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Cut Flowers Chapter 2 Cover

Winona Nelson

I've been hard at work evenings and days off, getting Chapter 2 of my comic Cut Flowers finished. It's finally complete and off to the printers! One of the great side benefits of a big personal project like this is the opportunity to experiment. Since this isn't for a client or art director, I'm only risking wasting my own time by trying out new mediums and techniques. So I decided to bring beadwork into the…

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One Ring to Rule them All

Donato Giancola

November 20, 2024 - As a long time fan of the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, my interpretations of the One Ring dive deep into my past as an artist.  Here are a few samples over the years, with recent examples including my love of portraiture and painting hands. [caption id="attachment_78828" align="aligncenter" width="1094"] Sauron, ink and watercolor, 1983[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_78827" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] The Ruling Ring, Oil on Panel, 1997[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_78832" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Bag End - Shadow of the Past, 24" x 36" Oil on panel, 2011[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_78826" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Isildur - One Ring to Rule them All, Oil on panel, 11" x 14", 2022[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_78825" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Frodo's Inheritance, Oil on Panel, 11" x 14", 2023[/caption]

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