Lino Ventura was an italian wrestler and actor who started his acting career in France with the film noir thriller "Touchez pas au grisbi". He became very popular since then and played in many so called "films policier", inspired by the film noir genre.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Film Noir - Lino Ventura
Lino Ventura was an italian wrestler and actor who started his acting career in France with the film noir thriller "Touchez pas au grisbi". He became very popular since then and played in many so called "films policier", inspired by the film noir genre.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
film noir
"Would you like me to tell you the little story of right-hand/left-hand? The story of good and evil? H-A-T-E! It was with this left hand that old brother Cain struck the blow that laid his brother low. L-O-V-E! You see these fingers, dear hearts? These fingers has veins that run straight to the soul of man. The right hand, friends, the hand of love. Now watch, and I'll show you the story of life. Those fingers, dear hearts, is always a-warring and a-tugging, one agin t'other. Now watch 'em! Old brother left hand, left hand he's a fighting, and it looks like love's a goner. But wait a minute! Hot dog, love's a winning! Yessirree! It's love that's won, and old left hand hate is down for the count!"
— Reverend Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum) in "The Night of the Hunter"
Oscar-winning actor Charles Laughton directed one film in his career — 1955's "The Night of the Hunter". It starred Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, a very young Peter Graves and Robert Mitchum in a positively chilling performance as one of the most fearsome villains in movie history. Mitchum plays self-appointed Reverend Harry Powell, a fanatically-religious serial killer. He preys on the widow and children of his prison cellmate. He gives a riveting portrayal that shows the character as calm as he is menacing. The character was based on real-life killer Harry Powers and was the inspiration for a number of "tough guys" to get "LOVE" and "HATE" tattooed across their knuckles.
Laughton chose to shoot the film in black and white, paying homage to the harsh, angular look of German expressionist films of the 1920s. The film is starkly lit, strangely staged and, in parts, cryptically scripted. The result is a fable that seems to take place in a surreal world.
Interestingly, Laughton openly disliked children. "The Night of the Hunter" was an odd choice of story for him to direct considering the protagonists are 12 year-old John (Billy Chapin, Father Knows Best's Lauren's brother) and 7 year-old Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce, who never appeared in another film). Refusing to work with them, Laughton had Mitchum direct the scenes in which the children appeared. This, too, was odd, as Mitchum's sadistic character terrorizes the children throughout the movie.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
New Challenge - Film Noir!
The new challenge is:Film Noir!
Illustrate a scene, character, poster, etc. that conjures up "Film Noir". If you're not sure what Film Noir is, check this out. Examples include Double Indemnity, Casablanca, Chinatown, and Reservoir Dogs. A shorter definition.
The "Shakespeare" challenge is over. The new challenge is "Film Noir" and ends on August 10, 2009. The "Astronaut" challenge continues for another week and ends on August 3, 2009.
And The Winner Is... Nick Fechter!
The winner for the "Shakespeare" challenge is:Nick Fechter!
Congratulations to Nick Fechter. I chose Nick's "Final Scene of Hamlet" as the winner for the Shakespeare challenge. A beautiful, very detailed and illustrative depiction. Well done, Nick - I see great success in your future.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Astronaut
A classic spaceman via the 1950's, with some contemporary and victorian aesthetics, versus a classic space amoeba, enjoy.
astronaut
The current illustration challenge on Monday Artday is "astronaut".
This illustration is based on a short story by this guy. The story can be read HERE on my blog.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
New Challenge - Astronaut!
The new challenge is:Astronaut!
Illustrate... well, illustrate an astronaut!
The "Native People" challenge is over. The new challenge is "Astronaut" and ends on August 3, 2009. The "Shakespeare" challenge continues for another week and ends on July 27, 2009.
And The Winner Is... Elena Inkpage!
The winner for the "Native People" challenge is:Elena Inkpage!
