These 2 oil paintings were done under a very tight deadline. Yes- galleries have deadlines too sometimes! I would have liked to spent more time on the compositions and painting itself, but time forced me to work fast. I was tempted to return to my use of Copal Drier but I am really trying to avoid it. The stuff is so toxic, but it works fast. I switched over to Galkyd (on the recommendation from Greg Manchess) and it seems a lot less brain damaging and speeds up the drying process. Not as fast as Killer Copal, but I think I will live longer. I am actually boring myself as I write this, and reading this is probably as painful as watching paint dry. See - even my jokes are relevant, yet still void of any entertainment value. I apologize.
Both these paintings were for gallery shows based around the theme of Valentine's Day, with a focus on the darker end of love and relationships. Here is the info on the galleries:
The Strychnin Gallery for their Dark Hearts & Broken Vows show at their NYC gallery. Check the flyer here
Also I will have a piece for the Untitled Love Project
And the images :
Detail:
17 comments:
Scott, these are outrageously good! I love the top painting with the guy who looks like a Dr. Seuss character gone bad. Very cool, inspiring work!
Nifty! I love that you added close-ups. It's very nice to see how you're working the paint. I can almost smell its delicious deadly aroma. Like Leslie said, there's a subtle wicked undertone here but I'm drawn to it.
"See - even my jokes are relevant, yet still void of any entertainment value. I apologize."
I must have a really bad sense of humor, because I was terribly entertained. haha. These are beautiful Scott. Nice to see you added your own twist on the theme too.
sweet you finished the girl in the cage-tree painting, the colors are the complete opposite of what I envisioned the completed painting having, yet they work so well. Shows what I know, HAH!.
both look great scott superstar
HI Scott!!
I found your blog...and wow!!!!
your last picture in very interesting!!
I really love your style and colors!!
Great work!!!!!!
Laura:)
nice stuff dOOOOd... really like the hands in these pieces. good luck @ the shows, much respect home-skillet!
Wow, Scott !!!
You impressed me to be THAT productive ! How do you manage your time ? That is impressive. I like a lot those last pictures. The "tree-man" with the girl on it carry something very strong, emotionally. Thanks for the beautyful pictures. And good luck with the show.
J.
Whoah, fantastic color & stylization, Scott. The smokestack hat guy in the middle rules!
Man this stuff is so great. Where are you exhibiting? I'd love to see these live!
Too much goodness in one hit, I can't take it! Excellent, Excellent!
Really nice work. I love the candy-striped hat guy!!!
Killer Copal. Heh heh.
This is my first time on this blog! Amazing ilustrations!
great color in this. Really great work and like the detailed close ups. Nice job.
Cool illustrations :D
beautiful
the hatter rocks
Really beautiful breath taking work. I love the mood expressions and color. Very moving stuff.
Very Interesting!
Thank You!
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