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Neighbor and all-around good egg Bob is running for local office. He wondered if I would contribute my illustration skills and help him clean up city hall. Well, after studying his campaign message, I decided to invest my civic pride and energy to serve the greater good. I propound Bob embodies our town's dedication to hard work, compassion, ingenuity and an overwhelming belief that mediocrity conquers all.
(just kidding, y'all)
This is my re-imagining of an actual 1999 flick titled "The Hall Monitor". I haven't seen it ( don't plan to, either ), but it's NOT a Pixar spectacle ( RATED R ) that takes place in a middle school overrun with blood-thirsty juveniles bent on storming the teacher's lounge.
But first, they have to get past...THE HALL MONITOR.
DAN BARBER
12" x 9"
watercolor
I worked on this all day Saturday. I spent most of my effort on nailing an accurate pencil drawing, then I use many thin layers of watercolor for texture and warmth. I like to go back with pencil to bring it together and add touches of detail.
Andrew Dodge recently commissioned this cover illustration for his up-coming novel about his weird, macabre near-death experience during a frightening hospital stay.
How about a little visual brain teasing? Can you come up with the imaginative (yet accurate) answer that describes each image? Go beyond the obvious!! Don't be afraid to come up with a goofy solution
And of course, there might be more than one "correct" answer if you're particularly creative. I'll give my intended answers later on Monday. Have fun!
SEPT 13...NEW NOTE: You can find my intended solutions at the 13th comment on the thread under my name.
Snatched by misty teeth
Arrested wonder above
Native songs below.
This would be the Mad Hatter's memoires that controverts Alice's account of her sojourn in Wonderland.
Ahmadinejad shoots his filthy mouth off about September 11, 2001 during his United Nations visit. On U.S. soil. In New York City.
I'd love for this obscene putz to spend a few minutes speaking to the boys over at the Manhattan firehouses.
It's the big moment
Where neurons confront morons.
Who steps up first, hmmm?
John Cox is a painter, cartoonist, and illustrator for hire. For information about purchasing existing work or commissioning new work, contact him by e-mail at john555cox [at] hotmail.com.
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