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This is my version of a 1942 magazine cover done by the American artist Norman Rockwell. It was one of the prints that sold at AnthroCon this year. Whoo-Hoo!
Category All / General Furry Art
Species Lion
Size 475 x 600px
File Size 60.5 kB
Oh it took quite a long time to complete. All the characters, their expressions, and then the handling of the light and shade. The most difficult part of the pic was in not making any of the "listeners" stand out more than the speaker without them becoming store-dummy characters to be visually ignored in the background.
I think you mean the lion, righrt? But yes, handling the lighting on each character in the pic was probably the hardest thing for me to do. I did not want them to sink into the background, but on the other hand I did not want them to compete for the viewer's attention with the speaker by being too bright. The seated tiger (left corner) was the most difficult. His markings really want to grab the viewer's eye, but coincidentally that works to get the eye moving down to him, then on to the bear, the student and around the rest of the audience.
Doing a picture like this asks for the talents of a movie director for the actors and a lighting director for the lighting of the set.
Doing a picture like this asks for the talents of a movie director for the actors and a lighting director for the lighting of the set.
Thanks.
I have always been inspired by Rockwell's work. Not only are they immensely detailed, but each tells an easily understood "just folks" story.
Of all Rockwell's "Four Freedoms" paintings I have always liked his "Freedom of Speech" the best. If I were to put a piece of music to this piece it would be Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man". Heh, or in this case, the common lionmorph. ;)
I have always been inspired by Rockwell's work. Not only are they immensely detailed, but each tells an easily understood "just folks" story.
Of all Rockwell's "Four Freedoms" paintings I have always liked his "Freedom of Speech" the best. If I were to put a piece of music to this piece it would be Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man". Heh, or in this case, the common lionmorph. ;)
Rockwell's original is an excellent work that highlights a very simple yet important freedom that a lot of us take for granted. It was that simplicity and hopefully the value of that freedom that I hoped to have captured with my furry version.
Knowing that my work inspired you to google up the original makes all the hours I spent on my version all worth while. I am very very very happy.
Thank you so very much, Kaine. *hug*
Knowing that my work inspired you to google up the original makes all the hours I spent on my version all worth while. I am very very very happy.
Thank you so very much, Kaine. *hug*
I love it! The details of the different characters are amazing.
The moment that I saw this, I thought "Norman Rockwell," and your work is certainly worthy of his memory.
Thank you for your concern regarding this freedom - with the exception of Dr. Ron Paul (who will be in the Republican primaries) - all Republican and Democrat presidential candidates supported McCain-Feingold which struck at the heart of our First Amendment right to criticise politicians. "Congress shall make no laws..." What part of the word "NO" don't they understand. With a Supreme Court whose majority doesn't give a crap about the constitution, and Congress-creeps that will do anything to protect their oft corrupt incumbancy, I fear that we face serious danger ahead....
Thank you very much!!!!
The moment that I saw this, I thought "Norman Rockwell," and your work is certainly worthy of his memory.
Thank you for your concern regarding this freedom - with the exception of Dr. Ron Paul (who will be in the Republican primaries) - all Republican and Democrat presidential candidates supported McCain-Feingold which struck at the heart of our First Amendment right to criticise politicians. "Congress shall make no laws..." What part of the word "NO" don't they understand. With a Supreme Court whose majority doesn't give a crap about the constitution, and Congress-creeps that will do anything to protect their oft corrupt incumbancy, I fear that we face serious danger ahead....
Thank you very much!!!!
I am so glad that you not only enjoyed my work but have thought about the idea it illustrates.
My picture, or my furry version of Mister Rockwell's picture, speaks of the Freedom of Speech. The hard-earned right of saying what is on one's mind in a calm manner.
You mentioned the different characters that I have included in the speaker's audience. The college student, the journalist, the priest, an elderly citizen, a youngster, and a few other citizens. They are all LISTENING. Listening is the flip side of the Freedom of Speech. In order for all of us to have it we must respect it when others are exercising their right to it. We can disagree with what is being said, but the Freedom of Speech can not be the priviledge only of those who can shout the loudest.
My picture, or my furry version of Mister Rockwell's picture, speaks of the Freedom of Speech. The hard-earned right of saying what is on one's mind in a calm manner.
You mentioned the different characters that I have included in the speaker's audience. The college student, the journalist, the priest, an elderly citizen, a youngster, and a few other citizens. They are all LISTENING. Listening is the flip side of the Freedom of Speech. In order for all of us to have it we must respect it when others are exercising their right to it. We can disagree with what is being said, but the Freedom of Speech can not be the priviledge only of those who can shout the loudest.
