Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Monday, January 3, 2011

IF ...resolutions

The mother of all resolutions may have to be the national resolution of emancipation put into effect on New Year's day 1863, proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln in September of the previous year. Although limited to the slave states not under Union control at the time, it soon was endemic throughout... hard to top that one, come 1864.

© Richard Ewing all rights reserved

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12 comments:

  1. MIKEJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Another fantastic caricature Richard. In your intial sketches there, is that a tiny Fidel Castro? The hat and cigar look like him anyway. Perhaps he can be next week?

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  2. Richard EwingJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Thanks Mike.
    Yes, I was fairly set on Castro as a subject for this topic referring to his January 1 1959 ousting of Batista but it never quite set correctly conceptually for me; when I landed on Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation I switched gears directly... ~~concept took more time than the painting!

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  3. jenniferJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    really amazing drawing. I love to see concept to finished!

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  4. The Gypsy MonkeyJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    beautiful lines, Richard. I really enjoy the little history, thoughts, stories that you bring along with the work. umm.... what do you plan on doing with last weeks drawing? just out of curiousity? :)

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  5. Shannon MelvilleJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    fantastic dynamic confident lines, a great caricature

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  6. Mardi SpethJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    You've captured Abe's essence, Rick. The visual path is so interesting. There's delight on the entire journey 'round the image. And repeat trips bring more discovery. A great image to begin a new year!

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  7. JuanJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Wonderful caricature Richard!!
    happy New Year!

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  8. Linda HensleyJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Love the history lesson and the WIP's. Happy new year!!

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  9. Alice AndreiniJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I like the way you captured the moment of resolve and the anticipation of things to come with the sweeping lines through the head. the hand is also quite elegant.

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  10. Bill JaynesJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Your the master. I'm really enjoying the first Abe drawing: it has lots of life, gesture, and the structure too.

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  11. IVYALLOVERJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Another amazing piece! I really enjoy seeing the work in progress. Happy New Year!

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  12. MrBibleHeadJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Wow! An interesting bit of history Richard... Thanks :o)... and thanks for sharing another one of your unique caricatures and the WIP. I love stopping by to see what you are up to. Never been disappointed yet. 2011 looks to be a very interesting year. Happy New Year Richard!

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