Strength
Medium: Digital using Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Detail is included on right.
posted by Anonymous at 9:40 PM
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Art Party in the Comments
Medium: Digital using Illustrator and Photoshop.
Please click thumbnail on left to see enlarged image.
Detail is included on right.
posted by Anonymous at 9:40 PM
66 Comments:
In four weeks, Son Manboy will be grading for his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He trains six hours a week and has been training for ten years. I am very proud of his strength in both mind and body :)
terrific! both:that boy of yours and the illo.. :)
I'll have to admit I was surprised to see your illo but so very pleased.
It shows great drawing and design skills.
also a little glimps into your life
tell Son Manboy congratulations for me
I do love the martial arts. Chopping and kicking is a lot of fun. Congrats to Manboy and good luck on getting his belt!
Very dynamic - I especially like the way the shock waves circle out from the kick.
And Son Manboy has great will power to practise so.
Thankyou Vmf4! We have figured to shave off his long hair, we will need to tie him to the bed when he’s sleeping ;)
Heehee, Toni Kelly – I might just be pretending I have a Manboy :) This week might also be a comic artist. Thanks for your compliments!
Totally agree – yes I do!!!!
Chopping and kicking IS LOTS of fun The Mysterious Poodle Circus! Guess it happens a lot at the circus.
There is much strength in self discipline Caroline! Pleased you like the shock waves!
Son Manboy's foot - very strong. Don't get any ideas about him using it to step on cat's tail.
I like your uses of red and orange against that creamy white. wonderful lines. brava on a beautiful piece of work.
I think the detail is awesome as an abstract: blow it up on a huge canvas and paint it! (I would anyway)
A stunning image-- love the texture in your linework.
It is a very strong foot indeed Catnapping - although it's strength comes from the mind. We also have a strong family and Manboy wouldn't dream about stepping on Hellcat. She steps on him in his nightmares };-}
This is just the present I have been looking for Andrea! Only four weeks to paint ... and have about 41 prints to complete before that ... need strength ...
Thank you Megan!
You surely have got talent. Great illustration and perfectly illustrates the topic.
Definite great strength here. I love martail arts too. My husband already has my three your kicking the punching bag. Great stuff. Cheers!
Great style. I love the level of detail here, i.e., the shockwaves from the kick, the strength of the men holding the wood. Great job!
Thanks for the positive comments Paula, Holly and Tony!
Martial arts is extra great for youngsters Holly - good developer of character and enhancer of maturity!
Hhheee, the guy with the glasses has his eyes closed Tony :)
Lots of power here! I love the action and the comic book feeling. Best of luck to "Son Manboy"...he sounds like he's very accomplished:>
The work fits the topic very well, and it almost pass by as an woodcut print.
I am always amazed at the different styles you can produce. I really like the action and the colours in this piece, well done.
It was fun doing a comic book style Carla - it is the root of earliest illustrating. My pride is strong :)
Hhheee yes, my work does suit print making no matter what the medium Tiffany - must be why I am an artist/printmaker as first profession :) Thanks!
Thank you Michelle; blushing :)
This reminds me so much of the old Batman TV series with the kapow, wham, whack graphics. That's not to imply that Son ManBoy-san couldn't hold his own if push came to shove...especially with that forthcoming black belt. No doubt he'll use the power wisely. My strength is to act like a coward and scarper if push comes to shove.
Detlef
http://www.detlefjumpertz.com (same Bat time, same Bat channel...sorry couldn't help myself)
Awesome comic art! "What was that? This is not a chawwade! We need TOTAL CONCENTWATION!" (-"A Fist Full of Yen")
YES! We grew big and strong not knowing we were acquiring an eye for Wham graphics whilst watching those episodes Detlef! Manboy has to pass many tests of strength and gain respect before acquiring black belt - although it appears to be a skill of strength in body; it is all from strength of mind. Ahhh - you need to gain self defence skills Detlef :)
Thanks Tony!!! I haven't shown many - maybe any on this blog, but this is where all art skills began :) In-ji sohn keut!! Whoops, just gave you a one finger spear thrust - sorry };-}
hi! nice! how did u do that? in computer?, it´s full of strengh, i like it! it makes me remember about karate kid, the movie.
This is sooo coool!! Love it!! Great work!
i'm not going to read the other comments cuz my opinions have always been voiced when i leave things later it seems:D soooo...i love this departure from your usual style. it exemplifies your skills as a diverse artist. the motion and old-school cartoon look appeal...just add a bunch of black dots and i'm back in my childhood, smuggling comics into the house with my textbooks!
cheers,
kerry
This is digital art Cecilia - thank you :)
You are always a gush of enthusiasm Alina Chau - must be how you do so much creating also!
Ohhh la la - exemplifying my diverse skills - blushing Kerry, thanks:) Hhheeee yes, think a lot of us are very good at smuggling from the early days };-}
ohhh hannah would love to see this one! i like the action you chose to illustrate and the swirling background that perfectly fits the sound and intensity they make. lovely!
congratulations to you and your son!
i just went back and read your beginning comment (as i was avoiding any input! he he) congrats to your manboy...that shows extreme dedication for a boy of his age to stick to something for such a period, and finish. much integrity, i'm sure you're a very proud momma! i know i certainly would be. good for you both
cheers,
kerry
Much power there. Like the swirls and the lightning bolts.
