Painting & Drawing - The Cultist

in #art7 years ago (edited)

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Hello Steemerz!

Hope you are doing fine today? :)

Here I'd like to share one of my most recent paintings 'The Cultist' that I painted after a painting I did about 3 years ago..
I wanted to see how I would paint it now and the difference is quite significant :)

I find myself more and more trying to go and take a 'painterly' route to these kind of images instead of a more illustrative way.

I used to do a clean line drawing that was then a guide for me to go and make the image. Now I try more to just use it as a sketch.. an idea what is still very much open to change throughout the process of creating the image.

The painting I did in 2013 ! ... I had probably painted this in 1 day maybe more..
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The painting this week in 2017:
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It is a completely different style which I think is for the better ;)

I made a quick tutorial/process video on how I painted this image. You can check that out here:

Please let me know what you think!

Thank you!

Cheers
-Rogier

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Wow, incredible comparison! The newer one has such depth and flow, and is so soft. Really nice "painterly" feel, for sure. It's amazing, how much more engaging a piece is when you've got more of a feel for the whole scene.

Thanks so much @offbeatbroad :) I think it is indeed more immersive and mysterious which adds to the story telling of the piece itself! :)

BTW! Have you received the prints?! :)))

Not yet! I'll definitely let you know as soon as they arrive. 😊

Just here to show you some love again. You know i love your art.

thanks sergio :) Supporter of the 1st hour for sure! I appreciate man!

Indeed. Was great to see that they have picked Your post :D

Oh wow! that is fantastic! following for more :)

Thank you so much! Welcome to the club haha! :)

woohoo i love clubs :)

That Is amazing, I love how you've 'improved' If you can call It that lol.

Thanks mate ;)))) I call it improvement.. sure :D haha

Haha well I didn't want to insult you and make It sound like your older picture was bad or anything, because Its an amazing piece of work too, but your newer piece Is better :D

haha no insult mate i know the newer one is better.. at least i think it is :D Thank you for ur support anyway haha :D

Haha no worries pal, your art is great :)

I am reminded by watching your video how important and helpful it is to flip a drawing horizontally to see if anything needs to be adjusted. Your work is very impressive!

Hahaha yeah man,, it is key to spot your mistakes early on! :D

Yes progress can be seen, new one is smoother and atmosphere is done more misterious. You are such active hard worker, respect!

Thank you @jungwatercolor :) I have not sit still the last few years ;)

The artwork is amazing and you are very talented, thank you for sharing this with us. I dream of the day I can do anything close to this type of artwork. How long did it take you to create this masterpiece?

Thank you very much ^^
It is a matter of practice, patience and perseverance.. :D
Painting the new version took about 3 to 4 hours, the old one well over day i think.

nice drawing and excellent video

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Awesome art, excellent skills you have! Keep up with the good work, following and upvoted!

Thank you very much :) I do my best ^^

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