tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21044641940485851072024-03-14T03:20:12.962-05:00Mr. Visions PresentsChris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-14866739520488794752011-06-29T21:50:00.003-05:002011-06-29T21:58:34.882-05:00'Ripe For Emancipation' Book Cover<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu3g5VEDztwLW50aLFW7sXJeTUSd9qUcP8eqh9JHsWRXThO8QM_UBBrKmyWo3VCAp31h0CxEO31Ly4y30Dxe4FKhA416_mr35XMRrWyCLSEI9h52F9h5QiUlBsufmth9vuroWzcWmIf8/s1600/RFE_coverart_72dpi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu3g5VEDztwLW50aLFW7sXJeTUSd9qUcP8eqh9JHsWRXThO8QM_UBBrKmyWo3VCAp31h0CxEO31Ly4y30Dxe4FKhA416_mr35XMRrWyCLSEI9h52F9h5QiUlBsufmth9vuroWzcWmIf8/s320/RFE_coverart_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623841576128920770" /></a><br />Here's a book cover I did for Mariner Media Publishing. The Book is entitled 'Ripe for Emancipation', dealing with the conditions of the Rockbridge County area of Virginia, an how those conditions called for the time of freedom.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-84717065121304185192011-04-05T02:42:00.002-05:002011-04-05T02:54:36.139-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KfbELQcmpKCOcKp4RrNrElbh6q__vtQ9YxjhNnOocBFfkEm03SM4aqml9yh-Uq1Y2Nh37uRjYJ2TAA279BkOuUZpnnQ5_VeO77awm_bMw37eh2zUOR6raR-hlKFBoORibp0dD-XoqSQ/s1600/newnew6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KfbELQcmpKCOcKp4RrNrElbh6q__vtQ9YxjhNnOocBFfkEm03SM4aqml9yh-Uq1Y2Nh37uRjYJ2TAA279BkOuUZpnnQ5_VeO77awm_bMw37eh2zUOR6raR-hlKFBoORibp0dD-XoqSQ/s320/newnew6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592002036524286738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWPOHpbfYyDs2k-DFzJAYX1COxm6W21I_UaSGjPldqQyKPNhOFrsGxi8Z06xRnX-Exce4Zq967upWjjcHhAQFluXjNVFFaTJqnkirGibliz7TeUJs2uEuy72ZLiZm7b8kpk9KShJBFXs/s1600/newnew7.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaP9KdHhh3zbN51yusm-lCS6wuwZMk4cx0NYnSy3UaoYucawxByA6hO16o8BobemYPAd7nr4sZd07Co9lLV38WJ3mXzWe4-9Zt-hHuzm8E0six8iOFh3qA3WOGB2FvFwMnDFpH3jPdBEg/s320/newnew1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592001923190029250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHl8e46F_JL53QKZne13L447ZcYO3PdYnBkrgwNZ537p04nUybLKXOWKTniz46Mxdw9-VtXg3kkbAcaxNrEqoLo7ws97TcqeuuvnwVlySrR2b-6-5JFcBIe7WfosCa29ril88Ez3JOvRk/s1600/newnew5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHl8e46F_JL53QKZne13L447ZcYO3PdYnBkrgwNZ537p04nUybLKXOWKTniz46Mxdw9-VtXg3kkbAcaxNrEqoLo7ws97TcqeuuvnwVlySrR2b-6-5JFcBIe7WfosCa29ril88Ez3JOvRk/s320/newnew5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592001938485282674" /></a><br /> <br /><br />Hey guys, sorry for the wait this year, been doing a lot of experimenting and studies in my most recent sketchbook, which is one of those cheap "learn how-to-write" notebooks kids use in gradeschool (felt it would bring out the fun for me). I fished through all my scribbles, notes and hoopla and decided to post these few. I'm calling this sketchbook my "playbook" because I have some exciting ideas to pop off in the next few months, one particular project that will be showing up in May, which should be a treat, for everyone in RVA especially ;) More details to come. Hope you enjoy and I'll have more for you soon!Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-22421438109710992282010-11-30T08:12:00.006-05:002010-11-30T09:49:59.156-05:00Sketches plus The RVAnthology presents 'Rooftops'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gk7KYWjPe2J-OJByQ454qTZB_iaHHLwbiw9HEsJ7Z3oVDIgaqtVDpz3O6SWyYqEPML_dnP2vhW5tt9ge1VbIiMiry2LSkGHz7s5uvBCaMvm-0X8jQ5MIEH6fWEkm7jDHgi1x2AmwzXk/s1600/update_sb4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gk7KYWjPe2J-OJByQ454qTZB_iaHHLwbiw9HEsJ7Z3oVDIgaqtVDpz3O6SWyYqEPML_dnP2vhW5tt9ge1VbIiMiry2LSkGHz7s5uvBCaMvm-0X8jQ5MIEH6fWEkm7jDHgi1x2AmwzXk/s400/update_sb4.