Wed 7 Nov 2007
Felipe the Flaming Salamander by Meg Lyman
15×20″ gouache on illustration board
Going to the Con on the Cob Art Show
Don’t have much time tonight, since I’m driving to Ohio at 6am tomorrow. Here he is finished, although I didn’t spend much time color-correcting. I’m not sure how I feel about this piece yet. I am sure is my hand is happy to be not painting anymore. And sure of the relief that it is, actually, done.
Suggestions welcome. If he doesn’t sell, I can always make changes!
November 8th, 2007 at 7:19
This is awesome!! The expressions on the other salamander and the burro made me laugh. Love how you’ve gotten that special “glow” that only a flaming salamander eating a taco can have.
November 8th, 2007 at 12:12
Girl! I’ve said it before, your creativity is awesome! I love it!
November 9th, 2007 at 11:21
lol great facial expressions on the characters! Wonderful piece of art :D
November 11th, 2007 at 12:15
Wonderfully done! Alot of expression there! I just love it! *HUGS*
November 12th, 2007 at 12:59
I’m holding marshmallows over it. LOL ;)
November 13th, 2007 at 11:29
Thanks, everyone!
Rita, I didn’t even know flaming taco-eating salamanders had a special glow until last week. Amazing, the things you learn while doing art!
Kasie, thanks so much - it’s a great compliment.
Jennifer, getting their eyes right took some rework, but I’m glad it paid off. :D
Angela, thank you! Expressions are becoming easier for me after painting so many mouth-less cephalopods. ;)
K_t…. ha! He could rent himself out as a campfire!
November 13th, 2007 at 9:02
I LOVE your sense of humour!!
Yay!
November 15th, 2007 at 9:26
Thanks, mutley! :D
November 15th, 2007 at 9:29
[...] popping in to say that Felipe sold at the show this weekend! I’m thrilled, especially since it sold to a friend. I know it [...]
November 18th, 2007 at 2:17
[...] sell them for outright, but not so low that I would cry if they sold. Of these, I sold 6 (including Felipe), all at minimum bid. Not too [...]