In '98 a remake of King Kong was going to come out... and then the American Godzilla happened. At the time, though, I was excited (as I am now about the remake that IS going ahead) and, not knowing who might be cast, made my own 'fantasy football' version of KONG with my favourite cast... well, the Fay Wray casting was the toughest at the time, as there were few blondes with staying power I really liked. Can you guess any of them anyway...? 11x14 on paper (go to my website to link/learn more about this piece).
EDIT: 01-07-07 Brande New Scan from the original artwork.
Thanks... This is one I prefur in b/w though... I wouldn't mind seeing it in sepia half-tones *shrug*
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Wow is the guy with dark hair Brue Campbell? I love the layout you've done for this pic. While your style is very American comic book (this is a compliment, bare with me) the layout is more Japanese Manga. It really works with the art deco styling that was popular when the film originally debuted. (I think, but it is very art deco, that much I'm sure.) You've done an excellent job with the inking. I bet the real movie poster won't be half as good.
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"You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was." Old Irish Proverb
Wow, those are some sweet compliments/comments... thanks. I so often get labelled 'comic book' with my art style, but my roots are just as influenced by 20's-50's illustration style... THat aside, yes, I was going very much for the Art Deco feel for the layout (though I love a lot of contemporary japanese poster art), as that was the original setting of the film, and YES, that is Bruce Campbell as Jack Driscol, Gary Oldman as Carl Denham, and finally Mira Sorvino as Ann Darrow (though in PJ's case, I love his casting of Naomi Watts). Thanks for the compliments on the inking - I enjoy the hell out of it when it turns out like that.
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I can see the other influences in your style. I really love your black and white pieces. I think what gave Bruce away was of course the chin. I'm gonna keep an eye on your work. I love what you've done so far.
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"You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was." Old Irish Proverb
You gotta love a guy who names his book "if chins could kill."
Thanks!
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The cat in the hat.......
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"Nothing is Impossible... until proven otherwise."
Scott P. 'Doc' Vaughn's site: [link]
Official Hero-Lore site: [link]
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Atte. Beto
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"You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was." Old Irish Proverb
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-Doc Redfield (dA Gallery: [link])
"Nothing is Impossible... until proven otherwise."
Scott P. 'Doc' Vaughn's site: [link]
Official Hero-Lore site: [link]
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"You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was." Old Irish Proverb
Thanks!
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-Doc Redfield (dA Gallery: [link])
"Nothing is Impossible... until proven otherwise."
Scott P. 'Doc' Vaughn's site: [link]
Official Hero-Lore site: [link]
As a fan of monster movies (Kong being one of my favorites) I can say without a doubt that you sir, rocked this piece.
I also loved your casting choices, now let's see how PJ does with his, hmmm?
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