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This piece was inspired by Mel Gibson's motion picture "The Passion of the Christ" though I think my work is somewhat tamer by comparison. :)
The style I adopted for this picture is similar to that of the 13th and 14th Century Renaissance Italian artists. They dressed the subjects of many of their Biblical paintings in what was for them contemporary clothing, something that made the message of their works more relevant to their viewers.
Pencil to PhotoShop. This is the longest artwork I have ever done both in time needed to complete (approximately three months) and for the number of characters in it (ten). It is also the first completely "line-less" piece I have attempted and the first piece where I worked on the texturing of fur and metal.
The style I adopted for this picture is similar to that of the 13th and 14th Century Renaissance Italian artists. They dressed the subjects of many of their Biblical paintings in what was for them contemporary clothing, something that made the message of their works more relevant to their viewers.
Pencil to PhotoShop. This is the longest artwork I have ever done both in time needed to complete (approximately three months) and for the number of characters in it (ten). It is also the first completely "line-less" piece I have attempted and the first piece where I worked on the texturing of fur and metal.
Category All / General Furry Art
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 800 x 600px
File Size 104 kB
Whoa..This is gorgeous. I love the rendering of the walls with the paintings on it(which you did a tutorial on how to do the walls..but still, it's awesome). You rock at backgrounds.
The softness of the fur and texturing of it is also nice. Plus, the armor actually looks shiny. Most definite win. =D
I'm guessing the well dressed, seemly clad in purple noble wear, wolf is Pilate? I also can't help but wonder about that short figure in the yellow and brown. Who is he supposed to be? Just a random person? His shortness compared to the rest reminds of the hierarchical art style where the important people/things are larger than the rest.
The other two guys, the one in blue and green and the one in red and creme with green and white striped pants, is one of them supposed to be Judas Iscariot?
I've never seen the Passion of the Christ, but I know the crucifixion story..so..yeah..^^;;
Anyway, nice picture! X3
The softness of the fur and texturing of it is also nice. Plus, the armor actually looks shiny. Most definite win. =D
I'm guessing the well dressed, seemly clad in purple noble wear, wolf is Pilate? I also can't help but wonder about that short figure in the yellow and brown. Who is he supposed to be? Just a random person? His shortness compared to the rest reminds of the hierarchical art style where the important people/things are larger than the rest.
The other two guys, the one in blue and green and the one in red and creme with green and white striped pants, is one of them supposed to be Judas Iscariot?
I've never seen the Passion of the Christ, but I know the crucifixion story..so..yeah..^^;;
Anyway, nice picture! X3
The scene that I have offered up is Jesus' trial before Pilate. And you are very correct, the lupine "coming onto the scene" from the left is the Roman governor who will later present the prisoner to the crowd with the words, "Behold the furry!".
The event was a public trial and I have tried to render it in Renaissance fashion with "spectators" on the sidelines watching the proceedings. The little fellow in the yellow and brown is the son of the larger wolf who is looking down at him.
The fellow over on the right side is likewise a just-happen-to-be-there visitor to the building on some business perhaps and therefore an inadvertant spectator to the event.
Thanks very much for your kind words, Nocturna. :) :)
The event was a public trial and I have tried to render it in Renaissance fashion with "spectators" on the sidelines watching the proceedings. The little fellow in the yellow and brown is the son of the larger wolf who is looking down at him.
The fellow over on the right side is likewise a just-happen-to-be-there visitor to the building on some business perhaps and therefore an inadvertant spectator to the event.
Thanks very much for your kind words, Nocturna. :) :)
Ah, I see now.
Yeah, the one wolf with his head bowed, I had to wonder if he was maybe Peter or Judas. Peter regretful about the denial thing..though..That would have probably happened after this scene..or Judas feeling regret for the betrayal..though..that also would be way after this scene. But, your explanation of him just being a random passer-by makes perfect sense. Way more than what my original assumptions had made. *nods*
Also, it makes sense about the little guy being a kid. For some reason, that hadn't even occurred to me as a possibility this morning when I had first taken a look at it. But, it also makes sense now.
