Illustration Friday - CAPTURE
I have been working on this study which is a graphite drawing for the past week, and was happy to see that for once something I am working on fits the week's topic perfectly! I am starting to develop this character - M. Betterave (Mr. Beet) - as the principal in a black comedy/tragedy series of miniature paintings. M. Betterave eats beetles and drinks red ink for dinner.
I am hoping this series will bridge the gap between the lighthearted silliness of the work I am posting on this blog, with the darker, more introspective work on my fine art blog which is here. Eventually, I suppose I will have to decide which blog to post this series of paintings on, but for the time being M. Betterave can reside here.
The series will eventually be shown as a body of work in a traditional gallery setting although a folio of prints or a small book would be a nice accompaniment.
posted by Gabrielle at Monday, August 07, 2006
16 Comments:
This is such an interesting picture. Great attention to detail. Its so different from your cartooning style, but I like it just as much. Very nice.
We're on the same buggy wavelength, Gabrielle! Love your new header! I need to work on mine. And figure out why it doesn't show up on my static links. (better call my 12 year old for help!)
This is really good! I like the mood, the shadings, all. Great job!
great idea..and beautiful black and white
oh.wish i could do that.oh maybe someday.
WoW! I feel like a goober for not knowing you have this other amazing side of you! You are always charming and delightful on this blog but on your other site it shows your true absolute mindblowing talent!!! I love all of your paintings and capture is amazing! Love all the sides of you!
Excellent graphite work! I like this character and all the little details surrounding him!
I certainly think this would be a wonderful series. I love the attention to the details you've given. (and as a side note, I very much like your other blog - vry surreal and emotional)
fantastic drawing! and love the character!!
Buggy details ... fantastic!
I just Bloglined you, natch!
Smooch,
The Tart
; )
Hey, this is really well done. Great take on the theme. CHeers!
Can't get blood from a turnip, but red ink from a beet! What a surreal imagination you have. I love this character and the back story. Such an evolved beet.
Princess Pepper Cloud: About the turnip, You got it!
You win a jar of pickled beets.
Great character!
Very nice rendering. You've got it down pat!
A beetle portrait, beetles in a curio, beetles saltshaker, Mr. Betterave enjoys his beetles, eating them seems to be the final act of adoration. I love this strange and weird and very cool piece of work-can't wait to see the further adventures of Mr. Betterave, WOW!
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