Top of the Beanstalk

The Assassin

bfowler00 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:54:00 +0000

Told ya I was working on an oil painting. Well, now it’s done and it’s on the next one.

I like pirates.

bfowler00 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:12:00 +0000

I mean who doesn’t like pirate. They’re cool and while they may rape and kill and pillage I think most have good heart and will try to help your average helpless cabin boy when he’s being unfairly picked on by the rest of the crew. That’s just the way pirates are. Good to the animals, just don’t come between on and his treasure.

Here is the latest addition to my page of character designs I’m working on. I’ve very happy with it as I’ve had a ongoing struggle with wanting a loose more choppy style when still retaining a level of realism. This is getting closer to the style of pictures in my head. It’s also the first time I used painter (on top of photoshop) and it not turn out like a polished turd.

The best there is at what he does.

bfowler00 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:03:00 +0000

I’ve been seeing trailers for the new Wolverine movie all over the web so I thought my next oil painting should involve my favorite mutant with a healing factor which in partial thanks to the Weapons X program everybody is getting these days.

Here is a couple of pages from my sketchbook where I filter though my ideas to figure out what I might want to paint. I ended up with Wolverine jumping off a cliff on to the heads of a military group of mutant hunters. It probably very hard to make out in the thumbnails. Seems I’m the only one who can read my own handwriting.

Than I drew a hungry Wolverine and a bunny.

Welcome

bfowler00 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:49:30 +0000

I am an artist and here my work can be seen.

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bfowler00 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:45:58 +0000

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Character Design 12-26-09

bfowler00 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:14:00 +0000

I took a small break from the oil painting I’m doing to put some pencil back to paper. Character designs are always fun. I always have this secret fear that if I don’t actually draw for a week I’ll forget how.

Sketchbook 2-17-09

bfowler00 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:26:00 +0000

I try when I can to take some time between the oil paintings I’m working on to do whatever comes to mind in my sketchbook. Here’s what dribbling out lately.

Sketchbook 2-13-09

bfowler00 — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:57:00 +0000

Looking forward to a great year!

bfowler00 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:58:00 +0000

2009 is going to be a great year. I don’t care what all the talking heads on CNN and Fox News are saying, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Despite the economy, which does suck, and is having an effect on just about everyone, myself included, my ambition and attitude about my work has never been stronger. Necessity is the muther and I do mean “muther” of invention and a little financial incentive is going a long way.

Towards that end I’ve been working my butt off and very soon I’m going to be showcasing some brand new stuff. My best work yet. I’ve realized a number of things about myself and the way I work and so I’ve changed some of my process and habits. Things like proper reference, strong initial drawings, and all around more attention to all aspects of my prep work. Many things I skipped because I just couldn’t wait to get to painting.

All good improvements.

So, here’s to 2009.

On my easel.

bfowler00 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:10:00 +0000

Beginnings of my next paintings.