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545343996420668770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8L6nyjyc4gSuvop7xcpOEHX6Xz2xUifYI-ZqR7lv0DZ14z8Z-jfbRagc0HKWbYH6FOr-0LL_a2WUKttG89gVSQM8Tl0wvT7l2XR-yJSO4xAgynA7ip5-zejgoX2jxn6TuYkUOrqDVxY4/s1600/update_sb3.png"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKad0s4zi_nxv_i4iPEWdFN0HJwcvbdqSmnkRPFxzGGUxCKGUZJicOSZ1nq7hgAl6bkhlT-yb1nxIsR5uwhvjqCCDQVqjG72NZwl4G22rM3Py3EHONNj9Df6uXyXMPn__lJWNbWfoWt4/s400/rooftops_cover72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545332821949015378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70cVLW_q1bW_VknkwyuSlJkOrnGmhUGlc4Ot72EKVCvA2_kEsn74u3Np8UsxCKnoGq1q4kILm9zXc1kMpenf14kijB1QZI7bSz1zq_ANas_D1XipyftuSLY0wPsBO1db70e35ThmUuZM/s1600/RT_pg1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70cVLW_q1bW_VknkwyuSlJkOrnGmhUGlc4Ot72EKVCvA2_kEsn74u3Np8UsxCKnoGq1q4kILm9zXc1kMpenf14kijB1QZI7bSz1zq_ANas_D1XipyftuSLY0wPsBO1db70e35ThmUuZM/s400/RT_pg1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545332824861362994" /></a><br />For the past couple months I've been envolved with a group of friends here in Richmond called The RVAnthology (Richmond, VA). It's been an idea that has been brewing in the art community here for a while, but with the talent and work ethic of Eric Scott Pfieffer, Richie Pope, Julia Scott, and Nate Nelson, we finally made it happen. It's a collection of short stories we all came up with based around the city we've all come to love. Here's our mission statement:<br /><br />To inspire other young artists to create their own future, to collaborate and work towards achieving even their most seemingly impossible goals.<br /><br />We have a gallery opening on December 10 at the Whitley Gallery, here in Richmond. The images are from my story, 'Rooftops'. If you can make it, it'll be great to see you!!! As soon as we have information on ordering the books, I will post the information, but as of now, we have a first printing of 200 that is looking to sell out locally. <br /><br />As always, thanks for stopping by!Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-60501633015448775932010-10-13T21:06:00.006-05:002010-10-13T21:32:35.406-05:00Scraps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqH8NfPbHj7V-8Vs4WQVQTv-k4957obR_XqRNgYroshxD-QYcq-3LPr1UeKYWztsbYiROOjsYoKRxkMUS_RMPC_TXLsX3L5GygzjiJe_FEWe2yZlpCOZzzWFTpsUYIevv1TI75nQ_ft4/s1600/SCRAPS8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqH8NfPbHj7V-8Vs4WQVQTv-k4957obR_XqRNgYroshxD-QYcq-3LPr1UeKYWztsbYiROOjsYoKRxkMUS_RMPC_TXLsX3L5GygzjiJe_FEWe2yZlpCOZzzWFTpsUYIevv1TI75nQ_ft4/s400/SCRAPS8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527720874093221090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1ae5JCP0JwAkFPaImZkDyUnpMiL4HwAFoRnA-SPwKrp8Mo6_ruFcN-t0WVebdGGUmQAdY3GIi6sblSb4yT_HhmiXfpqjyevAGvsi6-hJhyb-BHMvKoDvbIUgf68uZutebOAXjgzf3Kg/s1600/SCRAPS7.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuyjHXuNP6T5RNZlSTjDZ0u5hXuS3t0mAO8Ku5EmY6WsOyFntl8AvjqiiOlDflfY3OrVRSIMpt22S0OAoDDKm1YSTKVICB0DTr6rt5MSco6mgAYWudXcbNc8-tRFc8w38o-jitttYRpxA/s400/scraps1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527720726844700050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8wlm13hEz0Dh0NucUJmGs4qPkc31YFOqfVM7AGGzNLoO-wkFfGpo8u40KUY8BPbqX9Lf4hu84Aomaueko4ACDJCpKWPmDM98DGvpmxGtIhXfufmoskxgQ7qDlGzNVhjAA1wkQ4hSRb8/s1600/SCRAPS5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8wlm13hEz0Dh0NucUJmGs4qPkc31YFOqfVM7AGGzNLoO-wkFfGpo8u40KUY8BPbqX9Lf4hu84Aomaueko4ACDJCpKWPmDM98DGvpmxGtIhXfufmoskxgQ7qDlGzNVhjAA1wkQ4hSRb8/s400/SCRAPS5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527720742554910834" /></a><br />For the past few months, I got my hands on some of those old school composition books with the marble cover. Surprisingly they were available in an unlined format, so I've been filling them up with really quick observational sketches, thumbnails, writings and so forth. "Not much different from a normal sketchbook," you may add, but there's something about drawing in something that closely resembles computer paper, the same stuff that I drew on while my Dad cleaned up at his job when I was little. There's some freedom in drawing in it, and a breathe of fresh air from the delicious yet expensive moleskins. Anyway, it is a chance to loosen up and get the ideas down for me. Initially, I