tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post5514906824617484680..comments2024-03-29T00:10:44.640-04:00Comments on Cincinnati Illustrators Blog: First Responder Illustration for Drake Rehabilitation CenterRyan Ostranderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166999318810207543noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-83906700272929087912010-05-11T16:59:53.933-04:002010-05-11T16:59:53.933-04:00man oh man I've been away from here too long -...man oh man I've been away from here too long - great piece, Bruce! It was a lot to get into one image in a cohesive way but the background really helps hold it all together, and I agree the palette is perfect. Any idea how the border/type treatment will be done?jpmagg3https://www.blogger.com/profile/08402312682380835514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-86433442319485098912010-05-03T16:39:11.709-04:002010-05-03T16:39:11.709-04:00I also like the compositional emphasis you did wit...I also like the compositional emphasis you did with the color - the warmer than possible colors of the first responders puts them in a separate space from the skyline. It's almost as if you snuck in a two-panel narrative into a single image.Brian Hagenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534736723885743760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-28967919691157909672010-05-03T12:18:34.456-04:002010-05-03T12:18:34.456-04:00Thanks for all of the comments. The piece is 22&q...Thanks for all of the comments. The piece is 22" x 30" Christina. You do what you can do with a job. There are many things that I would've like to address (I agree with Justin's comments too.) Clearly an intense challenge and tried to address it best as I could. I know there are plenty of local powerhouses that could really handle this job with more ease than I! Thanks for the feedback!bmeriksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245281404913640962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-55592373909953027532010-05-03T11:57:48.772-04:002010-05-03T11:57:48.772-04:00First-rate, Bruce!
I was hoping someone would ans...First-rate, Bruce! <br />I was hoping someone would answer John's appeal to do this. I knew I couldn't do the subject matter justice. You went above and beyond.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885271094483228148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-58071597730579070242010-05-03T09:22:43.157-04:002010-05-03T09:22:43.157-04:00Very nice work. the colour is nice. I like how you...Very nice work. the colour is nice. I like how you infused everything with that yellow, afternoon glow. Very cool. It's funny, but when people think drama anymore it's intense action and crazy goings on. But drama can be just as powerful with an expression in a face or a tensed body ready to respond at a moment's notice. Thanks for sharing this image, Bruce.<br /><br />I like the subtle diagonals you create with the roof-lines of the vehicles behind the main action. My only criticism is that I would like to see some of the figures more grounded. Some of them look like they're floating (specifically the guy prying the door open. But, ultimately, a nice image. Just something to think about for the future work you do. Very nice piece. I like how there is very little detail, just shapes. It's kinda graphic. Reminds me of Hopper's work.Justin D. Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761933599561212447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-2358377160508113532010-05-03T07:56:12.304-04:002010-05-03T07:56:12.304-04:00Nicely done Bruce! How big is the painting?
Will ...Nicely done Bruce! How big is the painting?<br /><br />Will you be at the fundraiser? A friend of mine is doing something with the fundraiser. Her husband had a stroke a couple years ago and has benefitted a lot from Drake's services.<br /><br />Really nice color palette. That is a complex scene to pull off.Christina Waldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11806739687845098075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734322865929987142.post-80417113596111556332010-05-03T04:40:25.575-04:002010-05-03T04:40:25.575-04:00Another fantastic job, Bruce.
The layout and col...Another fantastic job, Bruce. <br /><br />The layout and color are especially effective in focusing your eye on the rescue scene. That's a tough nut to crack... show first responders drama without any injury or gore, but you did it.Daryll Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12724129756643386846noreply@blogger.com