Thursday, September 28, 2006

Illustration Friday: "Quiet"



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Above is the painting and the drawing of a piece that's been long in the planning, about a year in fact.

Below is a doodle I did about a year ago for a piece that I wanted to do but after a few false-starts, never made it. I shelved it and pulled the idea out about a week ago. I'm pleased with where things are headed with this.


The idea started about a year ago, and so I checked the archive of September 2005 to see what I had said about it just in case there was something incredibly insightful that must needs be repeated. But there was nothing. However, September 2005 was a fantastic month for blogging: many watercolors and other treasures, as well as some birds.

Check it out: September 2005 Archive

Also, my entry for S.I. 48 last year, which was full of birds as well and sadly, rejected.
Click on the picture below to go to a page of details and explanations.


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33 Comments:

Anonymous Cedar said...

GOOD GRAVY! That is a world of difrence from last year, and in a positive way. Your detail work is right on, I want more.

10:13 AM  
Blogger ~Gina said...

Your work is incredible! My jaw is hanging open. :)

10:43 AM  
Blogger ana paula said...

Corey, your work is fantastic. I can fell the wind, the atmosphere, it's amazing. now you can add another fan to your list, :D

10:49 AM  
Blogger Liz Jones said...

Oh,I love this one...

10:55 AM  
Blogger Alina Chau said...

WOW!! WOW!!

11:03 AM  
Blogger Cory said...

much thanks to everyone!

11:04 AM  
Blogger Josh said...

Beautiful work, my friend.

11:04 AM  
Blogger Sherry said...

This is really wonderful!

11:07 AM  
Blogger BGOZ said...

Extremely Cool! But what was the idea? Is it a secret?

:)=

11:10 AM  
Blogger Ginger*:)* said...

It's beautiful. I can hear the quiet whisper of the wings, and feel the tension in the air.

11:27 AM  
Blogger KiWi said...

Stunning. Simply stunning.

11:57 AM  
Anonymous hartini said...

You have magnificent talent!!! I so envy you! :D

12:25 PM  
Blogger zann said...

absolutely stunning use of color. Incredible. I envy your talent too.

3:25 PM  
Blogger tusen said...

this is just amazing! I love the idea, I love the colours... beautiful!

4:19 PM  
Blogger Erika Ariente said...

uauuuu!!!!fantastic!!!

4:34 PM  
Blogger cjhardy said...

You have definitely put the year of planning to good use! This is by far the most dynamic illo I've viewed for this subject. Just superb!

5:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love the soft yet bold colors.

7:22 PM  
Blogger Michelle Lana said...

BEAUTIFUL! great work..

9:09 AM  
Blogger Majeak Ann said...

exceptional work.
love your imagination.
-Marjorie

11:47 AM  
Blogger mel said...

beautiful illo!!! love it :)

12:00 AM  
Blogger Greg Moran said...

Fantastic work Cory!! I absolutely love it!

Are you one of the illustrators from Portland Studios by any chance? Your style is unmistakeable!

6:38 PM  
Blogger Nancy said...

It's just terrific. I really envy your sketches. I'm only an adequate "draw-er." Last years was nice, but this one has much more depth and drama.

9:48 PM  
Anonymous Monica said...

Wow, wow, WOW! Such an amazing piece of art. I'd love to be able to create like you.

4:39 AM  
Blogger Tj said...

Wow that is truly stunning! Is that for a book? When's it out? I'd buy it!

11:06 AM  
Anonymous Kaya said...

Beautiful colours with a mythic feel. It seems like a phoenix or some other magical bird. Amazing!

1:09 PM  
Blogger georg said...

Oh, it's so beautiful!

It has a touch of mysterie, we can only gess what is happening, and it starts the fantasy!

Your style is amazing - this image is just great!

6:29 AM  
Blogger Sulea said...

your work just takes my breath away. gorgeous spirit and energy.

love
Sulea

7:12 AM  
Blogger Poseidion said...

I dont even know what I can say about your work! its simply awesome! wow. Keep up with the birds, they leave me speechless! they are beautiful!

10:23 AM  
Blogger mjc said...

magical...

3:47 PM  
Blogger the enigma said...

fascinating..and excellent..

12:13 PM  
Blogger Michael O'Connell said...

a phoenix protector or avian predator… hmm… amazing work as always cory… and thank you for sharing the process and history of this fine work…

9:10 PM  
Blogger scribblesk said...

Original and amazing!

11:12 AM  
Blogger Jaimie said...

This is stunning. Your work just knocks me out.

1:09 PM  

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