Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Illustration Friday - "Choose"


When I thought of the word 'Choose'
the following things came to mind in the following order

Sophie's Choice
Hobson's Choice
(the first one too grim and the second an unknown quantity to me)

and then those proverbial extremes
of little or no choice

A Rock and a Hard Place
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire
Between Two Stools
and this
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

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16 comments:

  1. Michael VillegasFebruary 12, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks for visiting and your kind words.

    Fantastic idea and texture in your piece. I really like the bold lines...

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  2. ToniFebruary 12, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    I'm the one who went 'grim' with Sophie's Choice -- yours made me grin!!! I'll take the deep blue sea any day.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    It's fascinating to read the thought process behind an artist's response to a prompt. This illustration is a perfect choice for the topic!

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  4. ReekoFebruary 12, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    Hey,

    Thanks for the offer for the Illustration Gathering, would have loved to come but am seeing a band tonight... Apologies!

    Will keep an eye out on your blog and see if/when you have another and try and make it!

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  5. Frederik JurkFebruary 12, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    Very strong! I also love the flames and the waves. Nice colouring technique. Cheers!

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  6. ElizTFebruary 12, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    Everything about it is grand.

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  7. cargaFebruary 12, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    I prefer the deep blue sea....Great illo¡

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  8. Richard CardonaFebruary 12, 2008 at 11:12 PM

    Great work. I Like the style and motion of these. Is that an eye on the devil's ass? what's that all about?

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2008 at 4:25 AM

    This is great, I love the lines and textures...and the writing is great, did you do it by hand?
    Love your work!

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  10. HurkFebruary 13, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    Real nice! i like the textures in there.

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  11. IsabelleFebruary 13, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Love your characters! Great style, I will return!

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  12. Paul BommerFebruary 13, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    thanks guys!
    and richard, yes the devil has an eye in his butt.
    old medieval devils often have faces all over them!

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  13. Rima StainesFebruary 13, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    This is fabulous devilry Paul :) Was lovely to hear from you... wonder how last night's gathering went... x R

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  14. SanFebruary 14, 2008 at 3:32 AM

    wow. this is amazing!! i love your style.

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  15. annamaticFebruary 14, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    I love the linework! do you use a fountain pen?

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  16. shaky mouseFebruary 16, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    this is great fun.. the characters and the styling work really well

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