wasn't going to post any of these, but some friends convince me to post these, to if anything give a peek of my process. <br /><br /> Along with this post is my poster advertising the Richmond Anthology, which I am a part of. The show will be held December 10. It has been a great opportunity and an exciting ordeal to get a story on paper that has been on my mind for a while. I'll be hitting the blog up with more soon, but for now, back to work. Enjoy -Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-44006552983002980192010-09-08T09:36:00.001-05:002010-09-08T09:38:29.971-05:00Another Batch -<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gR-zCJhvmu54K8al3yrgVPkth77nCuU7BEkFq875tYrehzL_VEu_pfmM171ryvR69VFyY0NMqDs32feCv0opmLc9zDqWuJgsICOCsoM-vrh1M3t2GpiQ5XfEWWO9pbT74GhBybMakpw/s1600/morningsqueeze_mvppost.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gR-zCJhvmu54K8al3yrgVPkth77nCuU7BEkFq875tYrehzL_VEu_pfmM171ryvR69VFyY0NMqDs32feCv0opmLc9zDqWuJgsICOCsoM-vrh1M3t2GpiQ5XfEWWO9pbT74GhBybMakpw/s400/morningsqueeze_mvppost.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514552007497878466" /></a>Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-34030959870405324512010-09-01T20:09:00.003-05:002010-09-01T20:15:07.172-05:00Tangerines<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPv89v-r2JRGXY-5sZffYv03BEyowtXFPhY2yKDv7k4MyTnWdxTqQRqmeb4yoyWvWTVYqRxMupD0bzRKob31cyDyF6bB6czCm8Iitvd3Iw6n2R1C3GAnMct4KkCv4sm2tTN0oeBx5I3k/s1600/tangerinesec1_6block72dpi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPv89v-r2JRGXY-5sZffYv03BEyowtXFPhY2yKDv7k4MyTnWdxTqQRqmeb4yoyWvWTVYqRxMupD0bzRKob31cyDyF6bB6czCm8Iitvd3Iw6n2R1C3GAnMct4KkCv4sm2tTN0oeBx5I3k/s400/tangerinesec1_6block72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512117673163002018" /></a><br />I was given one of those square, orange Flexi-Sketch books, and have been starting to fill it up with portraits. It's cool testing how far you can push paper if it's not a moleskine.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-75544237976768271532010-08-31T01:37:00.008-05:002010-08-31T02:12:26.478-05:00Son House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDPRjs11KQ3rs6zuu_xhGPsTPhpa1MhV-5KXxA4wZLf6ElRUOGBUC3JidDxsLk6dlsZNNN3A6pwXdBDSC9xI-4YX_y6nJe8R9aSyGY5UYYswlm1X_xxGwSK7fogIvg4JlFXpm4N49JHw/s1600/VSN_wallpaper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDPRjs11KQ3rs6zuu_xhGPsTPhpa1MhV-5KXxA4wZLf6ElRUOGBUC3JidDxsLk6dlsZNNN3A6pwXdBDSC9xI-4YX_y6nJe8R9aSyGY5UYYswlm1X_xxGwSK7fogIvg4JlFXpm4N49JHw/s400/VSN_wallpaper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511468414214145810" /></a><br />Here's a wallpaper for those who'd like one to kick things off again. I've been experimenting with some new materials, testing some new waters, and been having alot of fun. Mark English once said that the reason artists get frustrated with their art or feel like they hit walls is because they're not learning, not trying new things. Truer words never spoken. <br /><br />The image above is of one of my favorite blues artists, Son House. I had a great Uncle who played a harmonica when I was 5, and I always was captivated on how he moved and felt the music he played. It's one of those memories I appreciate now that I'm older. I know Blues is a subject matter that many illustrators are drawn too, and it's easy to see why. Aside from our art heroes' influence, it also is a extremly admirable trait to channel such raw emotion and energy, and create something honest, dirty, and true such as many true blues musicians do. Here's one of my favorites, accompanied by the awesome cover by the Stripes -<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jN5vqEyV7g - Son House version<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fM2qhG8mA4&feature=related - White Stripes Cover<br /><br />Keep checking by for new updates. Take care and God Bless -Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-52272822442968758722010-08-21T02:33:00.002-05:002010-08-21T02:36:22.632-05:00Become a Fan on FacebookI started a fan page on Facebook, where I can show a good amount of pictures that might not all make it on here. I believe this is the link, let me know if it works -<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-Visions/148129305216811?ref=ts<br /><br />See you there and thanks for viewing again.