I really like this piece, even though I'm not exactly religious. I have to say that I also find that Jesus' stare towards the viewer is a powerful one. It's sad and almost soul piercing.
You're very welcome, lionus. It is a great piece and the amount of time you've invested in it really shows through in the quality of this image.
Yeah, the one wolf with his head bowed, I had to wonder if he was maybe Peter or Judas. Peter regretful about the denial thing..though..That would have probably happened after this scene..or Judas feeling regret for the betrayal..though..that also would be way after this scene. But, your explanation of him just being a random passer-by makes perfect sense. Way more than what my original assumptions had made. *nods*
Also, it makes sense about the little guy being a kid. For some reason, that hadn't even occurred to me as a possibility this morning when I had first taken a look at it. But, it also makes sense now.
I really like this piece, even though I'm not exactly religious. I have to say that I also find that Jesus' stare towards the viewer is a powerful one. It's sad and almost soul piercing.
You're very welcome, lionus. It is a great piece and the amount of time you've invested in it really shows through in the quality of this image.
Thank YOU, Noctura, for taking the time to study my work to where you got every aspect of the story I was trying to convey. That is always a sheer pleasure for an artist.
It is particularly so with this piece since while attending to the furry aspects of it, I was also trying to present it in the manner a Renaissance artist might do for his Renaissance-era audience. My fear there was that I would lose my 21st Century audience.
That you “got” the story tells me that I did not miss my mark. So again, thanks for commenting. It is much appreciated. :)
It is particularly so with this piece since while attending to the furry aspects of it, I was also trying to present it in the manner a Renaissance artist might do for his Renaissance-era audience. My fear there was that I would lose my 21st Century audience.
That you “got” the story tells me that I did not miss my mark. So again, thanks for commenting. It is much appreciated. :)
Oooo interesting choice of styling and I think you nailed it. A nice mix of 3d value meets that wonderful Renassiance two demnsional panel look! Bravo Lionus another triumph of styling! :)
Again why are wolves the bad guys you have it in for us don't you? I cry fursicution! LOL
Again why are wolves the bad guys you have it in for us don't you? I cry fursicution! LOL
What the fuck is going on in this picture?? o_o;;;
It's beautifully detailed and drawn very much in a style that says "RENNAISANCE, BITCH!" but I can't for the life of me tell what in the name of holy hell is going on here!
Maybe I need to wake up some more ^^;;
... or become a little less artistically uncultured XD
It's beautifully detailed and drawn very much in a style that says "RENNAISANCE, BITCH!" but I can't for the life of me tell what in the name of holy hell is going on here!
Maybe I need to wake up some more ^^;;
... or become a little less artistically uncultured XD
*grins sheepishly*
What I tried to achieve with this picture, and with its title/statement, was a somewhat complex reaction in my viewers that required a certain knowledge of the life of Jesus and particularly his arrest, trial and crucifixion.
It is a furry Renaissance-style retelling of the beginning of the Trial of Jesus that will lead to His eventual crucifixion.
As I've shown it, the guards are having a whole lot of fun joking, mocking and generally laughing about what their Prisoner is supposed to be all about as their boss, Pontius Pilate, enters the room. Spectators in the background stand around with very little knowledge or care, outside of entertainment value, at the arrest and coming trial of what they might conceive as a nobody.
No one in the picture knows or cares about what is to come. In fact, no one in the picture is even looking at the Prisoner. But those familiar with the life of Jesus would know what is inevitably going to come -- the horrible punishment and death by crucifixion. No one is looking at Him, but He is looking out of the picture and out of the picture's time and place directly at the viewer as if to ask, "Do you know why I do this?"
Heh, its theology, symbolism and suggestion all rolled into one picture, Triller, and if you didn't "get it" then the fault is mine too. :)
What I tried to achieve with this picture, and with its title/statement, was a somewhat complex reaction in my viewers that required a certain knowledge of the life of Jesus and particularly his arrest, trial and crucifixion.
