Illo Friday – Float
October 5th, 2005
Sometimes life takes mysterious twists and turns and it’s a challenge just to stay afloat.
But what a ride.
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I love the background effect. It sets off the boat perfectly and gives it a lovely dream-like quality.
there are times when i wish seas were calm and blue. i could do with less excitement these days.
but i do like your illio. i did something quite similar with the float idea.
This is a great idea, and superb execution.
what you have said touched me …..more than the beautiful illustration you have made.
Wow! How’d you do this? Is it a real painting on canvas, because it’d be sensational on a wall somewhere!
This picture brings to mind Edgar Allen Poe’s Descent into the Maelstrom and it’d make a great book jacket.
this one reminds me very much of a recurring(?) dream i used to have, i’m glad i’m not in it now..
beautiful colors and well executed idea!
Wow! Great execution!
I like your take on float. Sometimes i like where my twists and turns take me and sometimes not. But then where would the excitment come from.
Great illustration Karen.
Ian, it’s completely digital, done in Photoshop but I like your idea of painting it on canvas, maybe I’ll do that.
You mentioned book cover … in fact, I am using this as a portfolio piece for a movie poster. I think it could work as a “teaser” campaign …
Karen
There’s such a feeling of mystery to this…like a ghost ship appearing in a storm, or being sucked into a whirlpool. I love the colors, the movement, and the texture you’ve created here.
Spooky… and definitely a diferent angle on the subject.
This IS really mysterious…but I love it! Great colors!
Oh and Karen, nice new fall banner across the top of your page…that is new right? Or has it just been too long since I have visited here?
Julie
This is just beautiful Karen.
I feel like I am repeating everyone else who has commented. This is a wonderful piece. I like both the background and the old ship. I think the ship is really great and really detailed (from this view). The circular pattern/motion in the background adds a mysterious touch to the drawing. It actually gave reminded me of ‘twilight zone’ (or black hole in space) kind of mysterie.
Ditto to all the previous comments–this is hypnotic. It’s the lead for an adventure story.
Wow, this would make a great Soul Collage card. I love this piece, Karen.