2nd attempt

This one is called "The Arrival".

Opinions please. Be honest.

[ Edited by: foamy on 2004-06-22 10:51 ]

don't know if anybody could see the pic, but it would not load for me!

I think I fixed it. I'm not too savvy.

Very nice. It looks like it would make a good story illustration. Is that a rapidograph pen you're using?

http://www.samgambino.com

[ Edited by: Sam Gambino on 2004-06-22 10:55 ]

That's better! I like very much..keep up the great work!

[ Edited by: OnaTiki on 2004-06-22 10:57 ]

yeh nice foamy, what are the media? is that watercolor?

On 2004-06-22 10:53, Sam Gambino wrote:
Very nice. It looks like it would make a good story illustration. Is that a rapidograph pen you're using?

Funny that you should mention story illustration. That's just the thing I was going for. Old School style. I read too many Tin-Tin's. Pen and ink to start with. Razor point to finish. Guoache for color. The whole thing ia a bit washed out, here on the web. By the way Sam – love your stuff. And thanks, folks. I'll keep try'in.

[ Edited by: foamy on 2004-06-22 11:07 ]

oh yeah... actually "the broken ear" had some good idol stuff goin on...

Thanks, foamy. You certainly nailed the look you are going for. It looks a lot like the style used in JDs pic.

http://www.samgambino.com

[ Edited by: Sam Gambino on 2004-06-22 11:12 ]

J$, noth'in gets by you! I haven't seen a Tin-Tin in years!

[ Edited by: foamy on 2004-06-22 11:16 ]

tintin walks into the belgian branch of oceanic arts

tintins are great! i loved asterix books too. i still see them in bookstores ~ go ahead and pick some up, they stand the test of time for sheer artistry aside from the fun storylines. blistering barnacles!

I'll be looking. Thanks!

Speaking of "style", that's my rub. I have none. Every time I try and do something it comes out looking like that. So, I just try and work it.

[ Edited by: foamy on 2004-06-22 11:35 ]

Foamy,

Funny thing about one's own style. For years and years I played guitar and sang in copy bands; oddly enough, when I started writing my own tunes, it sounded like all the bands I'd copied.

But maybe that's OK to a degree. No artists exists in a bubble, we are all influenced by those before.

Your work is good, your own style will come; for all we know, it may already be here!

That's right, your style is very Belgium. And that's a compliment.

I remember now, your drawaing made me think of Yakari, one of my first book idol.

Wow! I love it! I love your use of color. It is very vivid and gorgeous. The shade of red you chose is absolutely delicious.

You would make a fortune illustrating children's books by the way... have you ever considered that?

Your colors are so JUICY. I LOVE that. :)

Congratulations!

~Lenore Shaffer

i really like that first one, with the guy on the beach, great sceene and great detail. i like your style and your work, keep posting them, i look forward to the next

Thanks for all the feedback folks. I really do appreciate it (I live in a creative vacum). I'll keep plug'in and we'll see what happens.