Wed 27 Jun 2007
Breezy Badger by Meg Lyman
5×7″ gouache on bristol
This is the next installment of my nerdy Ubuntu Linux art. I was stumped at first - how does one make a living thing “breezy?” Windy, perhaps… but breezy? At first I tried to envision a badger’s fur rippling in the wind, and wasn’t too impressed with the resulting picture in my head. Then Nathan mentioned Marilyn Monroe, and I was sold.
This one isn’t for sale; I matted and bagged it for the upcoming Anthrocon Art Show. I will blog about Anthrocon, and my preparations for it, this weekend.
June 27th, 2007 at 5:50
I LOVE this Meg!
You’re so creative, girl!
June 28th, 2007 at 5:04
It’s sooo wonderful, no wonder it’s not for sale. :) Your very imaginative. :) Thanks for sharing!
*HUGS*
June 29th, 2007 at 6:37
Meg, this is not only hilarious but really well done!
I guess badger fur rippling in the breeze is a rather *ahem* disturbing image, isn’t it? This, well…this is just hilarious! Fantastic stuff!! :D
June 29th, 2007 at 10:14
Kasie, thanks! My creativity isn’t the problem - it’s trying to get it all on paper before I die. ;)
Angela, thank you! I am thinking it will make me a few bucks at the silent auction.
Rita, I really appreciate that! I am slowly but surely learning what works well and what doesn’t with gouache. And although it *is* pretty disturbing, I think it’ll get some bids at the show, which is why I’m a bit scared about going to Anthrocon. =D
June 30th, 2007 at 7:13
Look at those legs!!! And those sexy open-toed shoes! That’s hilarious!
June 30th, 2007 at 10:53
Thanks, Lisa!
She’s “got it” and she knows it.
July 3rd, 2007 at 1:17
You could have went with the storm grate Marilyn was standing on — for scenery’s sake, but it disturbingly “works.”
I’m betting it sells (quickly) at the Con.
July 3rd, 2007 at 4:28
Yeah, the grate might have helped… but this series will be pinups, so no backgrounds. Next time I draw an animal in a breezy dress, though… I’m totally including the grate.