Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Monday, February 21, 2011

IF ...layer

"Never, never, never, never ~in nothing, great or small, large or petty, ~never give in!" This multi-layered quote after the blitz in 1941 came from the multi-layered Winston Churchill, the British Bulldog, fiercely inspiring his country to persevere.

© Richard Ewing all rights reserved

© Richard Ewing all rights reserved

© Richard Ewing all rights reserved

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11 comments:

  1. Mardi SpethFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Richard, this is a wonderful illo! I really like the cool palette and how you've graduated the tones across your canvas. It makes me continue to explore the less defined areas on the left ... I especially like Churchill's ears and feet, and you've captured his eyes beautifully.

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  2. The Gypsy MonkeyFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    :D !!! !!! !!!

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  3. MIKEFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    you've definitely brought out the bulldog in him. nice quote too.

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  4. Jenn BowerFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I always love seeing your process and how you maintain so much of the character between original sketch and completed piece. You are a master of the lines.

    Thank you for your candid comments on my 'bug' blog post. I agree and struggle with that very thing as I work to hone and define my style. All the best.

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  5. Bill JaynesFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Wow! Tickles my eyeballs, smiles my heart,and is food for the mind. Wonderful drawing with the balance of line, value, and color. The body balance of the head on top is another Wow!

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  6. Linda HensleyFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Nice one! You've definitely captured the bull dog in him. Love the red nose, ears, and feet.

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  7. Alice AndreiniFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Churchill was a hero in our home when I was growing up. his signed portrait hung in the living room. My mum is a Brit.You really captured his bull dog personality. i especially like the way he emerges out of the smoke filled room and the violet tones.

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  8. LuTiFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Great portrait!

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  9. DoodlestreetFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    awesome illo and fantastic concept...that dude was multi-layered, wasn't he? Excellent :D

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  10. Bella SinclairFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Excellent! Great jowls and toes, too! What a great choice. He certainly was a many layered man.

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  11. Ana M.F.February 23, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    fantastic! I really love the way you make his body and his nose :D

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