It is a furry Renaissance-style retelling of the beginning of the Trial of Jesus that will lead to His eventual crucifixion.
As I've shown it, the guards are having a whole lot of fun joking, mocking and generally laughing about what their Prisoner is supposed to be all about as their boss, Pontius Pilate, enters the room. Spectators in the background stand around with very little knowledge or care, outside of entertainment value, at the arrest and coming trial of what they might conceive as a nobody.
No one in the picture knows or cares about what is to come. In fact, no one in the picture is even looking at the Prisoner. But those familiar with the life of Jesus would know what is inevitably going to come -- the horrible punishment and death by crucifixion. No one is looking at Him, but He is looking out of the picture and out of the picture's time and place directly at the viewer as if to ask, "Do you know why I do this?"
Heh, its theology, symbolism and suggestion all rolled into one picture, Triller, and if you didn't "get it" then the fault is mine too. :)
Mmmmmm... I feel completely uncultured X3
Though I can't stop giggling at the fact that Jesus is being taken to trial by guys in stretchy-pants X3 *snrrk*
No, no, I'm kididng around ^^ It took me a while to wake up and kinda see what this was all about ^^, and thanks for the further description e_e;;; since I'm not always the sharped tool in the.... thing
As I said before, it's a very stunning piece ^_^ And it's nice to see the level of detail you put into every aspect, including the characters involved! You're earning your weight in +watch/gold to me X3
Though I can't stop giggling at the fact that Jesus is being taken to trial by guys in stretchy-pants X3 *snrrk*
No, no, I'm kididng around ^^ It took me a while to wake up and kinda see what this was all about ^^, and thanks for the further description e_e;;; since I'm not always the sharped tool in the.... thing
As I said before, it's a very stunning piece ^_^ And it's nice to see the level of detail you put into every aspect, including the characters involved! You're earning your weight in +watch/gold to me X3
There are always three things that I try to accomplish in doing an artwork. First is to meet the challenge of getting down on paper and into digital form my idea. Secondly, that I get the "message" or a story across. And lastly, and probably more importantly, create something that folks enjoy, and on rare occasions are inspired by.
Heh, an artwork is such a complex thing. There's the struggle to get all the physical things looking like what they are supposed to -- like making sure that both ears are not on the same side of the character's head and stuff like that. :) And then there's the hidden aspects of arranging, adding and subtracting the various elements of the picture so that the viewer experiences a certain emotional reaction or connotation when first viewing it.
For an artist, when the viewer "gets it", it is like having an orgasm. The work, the creativity, has all paid off. It is immensely satisfying.
Of course putting in "guys in stretchy pants" into a picture is always somewhat of a gamble. ;D
Thanks very much for following my work, Triller. It is appreciated. :) *hugs*
Heh, an artwork is such a complex thing. There's the struggle to get all the physical things looking like what they are supposed to -- like making sure that both ears are not on the same side of the character's head and stuff like that. :) And then there's the hidden aspects of arranging, adding and subtracting the various elements of the picture so that the viewer experiences a certain emotional reaction or connotation when first viewing it.
For an artist, when the viewer "gets it", it is like having an orgasm. The work, the creativity, has all paid off. It is immensely satisfying.
Of course putting in "guys in stretchy pants" into a picture is always somewhat of a gamble. ;D
Thanks very much for following my work, Triller. It is appreciated. :) *hugs*
Thank you, Sharakolunarwolf. :)
The picture went from pencil, to computer, and was colored with Photoshop. I picked up the technique of rendering fur from a tutorial given by Firestormsix at AC two years ago.
I'm sure if you sent him a note he'd pass on the technique to you. He's a good fur and a good friend.
The picture went from pencil, to computer, and was colored with Photoshop. I picked up the technique of rendering fur from a tutorial given by Firestormsix at AC two years ago.
