"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."
-John 15:13
Friday, February 22, 2008
No Greater Sacrifice
"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."
-John 15:13
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WOW, this is a wonderfull piece Brooke, I am amazed I love the loosenes of it and the colors. WOW.
VERY nice piece and my favorite of yours, though i am not without a critique:
the form of the white soldier's left hand needs some work; the veiny part of the hand sinks in too much. i also feel like that hand could use some darker punches to keep it on top of the dead man's shirt. the white guy's other hand gets weak and thin down by the wrist and could show the influence of the bone structure more. the fingers of that hand are too evenly spaced, as well. the black guy's face could have been structurally pushed a bit more in the cheek and brow area. for some reason i want to see an indication of the environment: something simple, like a small rock. this part of the critique i'm not completely sure about, so i won't be offended if you disagree.
why is it always the black guy that dies first?
danny
dannydoodle, you are an idiot.
Hey Brooke, I really dig this. And I love the verse.
Anonymous - haha.
Brooke this doesn't need any work. It's PERFECT! My god, this is amazing! Keep it up!
dannydoodle, worst critique I've ever read. You don't understand illustration. Not everything needs to be rendered to the finest detail, Brooke wouldn't be leading your eye where she wanted to if that were the case. We know they are hands, they aren't in any way shape or form unreadable. The entire piece is believable. Most importantly it's what she is communicating in the image. Take your b.s. elsewhere.
I understand illustration perfectly well; I studied it for 3 years in college and attended the Illustration Academy (with Brooke) for 2 summers.
My critique was in no way about the communication of the image. As an image it works very well. However, there are small anatomy issues that should be addressed, or at least considered in future works. Because of the level of rendering in which Brooke has executed the piece, these anatomy issues need to be taken into account. To say that this piece has perfect anatomy is incorrect, and to say that the anatomy is unimportant is ignorant.
I also fail to understand why I've been attacked for my critique. If you disagree with it, say so and clearly state your reasons. Insulting someone who is trying to help a fellow artist is juvenile. I'm sure Brooke knows I had no ill intent in my evaluation of the piece.
Danny
Ok this is the last statement I am going to make because it is ignorant to use Brooke's comment wall for arguing.
I have read you first comment in another window right next to her painting and it is obvious that you are insecure of your own art. How "real" do you want it to be?! It's a painting not a photograph. There are no anatomy issues. The black guys face needs more structure?! Are you serious? The veiny part of the hand sinks in too much?! Needs darker punches to keep it on top of the dead guy?! Looks like it's on top to me. ever try squinting? It helps to break apart the values. Illustration 101.
I know what you're trying to do. You know how good she is and all you can do is pick apart her painting irrationally in hopes of making her less confident because you only wish you could produce something as good as this.
I have had 4 years of Illustration training at Ringling College of Art and Design and I too have attended The Illustration Academy. Your education doesn't show in your critique.
Don't hate, congratulate.
Great piece Brooke. love every inch of it.
Wow. First of all this is a great piece. I do agree with some of what Danny said regarding the finger spacing and more indication of a background. Danny does know what he is talking about and EVERY piece deserves a constructive critique as well as improvements. I can't believe that "anonymous" went to the illustration academy and 4 years at ringling and doesn't realize that Danny's comments were constructive. Its sad that you would be so rude and immature on this or any blog. You are supposed to be a professional and insulting Danny is not a good way to start your career. Danny is a teacher and one of the most talented artists I know. Also, isn't everyone insecure about their artwork to some degree? Sorry this is all on your blog Brooke! Keep making awesome work.
First off I didn't call him an idiot. That was someone else. I only wrote the second 2 responses. Second, I just found DANIEL ROBBINS work online, very nice by the way. Third I honestly did not take him seriously because when I click on his name it takes me to a blog titled "poop" with 0 posts. Therefore I thought he was just some punk kid knit-picking Brookes work. My bad. I'm sorry. But you can see where I'm coming from. Just defending a fellow illustrator.
Once again, Sorry Brooke, this is rediculous, we need a blog strictly for arguing about pieces.
when people argue this much about a piece, you know its good.
I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to look at my work.I also want to say that I appreciate constructive feedback and that it is so important and helpful to have another eye. You can look at something for so long and not see what others see right away.Thank you for even caring to comment.I know that I am here to share and learn from all of you because I admire the heart and determination it takes to succeed in a field as challenging as this.We wouldn't do it if there wasn't a passion.
I can't tear my eyes away. I would love to see this in person. Beautiful!
really beautufl work brooke. I love the life within it!
W O W !!!!
I love this blog!! Specially the sketches are fantastic..and the colors...uoh!
great!!!!
compliments!!
:D
This is just gorgeous.
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