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-9331992930369140812010-08-21T02:30:00.003-05:002010-08-21T02:38:41.903-05:00The Return Part 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7e7BsGJHCctjgxr1rmTKRwO9u9nA7-Pkr_-enTZKemsbemeDF_cacD9dD5XbF53_s3M255x6YMrCDDmaOO7ktCTDYeEv881fc7X-46eqfPd1xgQal0zOjdk3Fx1hYf7gwrS717Wc8l10/s1600/Domino2_l.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7e7BsGJHCctjgxr1rmTKRwO9u9nA7-Pkr_-enTZKemsbemeDF_cacD9dD5XbF53_s3M255x6YMrCDDmaOO7ktCTDYeEv881fc7X-46eqfPd1xgQal0zOjdk3Fx1hYf7gwrS717Wc8l10/s320/Domino2_l.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507762759646464994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkqWB_AYkhs0tw9hGMpGyV3-SiTv_Tch-Ta3QE2PAownNME-bDa_sxVA5ibxSe3g93E13BaR2dF_mlEjT2bIP-fnmxkOGYyJIlI-ffExOnZx0jSc7dEDtISCPWC7gAgNGaynNyloL9rE/s1600/27242_724570188626_25524061_40117266_53931_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UvTUruKh0O6-U7rZSighOVnIf2inEI6Dz1iahCMGSTonZQR8tbDM2va7h0VmTXPjlIhiY0uqbXLIZX0avX6yp0SDhpncvJw-Eraw-314A7NcDLZn9a-Zz44Ujz4KRMjBDwjabivDnr4/s320/Domino2_h.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507762185835668226" /></a>Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-74389063320919660402010-08-21T02:19:00.003-05:002010-08-21T02:37:22.381-05:00The Return<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLylH1fuLbc3DkbqNDMiAbFOVwHCHwRJQg9ejpzJ6Wp6YRMjzreMJNhkJqAmya-YTpYWKaK12G3KXEjNXjxKaVK0ywZY78MPM8ufqjjFUXjh-EOHkIFOoIxP4ZAZ1zKtvTk9KUNsYb_Vg/s1600/FC2_pages15_16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkA63hDUk20dCdSAQ49j7fF_syY9Ym5TjTmlBZNpg2OnJv6WyEKZ1y7DWosLVD7hANL-t63qpo6hPHiSGKZa0bSKz9acXWORfqjzWAMKaMpU2moi1L6clS7F8zEipWpXbrOMRoZPOKbw/s320/FC2_pages1_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507761626555927730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozTOkzd1qUS51Q7Nnrmimuhp5K6B482G8JecobzCNtib-yPVHphmsCSaOSjmfentdXxGDIe2waxUfnmOwQcPL8BUTM19wEj-aDmrmzGoA1Pdr_kMuZ1OT3Jbv3YECM-I3ZK_Dj127uJQ/s1600/FC2_pages80_79.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozTOkzd1qUS51Q7Nnrmimuhp5K6B482G8JecobzCNtib-yPVHphmsCSaOSjmfentdXxGDIe2waxUfnmOwQcPL8BUTM19wEj-aDmrmzGoA1Pdr_kMuZ1OT3Jbv3YECM-I3ZK_Dj127uJQ/s320/FC2_pages80_79.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507761620628623378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0pktRcCiJdbaWIUDZHOtpHgzIDTkx20sSlquwGLc6ydq8KXP-56narWYAObD_ZQvUwDMIvmA16Fsgti07IMiFqY7Vc7J6xzxLiU2G6bUNp-w-9xquDpqRyVZpbxiQGSMFPAute7nCEE/s1600/FC2_pages45_46.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0pktRcCiJdbaWIUDZHOtpHgzIDTkx20sSlquwGLc6ydq8KXP-56narWYAObD_ZQvUwDMIvmA16Fsgti07IMiFqY7Vc7J6xzxLiU2G6bUNp-w-9xquDpqRyVZpbxiQGSMFPAute7nCEE/s320/FC2_pages45_46.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507761645875828930" /></a><br /><br />”Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." - Calvin Coolidge<br /><br />So if you haven't forgotten how to get here or have decided to give this blog a try, thanks to you both, it has been long overdue for a reasonable update. I'm posting a few pages from the past few sketchbooks I've finished up over the past few months, and a special portrait of a friend to inspired me to get to the painting again. This past year has been filled with a few battles and difficulties, from family and friends. Any like many things in they, they still are there, but you got to remember if you've got a desire in your heart and the ability to use the gift your given, you have to stay focused and keep "dong the do". Don't change the dial, I'll be updating here faithfully from now on, keeping you up to date on all the happenings on Mr. Visions, including an upcoming Gallery show in December and a number of Comic shorts to be published. Again, thanks for the love and support: long story short - I'm back :)Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-86683681084655255642008-11-08T04:37:00.005-05:002008-11-08T04:50:22.312-05:00Freelance, FREEDOM FORMULA, and all that jazz?