It might have been William Randolph Hearst who said, "Freedom of the press is for those who own one." (Approximate from memory.)
The internet has been a tremendous equalizer in that respect. For example, I personally think that the FA website is much more interesting than that of General Motors. GM has billions, but FA's thousand buck server and a bunch of furry artists get my attention.
FA is a good example. All marble and glass art galleries have very restrictive requirements for display, mostly being based on projected gallery income -- but this is inescapable due to high costs of gallery construction and maintenance. Even I - a three months of experience beginning artist - can hang as many of my quasiphotopaintings in my FA gallery as I please, with no committee to say "No. That's not good enough..."
The internet has given everyone a printing press that is so close to being free that everyone has one, though not everyone speaks out.
A lot of people do speak out, but technology can help sort out the cacophony and make listening possible. Thanks to Google, I can seek speakers who have something to say that interests me. That is how I found FA. Of course, there is no substitute for good judgement as to whom to listen too.
The average population density where I live is about 0.3 people per square mile, and the County Commissioners' and Town Boards' meetings are almost exactly like your painting - except I'm sometimes the only one with a mane...
Which Norman Rockwell style image did you paint on glass?
The internet has been a tremendous equalizer in that respect. For example, I personally think that the FA website is much more interesting than that of General Motors. GM has billions, but FA's thousand buck server and a bunch of furry artists get my attention.
FA is a good example. All marble and glass art galleries have very restrictive requirements for display, mostly being based on projected gallery income -- but this is inescapable due to high costs of gallery construction and maintenance. Even I - a three months of experience beginning artist - can hang as many of my quasiphotopaintings in my FA gallery as I please, with no committee to say "No. That's not good enough..."
The internet has given everyone a printing press that is so close to being free that everyone has one, though not everyone speaks out.
A lot of people do speak out, but technology can help sort out the cacophony and make listening possible. Thanks to Google, I can seek speakers who have something to say that interests me. That is how I found FA. Of course, there is no substitute for good judgement as to whom to listen too.
The average population density where I live is about 0.3 people per square mile, and the County Commissioners' and Town Boards' meetings are almost exactly like your painting - except I'm sometimes the only one with a mane...
Which Norman Rockwell style image did you paint on glass?
I am simply amazed at the depth and feeling that you've managed to capture in this picture. It has a somber feeling, but yet one of dignity and courage.
While the theme is "Freedom of Speech", it could just as easily be "Freedom", as both are worth standing up for, and speaking out for, even amidts opposition.
Profoundly moving piece, IMHO!
While the theme is "Freedom of Speech", it could just as easily be "Freedom", as both are worth standing up for, and speaking out for, even amidts opposition.
Profoundly moving piece, IMHO!
When I first saw your piece I knew IMMEDIATELY where your inspiration came from. Your artpiece reminded me strikingly of Norman Rockwell's painting. There are also (in my opinion)several underlying themes that, in this day and age, could never have been expressed in Rockwell's day: the freedom to be yourself, your own lifestyle, to follow your heart. Now, dear Lionus, if they were not there when you painted them, I see them now.
It is very nice to see a furry piece that shows more than just "fluff." After 25 years as an Art Instructor, it's nice to see someone connect with Art past.
By the way, are you a grey fur sir? This much wisdom is art could not have come from a young fur.
Dineegla
A FULL rack-antlered Alaskan Moose
(and grey fur)
It is very nice to see a furry piece that shows more than just "fluff." After 25 years as an Art Instructor, it's nice to see someone connect with Art past.
By the way, are you a grey fur sir? This much wisdom is art could not have come from a young fur.
Dineegla
A FULL rack-antlered Alaskan Moose
(and grey fur)
Thanks very much, Dragoneer. :)
Aside from the speaker, I also wanted to get across the idea that we can't honestly say we respect the Freedom of Speech unless we are willing to accept the Responsibility of Listening. Even to stuff we don't agree with. :)
Besides, the audience gave me the opportunity of doing individual "portraits" of the different characters in it and suggesting their professions. :)
Aside from the speaker, I also wanted to get across the idea that we can't honestly say we respect the Freedom of Speech unless we are willing to accept the Responsibility of Listening. Even to stuff we don't agree with. :)
Besides, the audience gave me the opportunity of doing individual "portraits" of the different characters in it and suggesting their professions. :)
Okay, Fill, and thank you.
I periodically shift to an almost "cartoony" style when I feel the subject warrents it. I felt that the subject of this piece warrented my more formal style. It takes gobs of time to do anything in this style, but when it works I think it works very well.