Congratulations to Elena Inkpage. I chose Elena's "black and white ink drawing" as the winner for the Native People challenge. It has a visceral feel, a sort of earthy spirit-journey theme to it. Nice work, Elena.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Shakespeare
When you speak, sweet,I'd have you do it ever: when you sing,
I'd have you buy and sell so, so give alms,
Pray so, and, for the ord'ring of your affairs,
to sing them too: when you do dance, I wish you
A wave o' the sea, that you might ever do
Nothing but that, move still, still so
And own no other function.
from The Winter's Tale
I'd have you buy and sell so, so give alms,
Pray so, and, for the ord'ring of your affairs,
to sing them too: when you do dance, I wish you
A wave o' the sea, that you might ever do
Nothing but that, move still, still so
And own no other function.
from The Winter's Tale
Thursday, July 16, 2009
shakespeare
Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio. Alas and alack! Arm'd to do as sworn to do, so doth the woodbine the sweet honeysuckle. O, if I had such a tire, this face of mine hath stir’d up their servants to an act of rage. All are punishèd, for hither oftentimes upbraided me withal. There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, in her discourses after supper, full of poise and difficult weight. I want more uncles here to welcome me. Exeunt.
...or something like that.
(Thanks to THIS GUY for the copy.)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
New Challenge - Shakespeare!
The new challenge is:Shakespeare!
Illustrate something that makes us think of "Shakespeare". A portrait, a scene from a play, an anecdote, etc.
The "Birthday" challenge is over. The new challenge is "Shakespeare" and ends on July 27, 2009. The "Native People" challenge continues for another week and ends on July 20, 2009.
And The Winner Is... Marcela Vargas!
The winner for the "Birthday" challenge is:Marcela Vargas (LittleMissMachete)!
Congratulations to LittleMissMachete. I chose Marcela's "Birthday" as the winner for the Birthday challenge. Cute, dark, nicely composed with great colors, and captures the theme. Well done, Marcela!
I've written this before but I want to repeat it: The quality of art and the wonderful artists here at Monday Artday constantly amaze me. You are all terrific and inspiring and the reason why this blog is so popular. It's always the hardest thing I do all week to pick a winner. Keep 'em coming, artists!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
The Dark Lord MJ
He'll kill you with the killing curse, and grab his crotch will he's doing it.
-Nick Fechter
http://nevilleandcompanycomics.blogspot.com/
Native People
No one really knows where "Lewis" is from, but I'm pretty sure he's not native to earth...T. Matthews Fine Art (TiF)
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Native people!
Hello everybody,
This is the first time I post on Monday Artday: I love this idea of the shared blog, and I'm happy to be part of it!
Here is something for the new topic Native People...
I made it some time ago just with pencil: I didn't really know what I was doing. But it could be some kind of human mask inspired by nature and its rhythms, and there are some little creatures on top.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Lucky
Bunny is lucky that he made one step slower
Piece that i fail to submit to monday art day due to run away from computer few weeks :(
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Independence Day
Happy Birthday to US!I originally drew this, back in July of '98, as a b&w editorial cartoon. I thought it would be fun to redo it in color, and it was!
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Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Random Illo…
Hi there. This really has nothing to do with the challenges at hand, but I'm so happy The Monsoon has finally started in Southern Arizona that I wanted to celebrate with a little painting. Rain every day—or nearly every day—is a wonderful thing out here in the desert where we get no more than about 12"/year.
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New Challenge - Native People!
The new challenge is:Native People!
Illustrate your interpretation of "Native People". Australian Aboriginal? Native American? Amazon Indians?
The "Paradise" challenge is over. The new challenge is "Native People" and ends on July 20, 2009. The "Birthday" challenge continues for another week and ends on July 13, 2009.
And The Winner Is... Eulalia Cornejo!
The winner for the "Paradise" challenge is:Eulalia Cornejo!
Congratulations to Eulalia Cornejo. I chose Eulalia's "Galápagos" as the winner for the Paradise challenge. Several deserving entries, all wonderful, but I went with Eulalia for this one - the colors, composition, and impressionistic painting style made for a magical feeling paradise. Beautifully done!
Monday, July 06, 2009
DEBBIE'S BIRTHDAY
This is a real birthday packaging/card I made for my friend Debbie. Her birthday was yesterday so it's a recent illustration, just out of the oven.
illustration by Ale Bara.
Happy Birthday!
This fellow is a bit SHAKY after a gluttonous bender. He has eaten his fill and is ready fly to the next level. Washed in the blood of the lamb (chop), he will be born anew. Welcome to a brave new world, maggot.
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