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7.13.2010
Waxwing
This is the final piece for the album I've been working on. I'm really happy with the outcome and was excited to use an idea ive been wanting to materialize for a while now and it seemed to fit the theme of self-destruction. Its done in pencil, gouache, and chalk on BFK Rives.
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How'd you get the little spark-y bits, in the final? Really eloquent image...
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. :]
ReplyDeletethanks guys!
ReplyDeletethe sparks are actually from a photo of fireworks that i overlaid over the drawing in photoshop...
One of my favorites from you-if I had to pick favorites. Real powerful imagery Sam. Can't wait for the next piece...you are on fire.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and sad <3
ReplyDeleteThank yooooou!
ReplyDelete-Scott: I really appreciate it, i think being out of school for summer has really been able to help me explore more of what i think I should work with!
this is a really beautiful piece! you are a great draftsman (as one of my friends pointed out). I at first glance thought the candle was a figure melting. have you ever heard of the artist Sam Weber? your style is very reminiscent of his. Check him out if you haven't already. his website is www.Sampaints.com
ReplyDeleteMy friend introduced me to his art and I found your art on Lines and Colors. I was also in the 2010 Society of Illustrators Student Competition. I remember seeing your piece (the art of gardening) and loving it and reminding me of Sam Weber
thank you anni.
ReplyDeleteWas your friend the one that commented on my work on the Lines and Colors blog calling it mimetic of Sam Webers?
Sam Weber is actually the person whos work convinced me to get into illustration. Whenever people compare my work to his i cant help but wince. The truth is, i love the man's work and I think he's amazing, but I really hate having to struggle to somehow define my work without making people think of him. I guess there are worse problems to have, and i really appreciate being compared to such an amazing illustrator, but for right now, I'm trying my best to find myself in my style and it's so, so difficult.
congrats on SOI, there were so many awesome pieces this year!
No, I posted a link of your website on his FB wall b/c I know he admire's Sam Weber's art. He's actually a fellow classmate who introduced Sam Weber to me. I post various artists on the walls of friends whom I think will appreciate the artist and their work. I read the postings on Lines and Colors but not the comments.
ReplyDeleteI understand the struggle in finding a way to define yourself from another artist. Frankly, I find my style of painting to be too mainstream or expected. I haven't found what is 'me' yet. I really love your work and since we're so young, we have lots of time to explore. In the meantime, you have exceptional drawing skills and I am immensely jealous. It would have been pretty awesome to have been a fellow classmate of yours!
Yea, ive never met an amazing professional illustrator who didnt go through a phase of similar style to their idols when they were in school, so i guess its encouraging to know that its normal for us. but thank you again, you have no reason to be jealous about if your stuff got into the SOI show as well, i think no matter what youre headed on the right path :]
ReplyDeletehahaha I guess it's also an artists burden to always think another artist is so much better (at least it's mine). But, thank you! I'll keep moving forward
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible! I love seeing the image literally come to life from the point when you take it from traditional media to the digital process!
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