Billy Blog - IF Roots

9/6/2005 - IF Roots

I missed the past few Illustration Friday topics because of being too busy, but the during the extended weekend I found lots of time for art. This weeks topic was roots, so I again decided to return to my own and bust out the paint supplies. I thinks its a lot more successful than my previous attempts, but I'm still struggling. I re-painted the background 3 times and I'm still not happy with. And to give the topic a double meaning, he's a roots rocker whom my children have affectionatly named Stinky Man.

Also if you've got the time Steve Lambe has a new blog titled Lambey's Log. I've been a big fan of Steve's work since discovering him on the Drawing Board. I totally recommend paying him a visit.

I also plan to post some more art from this weekend and posibly doing a digital version of Stinky Man so "Yall come back now, ya hear!"

9/6/2005 - Awesome!!

Posted by PaintMonster

Waaao super nice paint it!!!!!
I like your style !
and I added your blog to my bookmark now.

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Posted by Anonymous

I like "Stinky Man"! I think the roughness of the paint really goes well with your subject, and I rather like the background. It sort twangs along with his instrument. Of course I have no idea what you had in mind, but the whole thing holds together in terms of the interpreation and the medium. It's definitely "rootsy."

carla
http://anonoyrrie.blogspot.com

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9/7/2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Well done, and very funny!

~Aravis

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9/7/2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by cheezykat

Swing yer partner just like so
Wind that jug and let 'er blow
Grab the washboard take a seat
Just be sure to have bare feet

We'll stomp around and make some noise
An give bowl cuts to all the boys
Wear unkempt teeth I do bequeath
For thems the redneck joys

Yee-Haaw!

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9/7/2005 - Beauty!

Posted by Lambey

Thats a beauty!! I hear the jamboree now. Really digging the energy in the brushstrokes on this.

Thanks for the kind words also,dude. The cheque is in the mail ;)

I've put a link to your super blog up on my mine.

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9/7/2005 - great drawing

Posted by Anonymous

Hilarious, I can hear the music and his accent along with the sound of the butter churning. :)

Courtney
http://www.5elephants.com/notebook

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9/8/2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drazen

ROCKIN stinky man style!

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9/9/2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

"Stinky Man" has swing!! Great illustration, I love the ruff'n'raw textures and handling of material. Well done!
cheers,
popdenial

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9/9/2005 - Many Thanks!

Posted by wignke

Paintmonster - Thanks Marty, I'm glad you found and like my blog.
Carla - I originally had in mind a cabin interior for the background, which then became an outdoor scene, which eventually developed into the abstract textures you see. Thanks for your comments.
Arvis - Thank you.
Cheezykat - You honor me with one of your poems. You turn a phrase so well!
Lambey - You are most welcome, your work has been a huge insperation for me the past few years.
Courtny - If you can hear his music, it might be time to start running! :) Thanks for your comments.
Drazen - Thanks!
Popdenial - Thank you aswell for the comments.

I really liked doing this character so don't be suprized to see him poping up in the future.
Thanks again everybody!

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