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July 30, 2010 | Posted By: Chris | 3 Comments
Filed Under Chris, Friends + Family, Life, Our Artwork, Portraits
As Annie already mentioned, I recently got back from Comic-Con 2010, and I’m still recovering. To say it was overwhelming and overstimulating is an understatement. But I’m already looking forward to next year. Met so many great new friends, artists I’ve long admired… good times.
After getting back home, I started and finished a portrait commission for a certain Nick, a surprise birthday present from his awesomely thoughtful wife. Nick loves icons and he makes the benediction gesture a lot (really). Yay for me: I recently picked up a fantastic old book full of giant color reproductions of icons, MAJOR inspiration as of late, so this commission was such a blast. I can’t wait to hear about his reaction…. YAY
Some pics of the finished piece, some showing the glossy coats of varnish. I’ll probably post some in-progress pictures after this so you can see the various stages.
This is GORGEOUS
Thanks JP! It was a really fun break from the routine. Your work is great too!
My My, the man is one handsome dude.
Seriously, I love it. You will be hearing from me soon more about my reaction to the gift. I was like “Whaaa!! No…. Way… Seriously?!!” and turned into like a teenage girl at a Beatles concert.