I wanted to do a king vulture study, sensing the beauty lurking beneath the grotesque details. Sounds like a Francis Bacon painting, doesn't it? Maybe it's the vivid coloration in contrast to the reptilian skin folds.
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I wanted to do a king vulture study, sensing the beauty lurking beneath the grotesque details. Sounds like a Francis Bacon painting, doesn't it? Maybe it's the vivid coloration in contrast to the reptilian skin folds.
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Comments (9)
Nice job! Looks "regal"!
Now if you could only do something about that odor!
Posted by GarandFan | September 9, 2011 9:18 PM
Posted on September 9, 2011 21:18
"Chanel", it covers a number of sins!
Posted by GarandFan | September 9, 2011 9:23 PM
Posted on September 9, 2011 21:23
Vultures are really cool! Skinky (as pointed out by GF), but an evolutionary cool deal. Quite a niche!
Posted by Cowboy | September 9, 2011 11:06 PM
Posted on September 9, 2011 23:06
Tell the truth, you've been watching Thundercats, and next up is another of Mumm-ra's henchmen....
Posted by Mauser | September 10, 2011 3:34 AM
Posted on September 10, 2011 03:34
Again with the bird--this looks great...you've captured something with his look.
I think this is a candidate for a large scale (32'' x 48'' ?) painting....
Posted by chris | September 10, 2011 3:52 AM
Posted on September 10, 2011 03:52
HEY CHRIS
Thanks for the positive word. I like the idea that a simple drawing can be made large to amplify the line work; where the details and movement become intense.
Posted by John Cox | September 10, 2011 4:18 AM
Posted on September 10, 2011 04:18
Actually, I think it would have more impact if the title was "The Goracle".
Posted by GarandFan | September 10, 2011 10:12 AM
Posted on September 10, 2011 10:12
Nice work. I drew a lot as a kid--animals, insects, & fantasy creatures derived from them were my favorite subjects.
Long story as to why I gave it up--but it's creeping back into my life.
Posted by Terwiliger | September 10, 2011 11:29 AM
Posted on September 10, 2011 11:29
HEY T
Nice to hear your passion for drawing is returning. Give yourself lots of leeway and try to keep it simple. And of course, have fun.
Posted by John Cox | September 10, 2011 2:27 PM
Posted on September 10, 2011 14:27