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxinWDgEb2e1JgnaeUcmojo3ag3epxY28Ju_cap1uMDRE_lDu-38vtGhGaF7zmwRRkcRgPjQswhehPpKk5XRnvc7nPkR3D8rtXiJGrqMo8M8x0uNRZUvXbN6ZG-zlmPsCzmUpAhHEQyI/s1600-h/FF3_pencils_pg6.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 137px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxinWDgEb2e1JgnaeUcmojo3ag3epxY28Ju_cap1uMDRE_lDu-38vtGhGaF7zmwRRkcRgPjQswhehPpKk5XRnvc7nPkR3D8rtXiJGrqMo8M8x0uNRZUvXbN6ZG-zlmPsCzmUpAhHEQyI/s200/FF3_pencils_pg6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266221483096412914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT58abDGmt19-PPEWMkdOeEbxLBqc27Ju-queIYejR6PvLUHhAX9eIAhl5mNAiDXg_V0kaM4aL8NoHfRPgLwDdm9wfUBou0F9VUp_n9jTGBdgdvODVEqSfZZJ1E6fNuGQqcny4wt3y7gk/s1600-h/FF3_pencils_pg3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT58abDGmt19-PPEWMkdOeEbxLBqc27Ju-queIYejR6PvLUHhAX9eIAhl5mNAiDXg_V0kaM4aL8NoHfRPgLwDdm9wfUBou0F9VUp_n9jTGBdgdvODVEqSfZZJ1E6fNuGQqcny4wt3y7gk/s200/FF3_pencils_pg3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266221353567088562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4VdgmFQEdWXRzYa1gqPegkoL569JMALpuUPowMuZUz13jb-FNdhpcNrTK8dwN3f_GwvzRl6UaH-1Jj8yqHsUQuMTd1al46r4hGKpcIC9Ke39d9ukhWym2kEiUANVXfo9DFlcwfEpK1s/s1600-h/FF3_pencil_pg1MrV.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4VdgmFQEdWXRzYa1gqPegkoL569JMALpuUPowMuZUz13jb-FNdhpcNrTK8dwN3f_GwvzRl6UaH-1Jj8yqHsUQuMTd1al46r4hGKpcIC9Ke39d9ukhWym2kEiUANVXfo9DFlcwfEpK1s/s200/FF3_pencil_pg1MrV.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266221242151052722" /></a><br />Well 2008 is getting more interesting and interesting as it comes to a close. It's had it's share of heavy downs and peaking ups, but I count my blessings and keep moving. I'm now officially in the freelance business, and have stepped into the shoes of professional comic book artist, which sounds weird because I have so, oh so much to learn. But it's extremely enjoyable and I love what I'm doing, so what can you say -<br />My first published comic came out a couple days ago. The title is FREEDOM FORMULA, writeen and created by Edmund Shern and the team over at imaginary friends studio. I jumped on the project midstream, doing the interior pencils. Radical comics, who's putting out the book, has been amazing to work with and has extreme potential. The title itself is in the works of possibly hitting the big screen sometime in the future, being handle by Bryan Singer (blush), who did X-Men 1 & 2.<br />But before I get too much on a tangent, with issue three in stores, I thought I'd post some of the pages I liked from the issue. I'm learning alot,a bulk of the learning curve coming at the end of the issue, but I'm learning what I can do and getting ideas of where I want to take my work. Hope you enjoy -<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">ALL IMAGES AND CONTENT ARE PROPERTIES OF RADICAL COMICS.</span>Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-16661231521601937432008-04-24T14:36:00.004-05:002008-04-24T14:43:48.122-05:00Chesapeake Bay Awareness Posters - facing the horrifying truth!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNLtP03LGWiQRM5HkSIFpY0jQHTroi_Gy8LpaiALXa_3Cy9infJSSYxEuN5zn9phcke5iMnJId8D2pONdAmJeIui2muFaFF-qCMpmYC7AXFMWiHdGtSljvo9-NiyiNs68k8oFHSZX5O0/s1600-h/FinalToxic2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNLtP03LGWiQRM5HkSIFpY0jQHTroi_Gy8LpaiALXa_3Cy9infJSSYxEuN5zn9phcke5iMnJId8D2pONdAmJeIui2muFaFF-qCMpmYC7AXFMWiHdGtSljvo9-NiyiNs68k8oFHSZX5O0/s200/FinalToxic2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192899870035201362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIkVOLxGbJrYnZ32b-1-gTXNw79UyEbogUWTb1YgcGxaM3PfQqI7Zz9yibw-nd9vUuamG73rQrpTz-ubzc4qxwqqhk2Q-P0KgiIjgdF4hLFD_GOJMpJgGLMtm9YP0gjDkhk8zKLWltpg/s1600-h/FinalFishKills2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIkVOLxGbJrYnZ32b-1-gTXNw79UyEbogUWTb1YgcGxaM3PfQqI7Zz9yibw-nd9vUuamG73rQrpTz-ubzc4qxwqqhk2Q-P0KgiIjgdF4