Spider Report post Posted August 31, 2010 Made this cause I wanna start journaling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CubMasterDan Report post Posted August 31, 2010 Made this cause I wanna start journaling. I love it. What boy would not want to have that for a journal cover? My son would go nuts for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted August 31, 2010 The hooks pulling on the flesh are waaaay out there...cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted September 1, 2010 That is OFF the hook, brother!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cary A Report post Posted September 1, 2010 This thing is crazy.... is it a journal for nightmares or what .. awsome work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Made this cause I wanna start journaling. My following comments are in no way trying to be picky or chastising in any way, please do not take offense. My youngest daughter, she is 25 years young, likes the skulls, dragons, extreme art, etc. I am an old codger and I simply do not get it. Can anyone tell me what is going through your mind when you design this sort of thing? When I was a kid growing up we would have been locked up if we even drew these images on a piece of paper I am honestly interested in where the inspiration comes from. I try to understand almost everything in this world of ours, politicians excepted. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Hey Spider, sweet journal cover man! I now understand better why you and I hit it off right away when I met you a couple of months back. Check out this mixed media/woodturning I did a few years ago for a magazine feature...I knew there was a reason I liked ya. hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott Report post Posted September 1, 2010 sweet like it that will get a lot of heads turning nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted September 1, 2010 I love it, the hooks are coming striahgt out of hell raiser to my minds eye, It's a bit light in colour for me but still it's awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Ya...Thats pretty damn awsome dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted September 2, 2010 My following comments are in no way trying to be picky or chastising in any way, please do not take offense. My youngest daughter, she is 25 years young, likes the skulls, dragons, extreme art, etc. I am an old codger and I simply do not get it. Can anyone tell me what is going through your mind when you design this sort of thing? When I was a kid growing up we would have been locked up if we even drew these images on a piece of paper I am honestly interested in where the inspiration comes from. I try to understand almost everything in this world of ours, politicians excepted. ferg Thanks everyone. I love how this piece turned out. It wasn't planned and just happened. Ferg, I can't say what inspires me to make the things I do. Not cause I don't want to or it's a secret but because I'm not fully sure what it is. I just know that this type of art makes me feel good, at ease and even free. I'm not a very traditional guy in my art and I don't feel I should bottle up any feelings or thoughts I have. I do believe that I should find a creative/non harmful way of expressing them. Of course not all my pieces come with negative feelings but instead are just an expression of any feelings I may be having. In regards to this journal cover, I drew it directly on the leather without a template or pre-sketch because I wanted it to represent a freedom in expression. No reservations. This journal will hold my outward thoughts and my deep inner feelings. Maybe the ones I won't verbally share but the secret thoughts I hold inside. But all my raw, unfiltered thoughts. If anyone is willing to read it then they are welcome to anything they get from it and should be open to whatever may come. I believe THAT is what a journal should be. Me. I believe people were more conservative or maybe even not so willing to accept that people had certain feelings before and that's maybe why you would be "locked up" if you drew things like this. Trust me growing up I even received that sometimes and it took me a while to realize that I might not think like others. But that's ok... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Thanks everyone. I love how this piece turned out. It wasn't planned and just happened. Ferg, I can't say what inspires me to make the things I do. Not cause I don't want to or it's a secret but because I'm not fully sure what it is. I just know that this type of art makes me feel good, at ease and even free. I'm not a very traditional guy in my art and I don't feel I should bottle up any feelings or thoughts I have. I do believe that I should find a creative/non harmful way of expressing them. Of course not all my pieces come with negative feelings but instead are just an expression of any feelings I may be having. In regards to this journal cover, I drew it directly on the leather without a template or pre-sketch because I wanted it to represent a freedom in expression. No reservations. This journal will hold my outward thoughts and my deep inner feelings. Maybe the ones I won't verbally share but the secret thoughts I hold inside. But all my raw, unfiltered thoughts. If anyone is willing to read it then they are welcome to anything they get from it and should be open to whatever may come. I believe THAT is what a journal should be. Me. I believe people were more conservative or maybe even not so willing to accept that people had certain feelings before and that's maybe why you would be "locked up" if you drew things like this. Trust me growing up I even received that sometimes and it took me a while to realize that I might not think like others. But that's ok... I can relate! But you can freehand your drawings, & that's a definite plus for you- I wish I could put what I see on paper or leather... russ Edited September 2, 2010 by whinewine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks everyone. I love how this piece turned out. It wasn't planned and just happened. Ferg, I can't say what inspires me to make the things I do. Not cause I don't want to or it's a secret but because I'm not fully sure what it is. I just know that this type of art makes me feel good, at ease and even free. I'm not a very traditional guy in my art and I don't feel I should bottle up any feelings or thoughts I have. I do believe that I should find a creative/non harmful way of expressing them. Of course not all my pieces come with negative feelings but instead are just an expression of any feelings I may be having. In regards to this journal cover, I drew it directly on the leather without a template or pre-sketch because I wanted it to represent a freedom in expression. No reservations. This journal will hold my outward thoughts and my deep inner feelings. Maybe the ones I won't verbally share but the secret thoughts I hold inside. But all my raw, unfiltered thoughts. If anyone is willing to read it then they are welcome to anything they get from it and should be open to whatever may come. I believe THAT is what a journal should be. Me. I believe people were more conservative or maybe even not so willing to accept that people had certain feelings before and that's maybe why you would be "locked up" if you drew things like this. Trust me growing up I even received that sometimes and it took me a while to realize that I might not think like others. But that's ok... As I said before, I was simply interested to know what your inspiration for the rendering was. Thank you for your explanation, that is all I was looking for. My original vocation was a building contractor. I drew my own plans. They were renderings done from what I felt and understood what buildings should look like. Many folks are enjoying those homes to this day. Everyone should be so lucky as to have the full life I have enjoyed for almost seventy seven years. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joquarter Report post Posted September 3, 2010 I guess this is a yournal for Metal fan's . Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted September 3, 2010 Yeah I love sketching. Can't say it always comes out the way I want but something happens. Haha If it's a specific idea I want I will sketch it out on paper sometimes. You can always take an existing drawing and modify it. I just like my stuff to be MY ideas but some people request a certain logo or picture in my style. That's a blessing. Ferg I took no offense and I do appreciate you asking. Asking for insite is awesome so thank you. I'm sure you feel great having designed such places. joquarter, I guess it can be for a metal fan but hey as much as I like metal and other music I'm listening to Corinne Bailey Ray right now. hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