:)
I periodically shift to an almost "cartoony" style when I feel the subject warrents it. I felt that the subject of this piece warrented my more formal style. It takes gobs of time to do anything in this style, but when it works I think it works very well.
:)
Moving and coloring pixels on a monitor screen is "the" medium that is most available to everyone today. The folks who are doing their works in oils with real brushes all seem to have been fortunate enough to have attended art school. *envy*
If my "Freedom" had been done in oils, like Rockwell's probably was, I am sure I would have put in a lot more detail. That probably would have made it either an object of curiosity or at least an "Isn't that interesting" piece of art. :)
Thanks, Dessa. :)
If my "Freedom" had been done in oils, like Rockwell's probably was, I am sure I would have put in a lot more detail. That probably would have made it either an object of curiosity or at least an "Isn't that interesting" piece of art. :)
Thanks, Dessa. :)
Oils are a magnificent medium - I love how vibrant they stay, and my not having any visual artistic talent just makes me apreciate all forms it takes. Mind you I may not like all I see, but I do respect talent.
Have you ever thought of doing all 4 Freedoms? I really think that the Freedom of Worship would be interesting (to say the least) if, as you put it,"furryized". As well as very complex as it is basically profiles in detail...
Of couse then there's the Freedom from Want...what would a table of a family of furries eat...that wouldn't ..um..freak out fellow furries? :)
All in all you do fantastic work. I look forward to more! (Of course no pressure...lol)
Have you ever thought of doing all 4 Freedoms? I really think that the Freedom of Worship would be interesting (to say the least) if, as you put it,"furryized". As well as very complex as it is basically profiles in detail...
Of couse then there's the Freedom from Want...what would a table of a family of furries eat...that wouldn't ..um..freak out fellow furries? :)
All in all you do fantastic work. I look forward to more! (Of course no pressure...lol)
Actually the thought of doing all four freedoms was in my mind when I began "Speech". I still may do the others.
“Want” and “Religion” pose some interesting technical and ethical problems, some of which you allude to. I suppse a roast turkey CAN be served up so long as it is non-anthro. :) I wouldn’t want that to be such a distraction that the viewer misses the message.
I’d like to release “Religion” somewhere near the Christmas/Holiday season. And the “Freedom from Fear” ... *sigh* I think that can be presented at pretty much anytime.
Thank you for your kind words, Dessa. I really do appreciate knowing that my work is enjoyed and perhaps that the message behind much of it is understood. Makes the hours I spend creating them all worthwhile.
:)
“Want” and “Religion” pose some interesting technical and ethical problems, some of which you allude to. I suppse a roast turkey CAN be served up so long as it is non-anthro. :) I wouldn’t want that to be such a distraction that the viewer misses the message.
I’d like to release “Religion” somewhere near the Christmas/Holiday season. And the “Freedom from Fear” ... *sigh* I think that can be presented at pretty much anytime.
Thank you for your kind words, Dessa. I really do appreciate knowing that my work is enjoyed and perhaps that the message behind much of it is understood. Makes the hours I spend creating them all worthwhile.
:)
public speaking used to scare me, till i got to the point where i was in a room of teachers, to read off school papers and stuffs. X_x
As i guess, they discovered i'm a class clown and thus, i goof off in front of people.
So instead of reading in a room full of people, i read infront of the teachers in the staff room X_x.
Least till i moved around a bunch, then i was forced to read a report on Malaria.
I like how, everyone on the left and right and further back behind the lion seems to be kind've distant. ^_^
It's very weird.
Good job. ^^
As i guess, they discovered i'm a class clown and thus, i goof off in front of people.
So instead of reading in a room full of people, i read infront of the teachers in the staff room X_x.
Least till i moved around a bunch, then i was forced to read a report on Malaria.
I like how, everyone on the left and right and further back behind the lion seems to be kind've distant. ^_^
It's very weird.
Good job. ^^
I can't imagine how one can manage to be the class clown reading a report on malaria in front of teachers. They generally tend to be a humorless bunch even at the best of times. :)
If you mean "distant" as in physical location, I did try to suggest the space between them and "Speaker".
If you mean "distant" as being in their own thoughts, then yes I was trying to capture the individual reactions of each listener to what "Speaker" was saying.
Thank you, Lerster. This was a picture that I enjoyed doing.
If you mean "distant" as in physical location, I did try to suggest the space between them and "Speaker".
If you mean "distant" as being in their own thoughts, then yes I was trying to capture the individual reactions of each listener to what "Speaker" was saying.
Thank you, Lerster. This was a picture that I enjoyed doing.
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