hLFD_GOJMpJgGLMtm9YP0gjDkhk8zKLWltpg/s200/FinalFishKills2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192899650991869250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbYlVJgB4FEau16cQWLo5pZx3amjitSZ007SSHpPBU0qXImBFgriC1pZ0i-ziMIq89iN1cJrOWL6EEkTU0YBDP75cl1mh_IEgoavcvNMS1fBphjltf1csVQE7JbnxhAye6plr5ZZ2TfA/s1600-h/FinalDeadzone2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbYlVJgB4FEau16cQWLo5pZx3amjitSZ007SSHpPBU0qXImBFgriC1pZ0i-ziMIq89iN1cJrOWL6EEkTU0YBDP75cl1mh_IEgoavcvNMS1fBphjltf1csVQE7JbnxhAye6plr5ZZ2TfA/s200/FinalDeadzone2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192899457718340914" /></a><br />I did these with my friend David Pijor a while back, they are part of an Advertisement campaign raising awareness of pollution throughout the Chesapeake Bay area. The theme of the vintage b movie posters where used to a) hint at the horrifying truth that the Chesapeake Bay area is in danger of being a highly polluted and unlivable place and b) to grab people's attention. David cooked up the idea and asked me if I wanted to come on board, and of course I was there. Hope you guys dig em and they get the word out. We are currently discussing a print run, but we have to iron out some details, we'll keep you posted.<br /><br />Artwork (Mr. Visions - www.mrvisions.com)<br />Copy Writing and Art Direction (John Armstrong & David Pijor - www.pijornification.com)Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-27609944818138884242008-04-16T12:37:00.003-05:002008-04-16T12:47:09.056-05:00I'm back!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoJJEGe1PyMsonCOjidNNCci85D9fjRGvLBFP8q4yjg66wybc3k0oBCbO65GvlFCzzMbh2HP2bZuEZP1VXAQwNN2s0IrrYYbFYXIBQ-apagJ1w8nhxTKvnpnoNXghb3MbfgxwuXfvx_I/s1600-h/PETERPAN_redesign_MrVisions_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoJJEGe1PyMsonCOjidNNCci85D9fjRGvLBFP8q4yjg66wybc3k0oBCbO65GvlFCzzMbh2HP2bZuEZP1VXAQwNN2s0IrrYYbFYXIBQ-apagJ1w8nhxTKvnpnoNXghb3MbfgxwuXfvx_I/s200/PETERPAN_redesign_MrVisions_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189900840927174258" /></a><br />Hey guys and gals, sorry for the embarrassingly long wait. Things have been crazy on this end, trying to make a run at the art race instead of tripping over my feet. Alot of what I've been doing recently has been graphic design oriented, mostly logos and other designs. It's fun taking on challenges like these, but the kid inside me keeps telling me to take off the tie and suite and get back to the things that excited me when I was young, what I really want to do with these hands of mine. So off in Neverland I've been, and here are the first fruits of my visit: I'm redesigning some of my favorite childhood characters, starting with the one and only Peter Pan. I tried going for a wild child boy, very tribal: a nature boy. I also wanted to portray him as mischievous, so you can see the over sized belt, taken from Hook no doubt, along with some trophies: the Captain's fine hooks! Anyway, I'll be showing some more love here in the coming weeks. Thanks for the support guys, take care, and I'll talk to you guys soon. God bless -Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-41600287375423229512007-01-18T00:44:00.000-05:002007-01-18T01:03:34.875-05:00A Chemical Romance of Sorts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEl_BMTxGyVaQX6Qo5j47hLrdbmHrS4pmnaQe4oBa2G_nEx9GPFk-hgCJaERnvSsi2PDLtAQiz5mEpyV2Edlv5kAU-G0-FRnRX7RZPi-3KUwpnlvTjDOe_6c6gUHP4BIt-jxN63IAkao/s1600-h/JOKERFINAL1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEl_BMTxGyVaQX6Qo5j47hLrdbmHrS4pmnaQe4oBa2G_nEx9GPFk-hgCJaERnvSsi2PDLtAQiz5mEpyV2Edlv5kAU-G0-FRnRX7RZPi-3KUwpnlvTjDOe_6c6gUHP4BIt-jxN63IAkao/s200/JOKERFINAL1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021247142955544914" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCHWUKScY3jSQRUR_U1RVxdU8WijZjgkAcUBKrYWaiBUOeIDc5kDCAJyCEJ-3qJ9fjsD9aRCR7xO9VYs59fu-_oY3x4dAKjrgfS9rpTmy3adGZxiLXz-YH-EVPev9CLspx0gW2PudUZM/s1600-h/madlyinlovebnw.