Friday, April 22, 2011

Springtime in the Garden

New illustration work! This is the spring 2011 issue of St. Martin's University alumni magazine, Insights. When I first got the assignment, we discussed doing something bright and spring-y incorporating the themes of regeneration, and of older and younger generations coming together. So, I chose to work with the bronze statue of St. Benedict that lives on campus.. here he is chilling out with his crow friend:



And here's my finsihed product. Trying to paint the likeness of the statue was a real challenge! I think it came out pretty good though. Its always nice to have a project where you have to push your boundaries and perceived limitations as an artist.

4 comments:

gcanceko said...

S, The artwork is truly amazing. It has humor, beauty, vibrancy. It's what would happen if that stern and stoic statue moved and came to life. I hope to see the original someday, to see that great texture-work up close.

amberdixie17 said...

Fantastic work! I really admire creative people. Great job! More power! exterior painting

Lester King said...

Wow! Awesome work of art. Keep up the good work. You've done it perfectly. I hope you will post more fantastic works here.

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