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Goya and David Pendragons

Jun 20, 2011 21:35

Title: Uther as Saturn
Artist: reni_m
Rating: PG-13
Characters/relationships: Uther
Content notes: Cannibalism, blood
Summary: I was inspired by Goya's Saturn Devouring His Son
I thought this piece showcased Uther's insanity over people with magic rather well.
Oil pastel.
( Uther )

artist: reni_m, character: uther, character: arthur, project: artist and animation styles, rating: general, rating: teen

Comments 13

phoenixacid June 21 2011, 05:05:33 UTC

Oh wow, the Uther one is scary! And the painting you did of Napoleon!Arthur is just wonderful; It's really striking and I love the texture of your work.

reni_m June 21 2011, 14:25:49 UTC

You see why I didn't want to post the Uther piece all by itself!
People will think I'm a weirdo ... which I sorta am, lol.
But yeah, the history behind Goya's original piece is actually really interesting and I thought it fit really well with Uther's background.

With the Arthur one, I was concerned about getting a similar feel of the oil painting with watercolors. But I'm glad it worked out!

castmeaway June 22 2011, 00:04:09 UTC

umm. wow! these are just...wow.

Napoleon!Arthur is kind of unbelievable, and creepy Uther is creepy (but kind of cool).

(Damn, but I'm one lucky bitch for getting you as my artist. just sayin.)

reni_m June 22 2011, 01:58:30 UTC

Thank you!! :D
*hugs*

(Aww, I'm glad you find me a good catch!)

angel_gospel June 22 2011, 02:32:45 UTC

I've seen that Greek myth inspired painting before and it's fitting, but so creepy! Alsom the second is lovely!

reni_m June 22 2011, 14:43:18 UTC

I think at his worst moments, Uther is very creepy.

Thank you!

ravyn_ashling June 26 2011, 01:45:06 UTC

Uther as Saturn is perfect. it's so PERFECT. i'm loving on his maniacal expression and the flesh in his hands so. hard. and the one of Arthur is just gorgeous! i kind of want to twirl my fingers along his horse's curls. ♥

reni_m June 27 2011, 00:14:07 UTC

Aww, thank you!!
I'm glad you enjoy them! :D

amphigoury June 27 2011, 04:19:02 UTC

Well done! I know it was hard posting that Uther one, but I'm glad you did. Not all art has to be flowers and ponies and boys kissing. This piece did it's job! Like the original, it's supposed to freak folks out. It should be hard to look at. The first time I saw it, I had to look away for a sec! LOL! But like the glutton for punishment I am, I looked back. lol! Well done! Way to take a chance!

reni_m June 27 2011, 05:51:52 UTC

Thanks for taking that second look! :D
I can tell you from experience that if you look at it everyday it won't even shock you anymore!
(I may look at it everyday ... I don't have a good place to store it yet. I do not want oil pastels on my watercolors!)