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCHWUKScY3jSQRUR_U1RVxdU8WijZjgkAcUBKrYWaiBUOeIDc5kDCAJyCEJ-3qJ9fjsD9aRCR7xO9VYs59fu-_oY3x4dAKjrgfS9rpTmy3adGZxiLXz-YH-EVPev9CLspx0gW2PudUZM/s200/madlyinlovebnw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021247147250512226" /></a><br />Here's my version of the Joker and his queen of chaos, Harley Quinne. Here I tried to combine my flavor of line with a similar handling of blacks from the previous drawing. this piece proved to be a bit of fun, because I was able to develop the joker as I saw him, a really rotten core of a villian. I really see him as a sick and twisted, chemically unbalanced foe. As one friend put it, "the yin to Batman's cold, methodical yang." Anyway, I hope you enjoy.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-55985850362391674212007-01-15T17:08:00.000-05:002007-01-15T17:20:40.207-05:00The Return of Lobster Johnson<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghXe32w_p4T5lYfA0c0dm7j1R1Bde5P5ci8sEwD_Kno4Fx-vH6fRP3zJnozXCRKZytJAl1oRZQf1sWw7Rb9wB_Umh2nInEbhsn4UYwqnsnoetqWUKyAqMWG_kKCdAeig-0-kqdvAtEzU/s1600-h/ReturnofLJfinal.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghXe32w_p4T5lYfA0c0dm7j1R1Bde5P5ci8sEwD_Kno4Fx-vH6fRP3zJnozXCRKZytJAl1oRZQf1sWw7Rb9wB_Umh2nInEbhsn4UYwqnsnoetqWUKyAqMWG_kKCdAeig-0-kqdvAtEzU/s200/ReturnofLJfinal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020385624055574770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaGPJ7Lns0ZNKy8E7_KCs3bdKNIS61cffBZsXCYov2NN1so5FqqNXEiQMO00k7G9Zrtpop1OuqAOZGGofqA8v112s03fa4BSzQWM2kbl8qvr2x3q3j4V1Cy5IFNdvymlkrhM11vRYYIg/s1600-h/ReturnofLJBNW.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaGPJ7Lns0ZNKy8E7_KCs3bdKNIS61cffBZsXCYov2NN1so5FqqNXEiQMO00k7G9Zrtpop1OuqAOZGGofqA8v112s03fa4BSzQWM2kbl8qvr2x3q3j4V1Cy5IFNdvymlkrhM11vRYYIg/s200/ReturnofLJBNW.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020385624055574786" /></a><br />Over my break I took some time to crank out some ink pieces, experimenting and studying some of the greats like Mike Mignola. I'm trying to hone in on my style, and the first fruit of all this came out in the form of Lobster Johnson, one of my favorite characters. There's many more coming as I finish coloring them, so stay tuned. Take care and I hope you enjoy.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-5732262695270532592007-01-03T17:50:00.000-05:002007-01-03T17:57:25.823-05:00Happy New Year!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMRhdJnGRmLyth4mbDrpoJ3hT24xgcUqM1w5GsR4ZPEgjZtgotxkNEia6b3gUci-HAHlVeTVw1zMqzHv_GmvnWgQTVhesAzIaGUA_8ddX6L38ztm1wD0fNn57ye69A3WEuwbltndDKQM/s1600-h/invincibleweb.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMRhdJnGRmLyth4mbDrpoJ3hT24xgcUqM1w5GsR4ZPEgjZtgotxkNEia6b3gUci-HAHlVeTVw1zMqzHv_GmvnWgQTVhesAzIaGUA_8ddX6L38ztm1wD0fNn57ye69A3WEuwbltndDKQM/s320/invincibleweb.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5015942119649188386" /></a><br />Ok, so I'm a little late, but I'm sure alot of you can understand if I say this time of the year can be a bit hectic. Thought I'd post this one: It's a piece I did for the DRAW! Invincible event Velocity Comics hosted here in Richmond. I came out the victor this time around so that was exciting. Chances of this getting published in an issue of "Invincible" is up in the air, so I'll keep you all posted. "Invincible" is an Image Comics character, and a great read, I encourage you guys to pick up a trade if you can. I'll be posting more of art soon, I'm in the process of trying to crank out a piece a day, so wish me your best. Captain's log signing out --Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-15628891787385791082006-11-19T21:06:00.000-05:002006-11-19T21:54:52.534-05:00Dream of the Rood<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/1600/171466/dreamoftheroodweb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/320/792641/dreamoftheroodweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This was another fun piece, but I had to take a break from it for about 2 months before I knew how to finish it. The piece is based on the poem, "The Dream of the Rood", an Old English writing describing the journey Christ takes to the cross. The piece describes Christ as a heroic figure, a warrior battling his way to the tree where he must lay down his life for the sake of all. I started the piece knowing the certain elements I wanted to tie in, bringing a sort of Carravaggio feel to a Alphonse Mucha approach. I was halfway through the piece when I realized there was something missing. After two months working on other pieces, the mosiac background came to me, giving me the final product. Hope you enjoy.