Illustration Friday(Pre) Invention...before there can be an invention there must be an experiment.
Medium: Graphite
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. 25 November 2006 |
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Comments
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.
robertc | 25 November 2006, 2.56 pm
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!!!
valgalwalsh | 25 November 2006, 4.42 pm
Is this the one that got away? I’m glad I saw it before it did! Very nice illo!
studio lolo | 25 November 2006, 5.16 pm
I love this one, science/taxonomy type pictures are just great - especially if bizarre.
troglodyte mignon | 27 November 2006, 4.53 am
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?
Roz | 28 November 2006, 2.52 am
It will never fly.
modroom | 28 November 2006, 7.14 am
Oh! What a surprise… well done!! This fish has a backseat swimmer.
Beautiful rendering!
LDahl | 28 November 2006, 2.33 pm
I like to think of it as plain lunacy MWAHAHAHAHHAHHAAA ...
Anonymous | 30 November 2006, 10.40 am
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?
Patrick | 02 December 2006, 2.26 am
nice pencil work… “where does the end of me become the begining of you”?
AscenderRisesAbove | 05 December 2006, 11.45 am
I agree with Modroom. It will never fly… But will it swim...? Mbhahahah! You have strange (but really nice) fishes in Australia.....
Merlinprincesse | 09 December 2006, 1.11 am
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.
andrea | 11 December 2006, 2.19 am
2 heads are better than one
ellis nadler | 11 December 2006, 9.56 am
More please.
Roz | 18 December 2006, 4.39 am
Ah. Janus gone Fishin’.
I love your linework...the detail is exceptional.
catnapping | 21 December 2006, 4.29 am
Merry, merry to you Detlef!! Thinking of you and family ... cheers!
Anonymous | 23 December 2006, 7.51 pm
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