Detlef Jumpertz

I like that style a lot!
Whatever falls, it will be falling straight into the poor fellow¥s open mouth.
I am rather surprised someone understands these betting tickets at all. What are they for?

Posted by stosova on 12.12.05 at 01.01am

This is a very striking image - the upturned face at the bottom the thin vertical space of the ticket certainly gives the feeling that there’s “something” up there that’s falling.  The other thing that I thought of immediately is that the lines of characters reminded me of the lines of code on the screens in “The Matrix” -for me, that association makes this an even more startling image.  I like it!  A lot!

Posted by carla on 12.12.05 at 01.31am

Hey, Gomer… interesting take on this. What an expression! You certainly have the gift for life drawing, no matter what form it takes. I’m trying to figure out some kind of alternative to drawing on betting stubs as they’re not so easy to come by. But I love the idea of drawing on something that already has its own pattern/marks. If you can think of something similar, let us know!

Posted by andrea on 12.12.05 at 02.01am

Stosova: They are for selecting the winner, placegetter or exotic combinations on a horse race (in this case sourced from Tokyo racecourse).  Exotics bets are: Quinella pick the first two horses in a race in any order, Trifecta pick the first three horses in a race in the correct order, Trio pick the first three horses in any order.

Carla: I didn’t think of the Matrix when I drew this, but now that you mention it.

Andrea:  When I run out of Japanese betting tickets I’ll write to the Japanese Racing Association for some more. Access to Australian betting tickets is no problem, email off line if you want any for your own purposes.  No chance of getting any Canadian betting tickets?

Posted by Detlef on 12.12.05 at 06.05am

oooooh, what carla said. definitely reminiscent of matrix code falling down the screen.

i like your line work. great shadows.

Posted by catnapping on 12.12.05 at 09.40am

so well done! great expression!!!

Posted by valgalart on 12.12.05 at 11.56am

Well if something is falling from the sky, it certainly should close his mouth.  This is great.  I love this kind of graphic style and the japanese papers are just right.  Gives it a film noir look.  Hope you brought back lots of that paper.  Oh, and you could also use it for a Sneeze illo if that one ever comes up.

Posted by janey on 12.12.05 at 12.19pm

My guess is there is a horse by that name ... Surprise and It Fell from the Sky or even It. You FINALLY did It, and with great success - looks great! Hahhaaa, never thought of harassment as being inspirational! Next step is to do wall sized prints and sell them to the racecourses!!

Posted by Anonymous on 12.12.05 at 03.33pm

Catnapping: The line work is passable, and the shadowing is OK…I’ll take the compliments and kudos nonetheless!

Valgalart: Thanks, surprise is all about expression - so I’m glad I captured the right emotion.

Janey: I didn’t bring back enough paper, next time I’ll buy dozens of sheets of washi (it is just beautiful)....aahchooo.

Anon: I’ll check the Australian Stud Book later for all the horse names.  No one would buy these as prints (you’d have to print them for me with all your knowledge on the subject)....maybe T-shirts for the mug punters and prints for the snooty members.

Posted by Detlef on 12.12.05 at 04.55pm

Lately if I want this effect I layer it on photoshop, but i’ts braver to do it on the real thing! I had a book as a kid all about poo falling from the sky, weird.

Posted by Anthony Woodward on 12.12.05 at 10.01pm

That would make a great title for a classic sci-fi movie made in homage to all those flying saucer flicks of the early days of hollywood. ‘It Fell From The Sky’ !

I’d go see it…

stevePoisonPencil

Posted by stevePoisonPencil on 13.12.05 at 11.33am

Solid piece of work, Detlef - a nice combo of elements used here.

Posted by Jeope Wolfe on 14.12.05 at 07.22am

Anthony: Who dares wins! I like the challenge of having to get it right first time.

Steve: it does sound like a good movie title, got a treatment for me?

Jeope: Thanks, this is probably as much variety and expirementation as you’ll get from given my allergy to colour.

Posted by Detlef on 15.12.05 at 08.02pm

It looks like Ralph Fiennes in “Red Dragon”, what a shnoze. I think this is just dandy. Love the paper you drew it on, also. Must know what “it” is, though, just in case….

Posted by Pink FiFi on 18.12.05 at 01.30am

I don’t know how you didn’t think of the matrix.
obviously standing too close to see it
I like this drawing a lot.
this is my first time here and I have obviously been missing out on something.
I opened one of your drawings at random and was so impressed. that sounds awkward but I mean that I was impressed and I came here to comment straight away. (that sounds even more awkward)
I will now go and look at more.
I work in grafite a lot, but I feel you are making it work.
I am typing stupid stilted sentances because I am trying not to make any noise with thhe keystrokes.
near impossible.
anyhow thanks for commenting on my dogs blog. he’s a bit of a smartarse, but I love him
back soon

Posted by scott hollingsworth on 18.12.05 at 05.27pm

Hey Detlef, this style is as strong as your traditional style. You have proven that a solid foundation in sketching helps one to switch medium and style effectively. Glad to have you back from Japan, miss your work.

Posted by Christine Lim-Simpson on 19.12.05 at 07.39am

Detlef: I keep meaning to go to the local harness track to get a pile of tickets, but ‘tis the season to have no extra time. After the holidays… either that or I’ll have to get you to send me some!

Posted by andrea on 20.12.05 at 03.04am

This would also would make a great book jacket for a novel called “It Fell From the Sky”. Dick Francis should be the author:)))
Great surprise!! Even fun reading the comments.

Posted by LDahl on 21.12.05 at 12.00am