************* Legends gloss over reality, which in this case is a very tired and discouraged boy, trying to play a man's role. That he will someday become a legend does not in any way lessen his current exhaustion. He is grateful for his faithful hound.
Lovely drawing. I especially like the rendering of the faithful hound.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured a moment that we've all felt--the weight of the world on your shoulders; a moment of respite, hopefully with a faithful friend... Beautiful textures and contrast!
ReplyDeletethis is really beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteand i can feel the weight of the boys exhaustion!
Touching!
ReplyDeleteI love your subject choice this week. He does look like the weight of the world is on his shoulders! Also, I really like your ink splatter!
ReplyDeleteWonderful ink work and style! I love the post, too!
ReplyDeleteThis tugs at my heart-strings! You've really made me "feel" for this boy, and appreciate his loyal dog, also--I had a bassett hound that would lay her head on my lap the same way when I was feeling sad...I LOVE this illustration!
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely! Nice style and ink work.
ReplyDeleteI really like the style of this work. There's so much detail in it! All the spot blacks really bring a heavy overtone, contributing to your theme that legends aren't all that they're cracked up to be.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your inkwork is amazing! Such incredible detail. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteVery nice idea. I really like the expression on the boy and the syle you used on this.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! The dog's body language is spot on.
ReplyDeleteI really love your style. Why are you talking about splatches on your latest post? Are you using a brush?
ReplyDeleteNah...just ink falling off the pen nib.
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