Watched "Immortal Beloved" recently. Gary Oldman is terrific as Ludwig Van Beethoven. And of course, the music is profound and utterly monumental.
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Love the movie-love the illustration-nice layering effects. It took me a moment to see the face, nice bonus touch.
Posted by Steve M | November 23, 2008 9:54 AM
Posted on November 23, 2008 09:54
Wow! I didn't see the face at first either. Beautiful John! I'm also a fan of this movie and of Beethoven.
Posted by Cowboy | November 23, 2008 10:45 AM
Posted on November 23, 2008 10:45
HEY STEVE
I was curious how much I could distort the woman's face before it became a mere abtract shape. Cut it kinda close, I think.
Still trying to pick up the tricks you mastered YEARS ago.
Thanks for the nice word.
Posted by john Cox | November 23, 2008 3:06 PM
Posted on November 23, 2008 15:06
That is a FANTASTIC cover piece! You've out done yourself. Ludwig would no doubt approve. :o)
Posted by GarandFan | November 23, 2008 6:12 PM
Posted on November 23, 2008 18:12
Like the art, but more I like the actor.
Gary Oldmann didn't just play Beethoven, he also played Cyd Viscious.
THATS RANGE
Posted by wickedpinto | November 23, 2008 10:32 PM
Posted on November 23, 2008 22:32
Sweet image manipulation. What is the cheapest way to pick up Photoshop (theft not included)? I'm using an old copy of MS Image Composer, & I've pushed it about as far as it can go.
Never heard of the movie. I'll have to check it out. Just checked the release date--back then, I divided my time between work, the library, & the golf course.
Of course Beethoven is unrivaled.
Then again, art isn't a contest (except between the artist & himself).
Posted by Terwiliger | November 24, 2008 2:57 AM
Posted on November 24, 2008 02:57
HEY T
I get a kick out of the myriad of artistic choices I can make when I take an idea to digital. Still prefer classic methods of artwork, though.
Highly recommend the flick. Lots of great details, lush production. And a bit sad.
Photoshop came with my eMac. I don't have any advice about getting it cheaply.
Posted by john Cox | November 25, 2008 4:39 AM
Posted on November 25, 2008 04:39
You can get Photoshop Elements, which is the cheaper version (less than $100). It has a great deal of the functionality of the vastly more expensive version.
Posted by Jeff | November 30, 2008 8:55 PM
Posted on November 30, 2008 20:55