Aug 4, 2006

Illustration Friday: Capture


I think this weeks Illustration Friday theme capture is very fun! It can be interpreted in so many ways. In my work I strive to capture a persons life and personality to tell their story. Especially when doing piece from found photographs. I have said this before, and will forever: the story is in the eyes.

This is one of my favorite favorite photos. This disheveled guy with his boutonnière. I envision him being a groomsmen at a wedding and he has had a bit too much too drink. He is a tad lonely. Hoping to find a chickie to chat up, but he's that angry guy. Cute, mischievous, wounded. Years ago a girl broke his heart, and now he puts up defenses to eliminate future possibilities of pain. I can go on . . . but I wont. I am sure you can imagine the rest.

This piece was just finished yesterday in a batch I am working on for FC next weekend. I am 2/3rds of the way through. I feel like I am running an art marathon! I can see the finish line! It is behind Meltdown Comics on the 12th!


**Each piece is done on a 6"x8" canvas. I should have said that! Sorry!! ;)

26 comments:

AscenderRisesAbove said...

enjoyed looking at your series of atcs; very uniform style

Monkey Feet said...

I've seen your posts a few times and they always capture my attention. No pun intended! You are right, it must be the eyes!

Poetree said...

Beutiful collages
Congratulations
Rgs

Geninne said...

The eyer are a the window to the soul...and you've captured it beautifully!!! Wonderful art!

franhilz said...

very nice art work

Kevin Cromwell said...

Capturing the image, as well as the medium of the image through collage. The quality of the photo speaks also many volumes. Great stuff.

:)=

Funky Finds said...

Hey girlie! Your pieces for FC look fantabulous! But of course they do...they are yours. Have a great weekend!

ilana's gallery הגלריה said...

I like your collages. very nice

JO said...

These are all lovely, nice work.

hemelsgroen said...

Beautiful as always, you seem to know just what to add to these photos to let them stand out. I'm a big fan.

murphy girl said...

these are incredible! i wish i was doing an art marathon! the stress must be enormous, but the exhilaration so worth it! well done!

Susan Schwake said...

what a guy michelle! strong silent type i figure!
beautiful layout of 6x8s! good luck!

Diane Duda said...

Another beautiful piece. I always love the faces you choose.

Blogging Masterclass said...

michelle you totally rock it out girl!
i'm sure your work will be very well received at felt! :) if i could make it, you know i would, but i'm totally looking forward to all the pics you told me that you're planning to snap. im me if you're online this weekend, i'll be on/off, but in town nonetheless, so i'll be around.
xo
holly

Shiho Nakaza said...

the eyes captured my attention...i thought they belong to a serial killer (!) before i read your much-gentler descrpition. nice work! thanks for letting me know about felt club, too!

Tongue in Cheek Antiques said...

wonderful mixing your art into one large piece... yet captured into a whole, very appealing, the eyes bring you in and hold you with a tenderness.

Unknown said...

These are beautiful...I love your style...

Ouissi x

BlogOmar said...

That collage is fabulous. Amazing work.

The Unknown said...

Wonderful stuff.
love

claudine hellmuth said...

another wonderful collage! love it!

Unknown said...

great work!

FoodChiCa said...

I love these faces collages, great work!

Anastasia said...

this is a beautiful piece - what a stunning guy, he does seem kinda lost....

Aslan said...

Very nice work. I love the depth that your art has. Have you had any exhibits lately?

Anonymous said...

They look most amazing in person!!

Lorraine said...

These are fantastic! I really love your work...