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In my most ambitious work (huge acrylic - 5 feet by 7 feet), this surreal self portrait takes place in a biological setting. I wanted to place myself amidst the landscapes and structures of past beginnings of life and the progression of life on earth through procreation and metamorphosized growth. I also place many hidden symbolisms that reflect my emtions, desires, visions, and the spiritual battles that take place when i work. I put every ounce of power into this creation and it completely drained me when i finished it. I had to recover for 2 weeks without doing anything before i could start painting again. I am very happy with the outcome and i consider this work very personal and immensely intense. The camera picture doesnt quite do it justice once again. But i hope you can get the ideas relatively well from this picture. Copyright 2005 imaginative pencil and myself. All rights reserved.
28 Comments
Michael Easter 10 Jan 2010
Oh wow so very cool!Francisco Capelo 18 Apr 2006
Greeaaat art.Renata Cavanaugh 20 Aug 2005
Excellent workDonald Giovany 09 Aug 2005
captivating , fasciating and complex. BOVE AND BEYOND IMAGINATIONEmily Reed 30 Jun 2005
So cool!John Enright 05 May 2005
This is off the charts. I am gonna have to give you a 12 for intense effort.Debbie Jensen 03 May 2005
what an awesome self-portrait! i love how you did this!Paul Grech 01 May 2005
Justin, this is a truly epic piece of work, reminiscent of Hieronymous Bosch (though this is entirely from you). I would love to see this in person. Easily one of my favorites on this site!Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 01 May 2005
A very worthy catharsis! magnificent work! Love it!Juan Gomez 01 May 2005
Nice painting..has and old feeling about it..very OLDfrancis kwok peng kin 01 May 2005
amazing and stunning work .....you are a genius....Jo Glasscock 30 Apr 2005
sigh ....what can I say that hasn't already been said.....great job ...could get lost in there for weeks upon weeks 10++++Michael Koratich 30 Apr 2005
Amazing. Perfect all the way from concept to execution.Susan Epps 30 Apr 2005
Stunning, Justin...just stunning!Blonde Blythe 30 Apr 2005
Wow! I can't believe the size & detail of this! Incredible!Thom Roslan 30 Apr 2005
I Like It !!!Loredana 30 Apr 2005
Oh My Justin its a huge project and a wonderfl work indeed the colors the detail is fantastic you took on a big job and you suceeded in doing an awesome composition it is to be expected from a talent as yourself you can look forever and see new things in this its so complex amaizing 10 ++++Gregory Edwards 30 Apr 2005
I hammer my self and happen to draw in a very similiar way. colRenee Nemerov 30 Apr 2005
Interesting -SkilllfulBluemoonshadow 30 Apr 2005
I love your unique style... this one seems less vivrant in terms of colours you used... is it just the scanning?? Either way, a very interesting image..good stuff~!!Nira Dabush 30 Apr 2005
Impressive self - portrait ....the work itself, justin describe the complexity of your mind ,I guess...and it has the atmosphere in some part of underwater...the fish,your sign...the colour combination??? yes,I can see its GREAT!Rhonda Shereck 30 Apr 2005
wow....certainly looks "into" a person!....georgia brown 30 Apr 2005
I have looked ans looked and still find so many interesting details! Great job!sher richardson 30 Apr 2005
5 feet by 7 feet??? ohmy Justin... my favorite from all you works.. and my very first thought upon seeing it was that it was painted with care and love...the colours so compatable and working hand in hand to explain you to anyone who views it... almost a 'love me for my complexities and do not fear me' whisper... accolades : )teresa greene 30 Apr 2005
Just amazing work!!!!Joke Schotting 30 Apr 2005
As always Justin,great and beautiful work!!Marlem Diaz 30 Apr 2005
Just amaizing the constant flow on this work!thea walstra 30 Apr 2005
Very interesting and beautiful work. It is fabulous