Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Saturday, April 30, 2011

IF ...lesson

Appearances are often deceiving, and Aesop's appearance is a mystery wrapped in an enigma ~~at best he was considered bizarrely ugly, but his lessons were simple and beautiful.

© Richard Ewing all rights reserved

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10 comments:

  1. Ces AdorioMay 1, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Well, you made him look quite interesting! Yes, his works have an eternal message.

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  2. Elizabeth Rose StantonMay 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    By showing the progression of your process, and your subject being Aesop, I'd say this is a lesson in a lesson. Nicely done!

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  3. Mardi SpethMay 1, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Very nice and good subject! The brushwork on Aesop's hair is both surprising and interesting. I like how the marks on this head do double duty as a laurel wreath. Your ancient Greek contains all the delight of a forest elf. And the composition is so enjoyable ... I keep circling 'round and 'round.

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  4. dosankodebbieMay 1, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    What a fascinating face! And hair!

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  5. k.h.whitakerMay 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    awesome, sorry I don't have any great creative comments to add, but he is wonderful.

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  6. MrBibleHeadMay 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hey Richard! The lighting really adds to his "ugliness" Great contrats in character and message! Very interesting character and style. You never disappoint, my friend!

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  7. Linda HensleyMay 3, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I didn't know Aesop was ugly. Poor guy, but just goes to show you don't have to be beautiful to be memorable. Great post as always :)

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  8. Alice AndreiniMay 3, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    There is great deal of tension as the idea of Aesop is wrested out of out of the enigmatic background. The light and dark contrast is very effective. I especially like the rendering of the reptilian eye and the chubby little hands.

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  9. Sarah MellingMay 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I just love seeing the various stages of sketches along with your final drawing...they're all amazing. Just like his fables...isn't it amazing that they are still such powerful tales? Thanks for stopping by and smelling the crayons...

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  10. Fruit FloesMay 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    The use of light and shadow as known and unknown works very well in a finely subtle way. The final seems to be more a painting solution based on the drawing solutions of the development work. Well done.

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