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Hi,

I've spent the last week or so studying the drawing styles of various artists from the 1920's. But, today I wanted to submit a sort of tribute to the late Chris Squire (1948-2015) - London born guitarist with 'Yes' - one of the archetypical prog rock groups!

In his time Chris Squire had worked with such musical giants as Jimmy Page, Jon Anderson, Toto and 'the man who invented the 1980's' - music producer Trevor Horn. His legacy will live on.

So, this tribute required the intersection of two styles.

In the first instance, it echoes the psychedelia of the late 1960s - a style pioneered by the Canadian graphic artist, Bob Masse. Bob has produced posters for Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead and various Fillmore concerts. His art is utterly locked in with the 'look and feel' of the late 1960's.

As part of his art, Bob Masse, in the 1960's, borrowed heavily, very heavily, from the dream-like work of that granddaddy of illustration and graphic art: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939).

Masse has produced movie posters too - notably for the 1990 original 'Total Recall.' In order to try to craft the feel of a Masse poster, I needed to firstly draw Velma in the style of Mucha.

Phew. A it was a stressful morning of busily drawing and working with Krita.

I hope this Velma amuses any who stop by.

Best wishes,

John

Description
Hi,

I've spent the last week or so studying the drawing styles of various artists from the 1920's. But, today I wanted to submit a sort of tribute to the late Chris Squire (1948-2015) - London born guitarist with 'Yes' - one of the archetypical prog rock groups!

In his time Chris Squire had worked with such musical giants as Jimmy Page, Jon Anderson, Toto and 'the man who invented the 1980's' - music producer Trevor Horn. His legacy will live on.

So, this tribute required the intersection of two styles.

In the first instance, it echoes the psychedelia of the late 1960s - a style pioneered by the Canadian graphic artist, Bob Masse. Bob has produced posters for Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead and various Fillmore concerts. His art is utterly locked in with the 'look and feel' of the late 1960's.

As part of his art, Bob Masse, in the 1960's, borrowed heavily, very heavily, from the dream-like work of that granddaddy of illustration and graphic art: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939).

Masse has produced movie posters too - notably for the 1990 original 'Total Recall.' In order to try to craft the feel of a Masse poster, I needed to firstly draw Velma in the style of Mucha.

Phew. A it was a stressful morning of busily drawing and working with Krita.

I hope this Velma amuses any who stop by.

Best wishes,

John