James Reading About History

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James Reading About History

One of a set of fifty (!) caricatures for a private commission. © Copyright Graviton Creations ltd. 2004 Two things about this image, first, I painted it while listening to one of the Harry Potter audio books and I think there's a Hogwarts influence in it, and secondly, I had the best fun inventing names for the books in the background.

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Cartoon/Comics Computer/Digital Places/Events caricature books library history skint artists sextants

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John Enright

John Enright 02 Apr 2006

this is really unusual... very good work. great style and technique.

Stu Smith
Artist Reply: Cheers John. Have I said that all these designs were to be printed around coffee mugs, hence the composition? I haven't? Oh, well, all these - oh.
Sandy Madison

Sandy Madison 12 Jul 2005

This is really an effective illustration style that could be applied to a lot of magazine and book illustration. Your composition is also striking because it breaks all the traditions so very well.

Stu Smith
Artist Reply: Cheers Sandy, that's a dead nice thing to say. And yes, if there are any art directors out there take Sandy's advice and commission me today for full-flavoured illustrations with added tradition breakage and honey-smoked composition.
Christine brand

Christine brand 11 Jul 2005

WOW! HOW R U OVER THERE IN ENGLAND? I have seen the tragedy in London. Really feel for your people. I am in the USA, we r so sad over here about your recent events ...I find your work Incredibly real n impressive! Take Care n Stay Safe. CB

Stu Smith
Artist Reply: [shouts] WERE ALL FINE OVER HERE, THANKS!! Glad you like the artwork. Don't worry about us lot, we're planning on ruling the world again soon. Oops? Cat's out of the bag, I hope nobody reads this.