I'm sure if you sent him a note he'd pass on the technique to you. He's a good fur and a good friend.
indeed very "time framed" image... florence reference is quite nice the civic tower and all... as for the clothings well you did enhance a bit the "bags" suere they where represented but not As explicit as this but well it makes the picture more... sugestive... one final notice why the acusers are ALL wolves Hum? *crosses arms wielding on each paw a dager and taps with menacing boots on the floor*
I knew that showing the soldier's lower garments as I did were a gamble on my part. :) Actually, "codpieces" were as natural an article of clothing in the 15th & early 16th centuries as shoulder pads are in suitcoats today. You will find them in portraits of kings and princes of that time. They were supposed to suggest the virility and manliness of it's wearer -- even though most of them were probably stuffed with cotton. ;) Be that as it may, I wanted to suggest the unpleasant aggressive masculinity of the soldiers around the Prisoner without an open display of edged weapons or the like. This seems to have worked since I have received a number of comments on it. ;)
Wolves? Why do I use wolves as the aggressors? Artists convey their messages, or get their stories across, by using the symbol connotations that they expect to find in their viewers' heads. Wise as an ____ (owl). Clever as a ____ (fox). Dirty as a _____ (pig).
What anthro creature would most folks find assuming the menacing posture of crossed arms with daggers in each pawhand while impatiently tapping his booted pawfoot and be able to get away with it? A bunny? A raccoon? Not likely.
And I would not try to bring up any of the Three Little Pigs as character references for wolves' defense either. ;D
Wolves? Why do I use wolves as the aggressors? Artists convey their messages, or get their stories across, by using the symbol connotations that they expect to find in their viewers' heads. Wise as an ____ (owl). Clever as a ____ (fox). Dirty as a _____ (pig).
What anthro creature would most folks find assuming the menacing posture of crossed arms with daggers in each pawhand while impatiently tapping his booted pawfoot and be able to get away with it? A bunny? A raccoon? Not likely.
And I would not try to bring up any of the Three Little Pigs as character references for wolves' defense either. ;D
Glad to know you've enjoyed this piece, Bob. :)
JC Superstar has been one of my favorite muscals/stories/shows. I have an old video tape of it, a DVD, a CD and an old long-play record album of it. What I liked most about the presentation was that it took Jesus out of the box, so to speak, and made Him believable, likable and very I'd-like-to-know-Him-better.
I have always been drawn to the drama of Jesus' trial before Pilate and "Jesus Christ Superstar" handled it beautifully in my opinion.
JC Superstar has been one of my favorite muscals/stories/shows. I have an old video tape of it, a DVD, a CD and an old long-play record album of it. What I liked most about the presentation was that it took Jesus out of the box, so to speak, and made Him believable, likable and very I'd-like-to-know-Him-better.
I have always been drawn to the drama of Jesus' trial before Pilate and "Jesus Christ Superstar" handled it beautifully in my opinion.
Hmmm, good question.
Aside from all the little "Easter Egg" details that I put into the picture, the fun of trying to present it as a Renaissance artist might, it was the clearly defined personalities of each characters that held my interest over the months. Each character had a distinct "role" to play in the story which allowed me to work on each character as a separate "portrait" with a separate "story" to tell rather than as just so many soldiers, so many spectators, a judge and a prisoner. It was the same approach I used in "Freedom of Speech".
Aside from all the little "Easter Egg" details that I put into the picture, the fun of trying to present it as a Renaissance artist might, it was the clearly defined personalities of each characters that held my interest over the months. Each character had a distinct "role" to play in the story which allowed me to work on each character as a separate "portrait" with a separate "story" to tell rather than as just so many soldiers, so many spectators, a judge and a prisoner. It was the same approach I used in "Freedom of Speech".
I'm totally totally late in commenting on your past few (well okay dozen works) but mostly because I enjoy coming back every once in a while and see what types of conversation it sparks. What can I say, I'm nosy.
