My intense and heartfelt apologies for not responding sooner; i just got done with a truly infernal finals week, and i kept waiting for a chance to sit down and write you a proper review, but it never came; this was very rude of me, and i want you to know that this great bit of art really brightened one of the hardest nights of the week --i discovered it shortly after tripping up a set of stairs and dropping my final studio project of six handprinted/bound books into a puddle six hours before the class critique and it helped jog me a bit out of the black shallow pit of despair into which i had settled. The subsequent frantic reprinting/binding of the books and writing of research paper did not, however, leave me the time i wanted to spend thanking you for it.
Formally, I really enjoy the repeated circle motif: the interaction among the table, background cutout, wreath, and mug really ties the piece together. Additionally, the cross on the front of the bible and the back of Aziraphale’s chair make a nice connection in the first ‘layer’ of the drawing, and i think it really helps establish a sense of space. At the same time, the browns and greens that compose Aziraphale’s outfit complement the colors of the far background, making Crowley seem wonderfully intrusive, sandwiched as he is between the two layers-- the black-clad misfit skulking about the place.
Regarding the pair: I love that their faces are so different; you’ve really managed to evoke believable structure with just a few lines. I feel like I get a great sense for the shapes of both their faces, in that they’re cartooned, but I can see it translating to real life. Crowley’s mouth, with that triangle of sneer in the corner, and the cheekbones, are particularly effective.
I also adore the angle of Crowley’s hand with the mug. it’s a very believable, casual reach.
In conclusion, I love it! Thank you so much, mystery artist. You definitely made a shitty day much brighter, and I hope your holidays are wonderful.
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Date: 2006-12-15 02:29 am (UTC)My intense and heartfelt apologies for not responding sooner; i just got done with a truly infernal finals week, and i kept waiting for a chance to sit down and write you a proper review, but it never came; this was very rude of me, and i want you to know that this great bit of art really brightened one of the hardest nights of the week --i discovered it shortly after tripping up a set of stairs and dropping my final studio project of six handprinted/bound books into a puddle six hours before the class critique and it helped jog me a bit out of the black shallow pit of despair into which i had settled. The subsequent frantic reprinting/binding of the books and writing of research paper did not, however, leave me the time i wanted to spend thanking you for it.
Formally, I really enjoy the repeated circle motif: the interaction among the table, background cutout, wreath, and mug really ties the piece together. Additionally, the cross on the front of the bible and the back of Aziraphale’s chair make a nice connection in the first ‘layer’ of the drawing, and i think it really helps establish a sense of space. At the same time, the browns and greens that compose Aziraphale’s outfit complement the colors of the far background, making Crowley seem wonderfully intrusive, sandwiched as he is between the two layers-- the black-clad misfit skulking about the place.
Regarding the pair: I love that their faces are so different; you’ve really managed to evoke believable structure with just a few lines. I feel like I get a great sense for the shapes of both their faces, in that they’re cartooned, but I can see it translating to real life. Crowley’s mouth, with that triangle of sneer in the corner, and the cheekbones, are particularly effective.
I also adore the angle of Crowley’s hand with the mug. it’s a very believable, casual reach.
In conclusion, I love it! Thank you so much, mystery artist. You definitely made a shitty day much brighter, and I hope your holidays are wonderful.
molly (winkout)