The Ghost of Margaret O'Toole
I did this one quite a while ago. I was never completely satisfied with it. Don’t get me wrong, there are some things I like about it, but (as is the case with pretty much everything I’ve ever made) it looked a lot better in my head than it ended up looking when it was finished.
Damn useless, unable to completely create what’s in my brain right hand!
Don’t worry though, I made it pay.
I whacked it with a hammer a couple of times.
I consider it tough love.
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JaneAParis
Super! It has much character, and speaks volumes. Smiles from Jane:-)
Steven Novak replied
Well thank you Jane. I appreciate it. Smiles from Steve. ;)
Alan Rodmell
Looks good. But I see what you mean. I think its that suggestive pose Margaret is holding that doesn’t look right. Make her 50 years younger and your have a winner :D
Great display of your skills though.
Steven Novak replied
I actually think you hit the nail on the head Alan. I was never completely happy with the pose. I like the color. I dig the little sparkles. The pose is a little wanky though. Oh well, live and learn.
vonne
OUCH Baby! Tough Love LOL
I like it Steven = )
Steven Novak replied
I hit everything I love with a hammer. It’s landed me in jail many times. ;)
Charl045
LOLOLOL…OK that is sooo not fair..Your not only incredibly creative, you draw right straight out of your head…AND you have an awesome sense of humor!!! LOL Alright you go Mr. Novak!
Steven Novak replied
Go where? Where am I going? Why do you want me to go somewhere? I like it here. ;) Thanks Charlotte!
Liesl Yvette W...
hillarious, Steven. I know what you mean aobut never being able to portray whats in your head! AUGH! but you did well anyway!
Steven Novak replied
If only we had arms growing out of the sides of our heads that attached directly to our brains. ;) Thanks Yvette!
elisab
It might not be exactly how it was in your head but it is great. I like how Margaret reaches over to the mans chin. She is there and he doesn’t even know it.
Steven Novak replied
Well thanks Elisa, I appreciate it.
CATNIPMEOW
SO COOL and kinda sweet…......love the edge 2-
Steven Novak replied
I KINDA liked the little border. Think it could have been better though. WHACK! DAMN HAND!! ;)
cheetaah
Great framing too…....... ow those fingers, he is feeling those magical touch of her… I see it in his eyes…... well done, love it.
Steven Novak replied
Well thank you Cheetaah. Eh, who knows, maybe it’s better than I think. ;)
Tracey-Anne Pryke
lol! so funny…I hope it did not hurt for long…....Sad and sweet has she come to get him?
Steven Novak replied
Of course it hurt, but it’s the only way my hand will learn. ;) Thanks Tracey!
cheetaah
TeriLee
I think it is adorable, fantastic work….you may want to mbe nicer to your hands….they might be good for something else as well :)
Steven Novak replied
Ooohhh….good point. I should apologize to ol’ righty. ;)
Lee Kerr
i love it; there’s a story in there. And who says older women can’t be suggestive? Some people are due a very dull old age!
Steven Novak replied
I completely agree. The only problem is that I never intended for her to look suggestive…yep, bad drawing on my part. ;)
Karin Taylor
you’re so great at creating characters Steven,
and this is no exception :)
terrific work, gosh if I could even do a tree as well as this I’d be happy !
Steven Novak replied
You wish you could draw a tree as good as me, I wish I could handle a brush as expressively as you. We both suck? ;)
pinkyjain
Need to invent a video camera that can transfer images from the brain to the canvas, & one that records dreams as well. But i like this as is, cool scene, great colors
Steven Novak replied
Thanks Pinky!
Karin Taylor
haha pinky!! yes, that’s a great idea, you little inventor you!!!
Renate Dartois
Wonderful characters Steven-very creative drawing….
Steven Novak replied
Thank you much Renate!
Lee Kerr
To be honest I don’t find her pose terribly suggestive; that was someone else’s interpretation. She sitting as if she’s comfortable and relaxed; there’s a whole history in this picture
Steven Novak replied
I suppose one of the great things about art is what the viewer brings to the experience of it. I’m glad you like it Lee. I appreciate the kind words.
Mariaan Krog A...
Lovely artwork!
Steven Novak replied
Thanks yet again!
Jewd
ha ha hammer whacking…despite your own judgements of this piece( and we do it don’t we) its another delight…
Steven Novak replied
You’re much too nice to me. (Don’t stop though) ;)
Heloisa Castro
wonderful
Steven Novak replied
Your comments are wonderful, this art is simply decent. ;)