Comments for this Image:

Simon Dominic 2004-09-15 Wow, I'd be outraged too if I found a naked man in my swamp. But what great colour and form. It's doubtless a measure of your ability that the overall scene is noticed before the artwork itself, as if it's happening right there in front of us. Great job.   (jeff johnson) ha! many 'umble thanks simon! Patrick McEvoy 2004-09-15   James McPartlin 2004-09-15 Excellent dramatic work, Jeff! I never tire of this heroic kind of imagery, especially when it is done so beautifully! very real, I love it!   (jeff johnson) hey james! glad you like! i am a fan of these heroic images too, but for one reason or another have shied away from doing more(that is no longer the case-expect a few more in the near future) Christy Babrick 2004-09-15 This picture has a great classic look to it and a wonderful sense of movement and action. Excellent use of lighting too!   (jeff johnson) thanks for stopping in christy, you are welcome any time. i worked on the dynamics on this one and really appreciate that you enjoy that and took the time to let me know! Michael Leadingham 2004-09-15 Excellent piece Jeff. I actually had the pleasure of showing this one off to everyone at work today. Suffice it to say it got a lot of ooohs and ahhhs!!! I love it.   (jeff johnson) hey michael, glad to hear from you. it definitely charged me up to know your workmates appreciated this one, and i am equally glad to hear you do as well! Patrick McEvoy 2004-09-15 Jeff - great lighting and Pulp-style action! I love to see your new work whenever you put it up. I especially like the complex hues of the flesh-tones in this one. (P.S. - sorry about the blank message earlier... I guess I was "speechless").   (jeff johnson) yeah, i wanted to pay homage to the stuff that turned me on to fantasy art in the first place. i am also eager to check out your new posts, so keep 'em coming man! about the skin tones, i think i had 5 or 6 gel layers of like 10% opacity so i could get those little color variations that you can't see but can feel(you know what i mean). hey, that first comment was my favorite-silence speaks volumes-ha! Scott Davis 2004-09-16 Great painting Wow, excellent stuff Jeff. Great color, lighting and solid rendering. This has a very "classic fantasy" feel to it. Nice work!   (jeff johnson) thanks scott! yeah, i love that classic stuff, and wanted to try to do one of my own. thanks for popping in and don't be a stranger. Rita Ria 2004-09-16 This doesnt have that digital-look, more look like an old beautiful oilpainting :)   (jeff johnson) that is just what i was going for rita, and i am sure glad you think i made it. thanks for your nice comments! Uwe Jarling 2004-09-16 i can't tell you how much i love that traditional media look of your new postings - my hat's up to you - just look at those fleshtones those brushstrokes (and it really looks like brushstokes) - posing, composition, anatomy - creaturedesign - all just fabulous - jeff i think you really got it - you are fantastic!!!!!!!   (jeff johnson) stop it uwe, you are making me blush man! you have the artist's eye, mate, so your comments really made me smile. Cait McPherson 2004-09-18 I agree with Simon. What's really incredible about this piece is that it sucks the viewer into the scene. Both characters are beautifully rendered, but blend into their surroundings so as not to be overwhelming. I really adore your painting style. I can't believe that it's a digital work. :)   (jeff johnson) hey cari, your comments are greatly appreciated! i am especially happt to find that you were drawn into the scene direcly, as that is a goal i have for all my work. Varian net 2004-09-18 As others have mentioned, I can see the Frazetta influence in this piece. But still quite distinguishable as your own style. Good sense of the action occuring, but I'm not really sure who will win this battle! The beast is wounded, but when he gets over the element of shock, the man might get a surprise of his own!   (jeff johnson) i totally agree, varian - old swampy may have more than an even chance here! Chris Malidore 2004-09-19 This has one of those heroic epic feels to it that I just love. This is SO well done! :) Thanks for sharing with us all   (jeff johnson) shoot chris, you are very welcome man.very glad to read your encouraging remarks. Walt Bayless 2006-04-19 Great picture! Fantastic movement and color!   Post a Comment