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ObloquyCondemed In reply to SingsWithRavens [2010-08-01 16:17:14 +0000 UTC]

I wish I could reply to your comment with the same sort of eloquence that you yourself wrote, for it was truly a pleasure to read.
Thank you for taking the time to write it, I don't know that I've ever had a message that is both interesting to read and flattering.

I have thought in the past that I should be afraid of him, as I was introduced to the character of Jas. Hook at a very young age and not just by Disney. I grew up with the crew-killing, hand-stabbing pirate whose eyes glint red when he kills, but despite that I seem to have taken the opposite path to you, maybe due to my inherited cynicism, I've developed a wary interest in him (much like one is interested in a dangerous snake, it's something you're glad to avoid in the flesh), but a dread of the Boy himself, Pan's very being sends chills down my spine, his youthfulness, and agelessness, I have often speculated that my opinions of the two characters are what keeps my interest in them alive, I can't back away from Hook, he's too interesting, too dangerous and enchanting, but at the same time I can't help but hate Pan for retaining what I lost, his youth making me hate him so.
As usual I find myself torn in two directions and must pursue them both, so I can almost guaranty that I shall return to the subject, and after this, maybe even tonight since the inspiration is there.

I am very much flattered by your assessment of my work, whenever I incorporate song lyrics, story snippets or poetry into my work I never know how it's going to be taken, as my interpretation maybe very different to others'.

Thank you very much for your message and your interest in my work.


~Al.

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SingsWithRavens In reply to ObloquyCondemed [2010-09-08 00:22:57 +0000 UTC]

I must apologize for the lateness of my reply. It takes me much longer to compose a response than an initial message, especially when the reply of the artist I've spoken to far surpasses any I could hope to write.

I too was introduced to James at a very young age, but, quite unfortunately, only through Disney. I watched the movie hundreds of times before I was eight years old, never fearing him. But, even as a child I knew there had to be more to his character. I eventually saw Spielberg's Hook and Hogan's Peter Pan, but still wondered. Pan never intrigued me like Hook did, and, looking back at it, I never saw him as a protagonist. Pan's inherent cocky attitude, selfishness, and most of all, youthful joy makes one wonder if Pan is in fact the villain, crowing his agelessness and confidence in remaining forever young. Hook, lurking in the shadows, reflects the true world of man's mortality.
I've searched for many years for the reason I fear Hook - the reason I shy away from his name, his appearance. One day, about two years ago, a friend of mine asked me why I research James with such fervor if I fear him so. I responded by saying it is because I was trying to find a reason not to fear him. She thought for a moment to herself, then turned to me again and said, "Perhaps you're trying to find a reason to fear him." I've thought about this for the past two years since she said this, all the while watching myself fall into obsession. I continue my search for the answer, trying to pinpoint exactly what unnerves me about Captain James Hook...
As part of my desensitization therapy I'm supposed to look at pictures of him, telling myself that it is only a picture...only a picture. Only a picture. But as artists we know that pictures aren't just pictures. Art breathes life into the subject. Art invokes feeling. So I struggle through, gazing into James's bright blue eyes, trying to convince myself that it's only a picture, only a picture, all the while, however, knowing full well that he lives within it.
Right now, I'm looking at ~hellcorpceo 's Envy not Hook piece. Unwell is positioned just below it, waiting to be seen.

I still have yet to look at your new Ravello piece, but I assure you, I most certainly will in the (hopefully) near future

Again, your work is incredible. Please keep it up!

~Elizabeth

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ObloquyCondemed In reply to drachenmagier [2009-10-18 18:00:34 +0000 UTC]

Yep, love Hook and drawing Hook at the moment XD I want to draw an actual Picture Of Hook at somepoint, rather than these misc' images, but we'll have to see how that comes out.

Well 6 is showing here, but we've only had 2 or 3 episodes show on TV, we've been running ahead on internet XD episode 4 gave us a run about, the website we normally watch on had all dead links and the last bit of it couldn't be found on YouTube (probably because of a song at the end).

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drachenmagier In reply to ObloquyCondemed [2009-10-20 13:27:17 +0000 UTC]

Hook is a chara with quite a personality profile. No wonder you like him.

Dr. HOuse: Oke, in that case I'm not that much behind. ^^' I still have to catch up a lot though. Well, for the moment I'm on ER. Haven't seen a few of the seasons there too and it's the perfect series to watch while drawing: All the story is told with with very few scenarios and mostly spoken. :3 No need to watch the whole time with that. Same goes for big parts of House, btw.

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ObloquyCondemed In reply to drachenmagier [2009-11-20 19:43:49 +0000 UTC]

That's true
I love to draw and watch things at the same time, 'corse it's pretty hard for me to only watch a program now, I have the attention span of a small bird and always end up either drawing or on the PC at the same time XD

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drachenmagier In reply to ObloquyCondemed [2009-11-21 08:33:23 +0000 UTC]

Or - if that is something that should be done - cleaning the kitchen or such stuff. ^^' I suck at sitting still.

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ObloquyCondemed In reply to drachenmagier [2009-11-21 20:51:42 +0000 UTC]

I can sit stillish... and I'm really good at waiting, but just not doing anything drives me round the bend -_-

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drachenmagier In reply to ObloquyCondemed [2009-11-24 09:37:13 +0000 UTC]

I can sit perfectly still for hours if I get to draw. Otherwise I won't even be aware when I walk away.

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