- (Pre) Invention
- 25 November 06
- Illustration Friday
- 16 Comments
...before there can be an invention there must be an experiment.
Medium: Graphite
Size: 320mm x 460mm
I'm not quite sure what this Dr Moreau-ish style experiment is trying to say. I originally thought it'd be something different to draw a double-headed trout, then half way through I thought I'd add some accroutements. Is this a comment on evolution, genetic modification, stem cell research, plain lunacy or just a visual experiment? In hindsight perhaps it's a comment on angling art and the need to depict trophy trout in a very stereotypical manner. Seen one trout, seen 'em all....hmmm....maybe not. <<Older Main Newer>>
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Beautiful graphite rendering! I like your concept choice… fish and evolution must have been on both of our minds. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if your two headed version reared it’s head(s) in a polluted lake sooner than later.
Posted by robertc on 25.11.06 at 02.56pm
wow! what a beaut! Isn’t that what they say when you catch a fish? Imagine catching this fish! I think it would make me feel lucky, two is my favourite number… These dudes would never feel lonely! Amazing work as always!!!
Posted by valgalwalsh on 25.11.06 at 04.42pm
Is this the one that got away? I’m glad I saw it before it did! Very nice illo!
Posted by studio lolo on 25.11.06 at 05.16pm
I love this one, science/taxonomy type pictures are just great - especially if bizarre.
Posted by troglodyte mignon on 27.11.06 at 04.53am
Beautiful work on this. You’re quickly building up a folio of wacky fish images—with the Fish Fingers and the eel mincer. Is there a Freakish Fish book in the future, eh?
Posted by Roz on 28.11.06 at 02.52am
It will never fly.
Posted by modroom on 28.11.06 at 07.14am
Oh! What a surprise… well done!! This fish has a backseat swimmer.
Beautiful rendering!
Posted by LDahl on 28.11.06 at 02.33pm
I like to think of it as plain lunacy MWAHAHAHAHHAHHAAA ...
Posted by Anonymous on 30.11.06 at 10.40am
Amazing smooth technique with the graphite, and a great idea to boot! Is it just me, or does the fishy look a bit nervous around that scalpel?
Posted by Patrick on 02.12.06 at 02.26am
nice pencil work… “where does the end of me become the begining of you”?
Posted by AscenderRisesAbove on 05.12.06 at 11.45am
I agree with Modroom. It will never fly… But will it swim…? Mbhahahah! You have strange (but really nice) fishes in Australia…..
Posted by Merlinprincesse on 09.12.06 at 01.11am
Detlef: you need to publish an RSS feed so those of us who use Bloglines and other blog-tracking devices can keep track of you.
Posted by andrea on 11.12.06 at 02.19am
2 heads are better than one
Posted by ellis nadler on 11.12.06 at 09.56am
More please.
Posted by Roz on 18.12.06 at 04.39am
Ah. Janus gone Fishin’.
I love your linework…the detail is exceptional.
Posted by catnapping on 21.12.06 at 04.29am
Merry, merry to you Detlef!! Thinking of you and family ... cheers!
Posted by Anonymous on 23.12.06 at 07.51pm