But I never knew what to say on this piece well...most of your pieces. To say that your pieces evoke an erotic reaction in me would seem wrong but at times they do. Even this piece... I'm going to Hell aren't I? >.> <.< Though I do look forward to seeing these guys de-robe Jesus-lion and leaving him in a loincloth.
But I never knew what to say on this piece well...most of your pieces. To say that your pieces evoke an erotic reaction in me would seem wrong but at times they do. Even this piece... I'm going to Hell aren't I? >.> <.< Though I do look forward to seeing these guys de-robe Jesus-lion and leaving him in a loincloth.
Hey, there's no real time-limit on reacting or dropping a comment on a submission. It is one of the things that I really like about FA. Kind folks dropping into my "studio" immediately after I post, or weeks layter to chat about not only my art postings, but also about their thoughts and reactions to my work. We're all sitting down, all friends -- it's kinda cozy in a nice way. :)
Now I am going to take that as a compliment of sorts that most of my works leave you speechless. :D But that some of them strike you as being erotic ... I have no problem with that. Beyond doing a purely yiffy piece now and again, I try to make all my males attractive, or even sexy-looking in a non-distractive way most of the time. So if they "get" to you, I'll just pat myself on the back and try to understand how I did it and use that knowledge later.
As for doing a sequel to this pic, I'm not sure about that. Quasi-religous pictures can be taken the wrong way, as trying to "sell" a particular religon or religious viewpoint. I'd prefer not to spend a hundred hours or so on a work to merely have it become a point of controvery. But you never know. I may have an "in-your-face" moment and decide to go for it. ;)
Now I am going to take that as a compliment of sorts that most of my works leave you speechless. :D But that some of them strike you as being erotic ... I have no problem with that. Beyond doing a purely yiffy piece now and again, I try to make all my males attractive, or even sexy-looking in a non-distractive way most of the time. So if they "get" to you, I'll just pat myself on the back and try to understand how I did it and use that knowledge later.
As for doing a sequel to this pic, I'm not sure about that. Quasi-religous pictures can be taken the wrong way, as trying to "sell" a particular religon or religious viewpoint. I'd prefer not to spend a hundred hours or so on a work to merely have it become a point of controvery. But you never know. I may have an "in-your-face" moment and decide to go for it. ;)
Kind of off topic but I sort of wanted to show you this vid that I've always liked. I adore Madonna's works, particularly from the 80's when it was it's most controversial. Many people seem to label her as a whore or a prostitute for some of the things she has done in the past but that still does not mean she can't make some great music with deep meaning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icrUkBaSefs
Maybe you might find certain things in this video offensive, well...probably a lot of things (the black Jesus, the burning crosses, or the sexuality) but *shrugs* what the hey. If you do feel free to rip me a new one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icrUkBaSefs
Maybe you might find certain things in this video offensive, well...probably a lot of things (the black Jesus, the burning crosses, or the sexuality) but *shrugs* what the hey. If you do feel free to rip me a new one.
Wow.
I am not a big Madonna fan (I only have one of her CD's "Evita"), but I have to admit that that video hit me hard on a number of levels. I suppose it would since I also love "Jesus Christ Superstar". Both Madonna's music video and "Superstar" give us Jesus outside of the box that religion puts him into and presents Him as someone we could know -- or maybe do know. In a way that was what I wanted to touch on in this picture. Him asking the viewer from beyond the hurley-burley of that time and moment, "Do you know why I do this for you?" To me that music video presents the question, "Would you accept Jesus if returned as a black man?"
I am not a big Madonna fan (I only have one of her CD's "Evita"), but I have to admit that that video hit me hard on a number of levels. I suppose it would since I also love "Jesus Christ Superstar". Both Madonna's music video and "Superstar" give us Jesus outside of the box that religion puts him into and presents Him as someone we could know -- or maybe do know. In a way that was what I wanted to touch on in this picture. Him asking the viewer from beyond the hurley-burley of that time and moment, "Do you know why I do this for you?" To me that music video presents the question, "Would you accept Jesus if returned as a black man?"
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