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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.
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.
ReplyDeleteYour work is incredible! My jaw is hanging open. :)
ReplyDeleteCorey, your work is fantastic. I can fell the wind, the atmosphere, it's amazing. now you can add another fan to your list, :D
ReplyDeleteOh,I love this one...
ReplyDeleteWOW!! WOW!!
ReplyDeletemuch thanks to everyone!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteExtremely Cool! But what was the idea? Is it a secret?
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It's beautiful. I can hear the quiet whisper of the wings, and feel the tension in the air.
ReplyDeleteYou have magnificent talent!!! I so envy you! :D
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning use of color. Incredible. I envy your talent too.
ReplyDeletethis is just amazing! I love the idea, I love the colours... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteuauuuu!!!!fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteYou 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!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft yet bold colors.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! great work..
ReplyDeleteexceptional work.
ReplyDeletelove your imagination.
-Marjorie
beautiful illo!!! love it :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic work Cory!! I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteAre you one of the illustrators from Portland Studios by any chance? Your style is unmistakeable!
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.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, WOW! Such an amazing piece of art. I'd love to be able to create like you.
ReplyDeleteWow that is truly stunning! Is that for a book? When's it out? I'd buy it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours with a mythic feel. It seems like a phoenix or some other magical bird. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt 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!
your work just takes my breath away. gorgeous spirit and energy.
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Sulea
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!
ReplyDeletemagical...
ReplyDeletefascinating..and excellent..
ReplyDeletea phoenix protector or avian predator… hmm… amazing work as always cory… and thank you for sharing the process and history of this fine work…
ReplyDeleteOriginal and amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. Your work just knocks me out.
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