The artist chosen for this week's artist challenge is Roy Lichtenstein. Don't worry; I'll wait while you look him up. Like me, you've probably seen his pop art but never knew the artist's name. I had fun doing a little research and learning more about him. I figured if I was going to be doing a cartoon-esque piece I might as well pose as one of my favorite comic book characters: Death from The Sandman series.
Unfortunately, the editing process didn't go exactly as planned. I think if I hadn't had a different look in mind I'd be more pleased with the end result, but as it is I'm happy enough. I hope to try again this week, probably with a lighter-colored picture as the dots seem to get washed out or overpowered by the darkness and shadows.
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It's always a bummer to lose people. I've lost 5 followers this month. I assume it is from my lack of posting the last couple of months which was also due to illness. I briefly thought about forcing myself to do some project posts but then I remembered that I started blogging to make myself happy so I'm not going to make myself post when I don't feel up to it.
Even though I don't comment on every single one, I have enjoyed your photography posts. I really like how this one turned out. I think some pop art would look really fun in our house so I may have to try making some too!
Just take care of yourself. I look forward to seeing your crafts and recipes when you feel up to it. :)
Do you know that Sandman is the reason why I LOVE Neil (with all my heart and soul!)??? I actually have a Death poster signed by Neil. Hub and I stood for hours in line to get it signed by the man himself. I also have a Death statue and a watch -though at this time I am ashamed to say I do not know the location of said watch!
We own the whole original Sandman series in individual comics. A few years ago (before the advent of eBay) it was worth a lot of money. Now? Not so much. It's too easy for people to buy things.
I like your take on Death and look forward to seeing more Lichtenstein inspired photography. BTW- I did know who he was :)
Well, it turned out that while I have you on rss, I was not a follower. So, you gained a follower today. Feel better? I have no idea how to make a picture appear on that, though. My attempts to put one up continually time out.
Personally I just like having my faves come up on my google page. I'm not sure what to do with the follower thing. I guess it is a way of knowing that people are interested cuz I don't think there is a way to know who rss's.
I love the new photo and know the artist (Yay, me!). I can understand the effect you were going for, but this looks great, too.
Boo. It does suck to lose a follower (wow, how crazy cult-like does that sound), but remember that those of us who remain are loyal & like everything you do share. I know I don't always comment on the pictures, because I usually like every single one & it feels weird to say that every time. But even when you haven't been baking or sewing, yours is always one of the first blogs I check every day.
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