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Frustration. I guess it was inevitable that I'd start to make a real effort and that I'd get my ass handed to me. I knew enough to know I didnt know shit, but I didnt know just how little I really knew until I decided to really try...and I discovered that I know less than shit.

Been a while since I felt this helpless. "Why do I suck so much at this?!" "oh yeah, you dumb fuck..you just started painting last week". At least, I try to remind myself of that. I'm SUPPOSE to suck, but you try convincing my slow brain of that. Things were alot easier, when I wasnt doing anything but pushing paint around, but I knew that could last.

So yeah, I wanted to do a cool piece, but its just beyond me at this stage. Still have no idea what I'm doing with color, I can't blend for the love of fuck and just all around suck-assed-ness. I'll do my best to take it on the chin and learn from the many, many, many....MANY screw ups, foul ups and fails I committed on this one. You screw up enough and youre bound to learn something, right?

A few first times on this one. First time on something other than canvas. This is on smooth illustration board. Still not sure how I feel about that part. I like being able to work in greater detail (for all the good it did me) but I kinda missed the texture from the canvas. First time using more than two brushes. First time I really put some time in to a piece...

The scan is really screwy too. Not helping. I still havent figured out how to scan these things. It picks up the textures nicely, but everything else is way out of wack. Not a PS guy, so I cant just fix it digitally either. Anyway, it actually does look alot better in person. I'll at least say that about it. I love Hellboy and I hate seeming him like this. He deserves better.

Painting #4 was a rough one. Need to go lick my wounds.

Acrylic on illustration board

Hellboy © Mike Mignola
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~Lion-O-VS-He-Man Apr 18, 2013
Awesome
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~bigdave42 Jul 14, 2012
I think you're a bit too rough on yourself, Mister Stevens. Looks to me like you captured the character quite nicely. I'm sure you did better than a lot of other folks could have. The space between the upper lip and the nose may be a bit large, but it's not a game breaker. I like the scratches and texturing on the stone hand. I especially like the background shadow . . . the reminder that Hellboy's demonic heritage constantly follows him, no matter how hard he tries to escape it.
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~SDessinateur Jul 9, 2012
To be honest, I think this artwork is really cool!
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Mood: Teasing `TimTownsend Jul 9, 2012  Professional General Artist
Youre right. You should probably get this out of your house so it doesnt stink up the place. I think you still have my address. Ill be happy to throw myself on the grenade. Thats just the kind of friend I am.
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~ChristopherStevens Jul 9, 2012
Thanks, bro. Youre a hell of a guy. Selfless. Always said that about you:)
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`TimTownsend Jul 10, 2012  Professional General Artist
It's true. It's really true.
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~obiewun Jul 6, 2012
I understand everything you wrote and I won't candy coat it with ahhh's and oooo's cus I love your drawings and other art, but it's a start and I definitely see the Frazette influence I wish you the best on your journeys and await the improvements. Be easy.
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~callacurt Jul 3, 2012
Great texture and colors.
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Mood: Wow! =shipain Jul 2, 2012
stunning gorgeous work
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~bluejazz87 Jul 2, 2012
This has to be one of the greatest phrases I've ever read:

"I can't blend for the love of fuck and just all around suck-assed-ness"

In any case, it still looks good. Just keep practicing and you'll get better. You know the routine of course.
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