Taekwando is a wonderful sport and remember Hannah was portrayed in your Sport IF submission as a symbol of strength :) Thank you Isay!!
I am a very proud Mum Kerry! Thanks for returning and Happy Birthday for MONDAY :)
Thank you Janey!!
nice, strong graphic illo - strong colors - my husband practices Japanese martial arts (aikido and iaido) - you have to be commited to the practice, and i admire that. good luck to manboy. if i'm not mistaken, students aren't allowed to test for higher ranking until it's certain they'll pass, so i'm sure he'll do great!
hey, you've really catched teh idea! those karatecas are represents the idea of Strength!
Awesome and nice work!
I love it!! Lots of movement!
wicked illustration!!! i like!
Thanks for commenting Kg - you are correct students are allowed to test for higher ranking when it's certain they'll pass.
Thanks Rabio2d!! I captured what is strength here and now :)
Thank you also PaulSketch and AG for commenting!!
Great textures! It is obvious not a trivia piece to do.
impressive! Great digital mastery...
This piece has a nice graphic style to it. The color palette really works well together and I like the orbital background.
Heehee, no Chuang Shyue Chou - not trivia at all :)
Aynaku - thank you very much :)
Glad you like it Maggie, thank you for leaving a positive comment :)
ha! i love it! reminds me of that old batman show.
yeah made me remember Ralph Macchio.. lol my first crush! hahaa.. well i was 5 then who can blame me? lol. cool grafix output you have here Anon!
Nice work, this really caught my eye, wonderful use of color.
Ha, think that is where the graphic influence might have come from Chacha - watched too many episodes :)
Thanks Atomicvelvetsigh! How embarrassing ;)
Thank you Steve - I value your input!
Just how many artists inhabit your body? Every week someone else emerges and astounds. Your range of techniques and skill at each is mind boggling. Yes, my mind is boggled. Welldonewelldone.
WONDERFUL COLORSCHEME!
Such visual snapping and buzzing and zotting!!! All hypnotizing in the center!! Must stop looking now , must break free... too st t rong.... aaaayyyyeeeeeeee!
CRUNCH!
ow! $#*+
Excellent! Everything about it is great. colors, strong lines, detail, the geometry and balance of it. Very well done!
Hheheee - thanks James, they won't tell me and you will have to say welldone a lot more times };-} Careful your mind might explode!
Thank you Akshata, you can use the colour scheme!
Oh. Ah, LDahl has been struck by the zotting force ... quick Manboy, to the AnonMobile ...
Thanks Creative Kismet for the compliments :)
Fantastic illustration, really show the strength of the powerful kick.
This is really fun, and quite different from the work you've posted in the past. I like the comic book feel for this topic. :0)
Oops, I meant to say 'not trivial at all'. May I know if the two figures are based on photos?
Thank you Chan Wah ... yes the radiating air helps show the kick's power :)
Thanks Aravis!!
The three figures are based on a photograph Chuang Shyue Chou. The kicking one is Son Manboy from a photograph which is about a year old :)
Nice use of filters, welcome to the comic book box...
Hi Anthony .. you mean the frame? Comics are where my art started :)
You never cease to surprise...
As for filters, that's the stamp filter amongst others...I'm guessing here :)
No stamp filter ... did the initial line work in Illustrator then worked colours in Photoshop. I like appying layer styles and this piece has many layers. Used diffuse, paint daubs, accented edges then smart blur as final 'filtering' :)
Oh right, that's tricky! I've been getting into the layer options lately. The multiply option is real handy. Thats what I used for this weeks strengh entry. After playing with brightness contrast, I created a new layer of the same image then choose the top to multiply (I had to lower the opacity of the bottom layer) but it's good to beef up light pencil drawings...
I LOVE 'multiply' also - 50% in the second layer is often good :) If I wrote every step in all my layers, there would be an essay's worth :)
There's a great comic vibe to this picture and nice irony in the message. The colour choices are perfect (and the butterfly that drifts across matches :)). No IF from me this week.
Anonanonymous,
Always fun to come here and sift through your fan mail. It's always deserved. Good job. And good luck to Son Manboy!
Wow, you have out done yourself. Great work on the clothing!
Lol hiiiiiiiiiiiya! lol
Good job. Now it is time for me to put ice on my hand from trying to break some wood with my secret move. :)
Heehee, Thanks Ian T. My butterfly ALWAYS matches :) Looking forward to seeing an Ian IF soon I hope ...
Jeopeymous - glad you are entertained ... thanks for the extra luck :)
Thank you Queen Tut, it's important to look our best :)
Hiiiiya Pusha V! Maybe if you didn't laugh so much your hand would break the wood :)
Fantastic piece for "Strength".
You've got a ton of great post on your blog. I'll be stopping by again.
Thank you for your enthusiastic comments Gerald :)
Very cool illo, nice colors, great action.
Thanks Mary Stebbins Taitt. I feel like I'm commenting down memory lane :)
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