Earthrise
Description
Earthrise is a very famous image from the moon landings where the earth can be seen rising above the moon's horizon. Whilst Earthrise is a particular image there are lots of similar examples. This image is completely fictitious but using the same concept.
I have always been facinated by space and space exploration and I was captivated by the Earthrise image, just how remote the Earth appears and how peaceful. It is an image that has been in my mind for several years and one that I have wanted to create for almost as long but never felt I had the ability or the right media. Scraperboard is superbly suited to space art because of the black surface and once I discovered it I couldn't resist an Earthrise image.
Details
Size: A5 5.8" * 8.3" (14.8cm * 21cm)
Time
This image, although largely complete is not yet finished but has taken about 10 hours.
John Miles
Description
John is a singer songwriter who has had many singles and albums in the charts over his continuing career. These days he often writes songs or music for other performers. He is the musical director for the european Night of the Proms and is part of the organisational team. Usually he performs at each show.
John was also musical director, and played on stage, for Tina Turner on her world tours.
One of his most well known songs is called Music and one of his albums is Zaragon. You may be having a deja-vue moment here about my studio name, yes that is from where the studio name and my internet nickname are derived.
This is my very first scraperboard image, creating it was very daunting but I very much enjoyed the experience and learning that I got from doing it.
Details
Size: A5 5.8" * 8.3" (14.8cm * 21cm)
Time
This portrait took approximately 20 hours to create.