Took a bit of time this morning to work on my Trilobite Boy - gargoyle piece. I may not end up calling it that.
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| Click to enlarge a bit. |
Played with some gradient stencils in ArtRage, and I think it came out okay. Still need to finish his combat boots, the gargoyles, rooftop, building across the street. Originally I wanted to leave the wings unfinished and ghostly, since Trilobite Boy doesn't typically have them. But I like the sky/horizon and maybe they do need a bit of colour.
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| I like this close-up. |
This morning I read this piece by Jonah Lehrer about depression and creativity. And then I watched this.
More on this painting here.
More about Trilobite Boy here.
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4 comments:
Interesting article, thank you for linking to it. :)
Personally, I've found I can't work when I'm at my worst. But then, if I'm in an incredibly good mood I tend to be too distracted, too.
I agree Marianne, it's a fine line. A bit down can be motivating. I started this blog in a short fit of frustration one day because I was painting and doing nothing with my artwork. On the other hand, true worries are too distracting to get anything done.
I like it. I think the finishing touch should be some Chuck Taylor All Stars for the shoes.
Great idea, Eric! I was thinking combat boots or Dco Martens, but Chuck Taylor's would be closer to the mood of the Trilobite Boy Rocks Out painting too.
Thanks!
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