SPLAT!

OK, technically this is not a real painting, nor is it a virtual painting but rather a virtual composite of a 1 cm square image of a splat of ink made on a card originally done as a test for an experimental film I did a few years ago. Each frame on this 16mm film had a splat similar to this but of course different which created an interesting effect when projected. The splat was made by drawing back a rubber band loaded with india ink, then released which subsequently hit the surface and releasing the ink. I came across this test image recently then enlarged the heck out of it then played with it a little in photoshop. The frame was constructed in Adobe Illustrator.

 

Godzilla Attack

Godzilla - acrylic on illustration board - 15 x 20 inches

I've been wanting to do a Godzilla painting for quite some time. It makes it hard when you can't decide which of the many ideas to do first. A fight with Rodan and with Mothra are on the list but for this first one I wanted to loosen up with Godzilla solo and I wanted to give that thing on the top of his brow a bit more focus. I don't think it's talked about enough. What is it? Most all the detail is focused at the top portion of the painting making Godzilla larger than life and move forward in slow Toho monster motion while he methodically blast the bejebez around itself.