miltonknight

A PAINTING CALLED "COMIC BOOK" (Patreon)

Published:

2019-01-02 23:09:11

Edited:

2019-01-05 03:08:49

Imported:

2021-01

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I've revisited a motif three times over the last thirty years. Each version was done without referring to the version(s) prior . It all started with being inspired by this pulp art:

This is probably what was the second version, done with Design Art Markers, from the early 80s. (I haven't found the first, from the same decade.)

And just this morning I completed a third version, done with acrylic and gouache paints on canvas board, presented in stages of completion:

I notice now that the girl's face has turned from a comic book parody into a true tragedy mask. I wonder what the outcome will be in 2029?

Best Wishes,