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Published: 2009-01-26 03:23:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 26378; Favourites: 960; Downloads: 0
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I had to stop myself....my struggle with addiction. I'd like to think of myself as a good person with a problem.This is one of the many self portraits I did while living in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Influenced by Lyndsay Harper, Jackson Pollock and watercolors. Electronic Imaging.
I thought I would share a quote from a fellow who bought a 30" x 45" canvas print of this piece.
"it gives me great joy. it's like a little streak of crimson red in a black and white movie. ....and I get great responses from visitors. One lady looked at it, said "ooo, he's angry," turned back, and asked "you're not angry, are you?"
...love it."
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Thank you very much for your honest critique. I do agree about the area between the right hand and face. I'll revisit this and fix it up.
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I'm really glad you apreciate the critique and that it helped you (?)
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First off I would like to say that the colors in the piece create a huge amount of interest, the blue and green at the bottom suggest peace, while the man is the epitome of frustration.
The turbulent organization of this piece is very different from most pieces, in my opinion. So thats why the originality is all there.
I like the way you illustrated turmoil with the flaming tree in the mans stomach, that was a very well done addition.
The black lines create too much line art in my opinion, where as if you would have painted it with a lot more realistic muscle tone and shading, it would have worked out a lot better for me, although I understand the style you were trying to achieve, I say this out of personal aesthetics.
I like what you did on the neck, but it seems to vary completely from the piece, it should have more white in my opinion, not as much as the face, since I understand you added the highlights to make the face pop out, but it is too much color in one place, it's like an implosion of another artwork, on the neck of your subject.
I don't like the red on the teeth, because to me too add red to already bared teeth adds gore a little bit, which I don't believe was your intent. The red elsewhere is fine, save for the odd shape under the right elbow, I feel like that shows too much of an independent shape. I think it could have melded better with the rest of the piece.
On the hands I think you should have continued with the lines, because they seem to just randomly throw off, and for me that distracts my eyes from the artwork.
I also think the right arm itself is rather awkward looking, I can't quite figure out what's off, but for me something certainly is off.
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Thanks a lot for you insight. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know what you think about my work. It's weird how time goes by and I look back on my work and see the things I would have done now that I have gained more knowledge. It also helps when fellow artists like you help out and throw in your ideas. Thanks again!
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This, I must say, is absolutely stunning. I haven't looked through very much of your gallery yet, but this piece has certainly caught my eye.
The colors, probably are to blame for that, but I'd certainly hold it more towards you, rather than against you. The splashing of the colors is virtually flawless, and they flow so well that it looks like it couldn't be anything but random. If you study closely, as I'm sure you know, the colors often have a meaning, like that pit of fiery red bubbling in your stomach, as well as the bloody red dribbling down your hands. Something I especially like is the way the dark colors just disappear at the bottom of the picture, near the subject's stomach. It really provides an amazing contrast to the yellows and reds on the skin.
The expression here is phenomenal, it's as simple as that. (: I myself am rather bad at adeptly drawing expressions, but you've caught just the perfect blend of pain, anger, and frustration in his face.
The only critique I could really fine is in the hand, his left hand, which seems just a little bit off at the wrist. I'm finding that I'm having trouble explaining it, so I guess I'll have to leave it for you to study. D8
That brings me to the lineart, which is extremely excellent. You did an astounding job with the anatomy, and the shading makes it look like the fire is almost eating him from within. <3
Overall, this is an excellent piece that I just can't stop staring at. xD (It's so your fault if I don't get my hw done.) I think I'm going to take another look through your gallery, see what else I can ogle over.
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I'm crazy about this one , I faved it long ago but I don't remember if I comment it
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Awesome, I love the sense of RAGE!!!
On a side note, when I first read the description I thought it said 30' X 45' and my mind was blown for about 2 seconds.
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Awesome stuff, I love it
I'm a bit confused though, is this based on a photo and then retouched "to the brink of insanity"?
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Thank you. This isn't a photomanipulation. It's a digital illustration.
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I see, painted using pen & tablet huh?
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Illustrator and photoshop.
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I can feel every bit of the pain from this.Outstanding that you were able to capture so well the nature of the demon within.
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I love the raw emotion of this piece and the way the colors manage to give off a feeling of intensity and passion without drowning the picture.
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bad freaking ass, meng.
i love it. if i wasn't a poor artist i would give you my hard earned money for a print.
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THE COLOR SCHEME IS AMAZING YOU ARE AMAZING
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Your welcome, and thanks for the llama!
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WOW amazing!!! this kind of portraits are really special, very strong and passional. I luv it!
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excellent work here. I love how colorful it is, the subject works so much more intense because of the colors
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Thank you so much for all of the faves and comments. <3
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Very strong piece!!The agression and rage..shows very well not only in the image, and the colors...but the strokes displaying those colors as well...very cool piece!! you should be proud, this one definitely provokes emotion!!
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Rachel! HEY! Thanks for your comment. It's been a while since I've seen your work, I love the new pieces.
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how amazing you are to express your truest inner feelings at such a challenging and painful period of time in your life... my thoughts and encouragement are with you not only to work through the darkness but to be uplifted and venture forward knowing friends will always be there to help along the way! thanks for sharing your courage, strength and amazing talent.. you're very inspiring! keep going my friend! 
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I appreciate it MJ. It was a bit of a struggle, but I think I have a pretty darn good grasp on it now. Time to work on other problems. You're input and thoughts are always appreciated. Thank you so much.
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