<br /><br />This piece is 24" x 32", Oil on Board. 11" x 14" Prints are available by request via email.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-55432676884388710172006-11-19T21:01:00.000-05:002006-11-19T21:05:15.298-05:00Portrait of Katherine<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/1600/259837/MADAMEROUGEweb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/320/959450/MADAMEROUGEweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This is a portrait of my girlfriend, Kat. She was patient to pose for so long. I seemed to finally get the shot I wanted, and thus we have the painting. Hope you enjoy.<br /><br />This piece is 24" x 24", Acrylic on Board.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-74654752904085770992006-11-19T20:52:00.000-05:002006-11-19T21:53:20.899-05:00Rumpelstiltzkin<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/1600/981289/RUMPELSTILTSKINweb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/320/474216/RUMPELSTILTSKINweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Here's a piece I did for a children's collection of the Brothers Grimm Tales, soon to be released. It was a really exciting experience illustrating one of my favorite tales as a kid. I always saw the character as a really dark, conniving individual, slaving over his work with a twisted grin. I'm sure I looked like this while painting it, haha. Hope you enjoy.<br /><br />This piece is 24" x 32", Acrylic on Board.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-83430511276114346602006-11-19T20:40:00.000-05:002006-11-19T21:18:39.376-05:00The Harvest<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/1600/424513/TheHarvestweb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/320/506719/TheHarvestweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This piece was fun, although it's meaning only came to me afterwards when talking with a friend. It's purpose at first was to simply be for a Halloween art show. Later on many told me they saw alot of messages and symbolism being sent from it, and soon I realized what it was for me. The cross undoubtibly is projected in the piece, and I guess I put myself in the shoes of the escaping child. Sometimes following my beliefs can be a scary feeling, and sometimes like Jonah you just wanna run. That's a good time to grow in whatever situation you're in, and find out what your really running from. Then again, there could be a kid out there running from a possessed scarecrow and a parade of zombies. Either way, I hope you enjoy.<br /><br />This piece is 24" x 32", Oil on Board. 11" x 14" Prints are available by request via email.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104464194048585107.post-39075956932286264602006-11-19T20:29:00.000-05:002006-11-19T20:59:12.661-05:00The Healing<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/1600/759388/TheHealingweb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3475/256892601812571/320/760757/TheHealingweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The subject of this painting is very near to me. I put myself in the place of the blind man everyday, asking for the ability to see and the ability to trust a being I can't see. Faith itself is a funny thing, when you have it, you put yourself in the most awkward situations, only sure of the outcome by hoping and praying. And in the end, you feel satisfied, and that your life has been filled with so many possibilities that were hard to see before.<br /><br />This piece is 32" x 24", Oil on Board.Chris Visionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17700149724326197022noreply@blogger.com2