H. P. Lovecraft
Revolutionaries Series.
9×12” Arches 140 lb. cold press paper, watercolors, ink.
One of the most intense authors of the 20th centuries, Lovecraft has influenced the work of many horror/sci-fi and fantasy writers that I currently read and enjoy. His Cthulhu Mythos alone is an amazing body of work.
Here, he is surrounded by Cthulhu, his creation. He is an inspiration to me to accept the darkness within and run with it.
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margpie
yes indeed, I like the sound of unleashing the darkness, your work is so interesting as it brings new people to me like authors I havnt heard of, (I failed Literature at school lol) I will check this one out too, as for the picture, well, it is excellent, love all those tendrils surrounding him the bit at the front looks like a skull, excellent work :)
darkestartist replied
:) thank you. again, check him out, he was the pinnacle of darkness in his day and continues to influence the likes of stephen king and neil gaiman to mention a couple…
margpie
brilliant, as i love Stephen King etcs, I am more supernatural horror fan than Sci-fi, so it would be interesting…
darkestartist replied
have you read Duma Key (king)? i just did and it’s about a painter, and it was one of the creepiest stories i’ve read in a while…
margpie
No I will, I love his books, the movies never quite get what i was imagining, as artists i think we can ‘see’ it better if we read it. My favourite author at the moment is Dean Koontz , He always surprises me with so many twists to his tales :)
darkestartist replied
you are dead on about movies. very rarely is a movie even remotely as good as the book…and i’ll take a book over tv anyday. twists are crucial to a good book!
helene ruiz
another great!
darkestartist replied
thank you, helene
Tony Ryan
Haven’t heard of the author but am really impressed with the power and inspiration that the portrait projects.
darkestartist replied
what a thoughtful and nice compliment…thank you, Tony.
Conrad Stryker
You sure that’s not Dagon, down there at the bottom? That detail totally makes this one for me. Love me some Lovecraft.
darkestartist replied
perhaps…i read a lot of it this summer…Cthulhu is right behind him hovering, though ;)
Tania Donald
cool. Lovecraft is the Master, for me he is an addiction…nothing else really compares…great drawing! : D
darkestartist replied
yes, he certainly is…glad you like him :)
Tania Donald
it’s love baby! (btw, i went the Eng Lit circuit too, ended up with a PhD, not that’s it’s been much use) ; D
darkestartist replied
:) glad i’m not the only one then in love with books as well as art…
Damian
Yes, love Lovecraft! Great work :)
darkestartist replied
thank you, Damian! he was certainly groundbreaking…and gives me chills to this day. :)
Solomon Walker
great rendition!
darkestartist replied
thank you :)
midnightdreamer
Wow, how awesomely unique, I havent seen many artists do his portrait! Great stuff!
Peace,
Leah♥
darkestartist replied
thank you, Leah :) I am glad you like it. With this series, i try to let their personalities transfer through and of course Cthulhu screamed out loud and clear on this one ;)
Marion Chapman
fabulous portrait. love the feel of this – he looks like an investigator that has so much to go and investigate and write about. so cool.
darkestartist replied
thanks, Marion :) yes, he does…and he definitely had a lot to write about!
Marion Chapman
featured in watercolour
darkestartist replied
wow thank you, Marion! :)
IWML 19 days ago
awesome portrait. and finally, we have filled the VOID – there is now a Lovecraftian RedBubble Group! IAK! IAK SAKKAKKTH!!!!
JOIN US HERE…
darkestartist replied 19 days ago
thank you, and I will be happy to join! great idea for a group!