Jim Tetlow
Born 1974, UK
I like ambiguity in art. Uncertainty. What has to conform to the limits of our reality? Metal, glass and flesh can merge seamlessly, as if the surreal worlds and the life forms within are one and the same, and yet at odds sometimes. I rarely seek to endow my works with any "message". I am more interested in people's personal responses.
I'm a multimedia artist working in fine art (including sculpture), digital art, graphic design and various forms inbetween, also illustrating book covers and numerous CD covers. I also work in musical soundscaping, both solo and in group projects, of which there are many releases. I'd like to say a big thanks to everyone here who has supported me in my work and beyond since I began posting in June 2001. Too many to mention, you all know who you are... I'm meeting very special people here :-)
Update 01-08-05: I've been given a 4 page feature article in Issue 3 of the new media magazine Contour based in Atlanta, Georgia. The images printed very well and they did me proud.
Update 21-03-06: I've been spending the last 6 months living in New South Wales, Australia. Inspiring place! Also in the process of illustrating the book covers for a series of Japanese books called Hikishio no Toki (Time of the Ebb Tide) by Mayumura Taku - to date I've completed the first two of the five volumes. I've recently been returning to traditional media as well as producing the usual digital art, and contributed a sculptural canvas to a recent local exhibition. Link: Saatchi Gallery webspace
Update 09-01-21: I hadn't even logged in for some years. It's weird nipping back here after not even posting for 13 years, like revisiting your old school incognito. As I'm not active here anymore I wonder if anyone will even see this again besides me.
Comments (13)
erlandpil
Well done,but not a picture for me,sorry
crrunchyfrog
Like all great Art, this image is quite subjective, allowing the viewer to engage their own perspective into the scene. Much like the impressionists achieved with their masterpieces, this quick sketch is such an adventure for me. Thank you so much for entertaining me with something more interactive than Poser could ever be ;) biggest hugs
eras50
No need to squint, it's a very good sketch.
koosievantutte
i like it - great to see that the 'oldfashioned' pen and paper approach is not dead!
bevchiron
Quick rough strokes maybe but so well composed as to create an irresistable invitation to the viewer to follow those lines & explore & lose our selves in this imaginative place you created Jim. Once again a longer look shows me fascinating details which fire up my imagination & keep me lingering.... more please ; )
martingeorg
Rough and quick strokes wich allows you to write down an impression. Maybe a quick doodle but don't forget, a good sketchbook is like a diary, always a great source for yourself and your ideas. Keep it up ;) .........and the openess in this quick roughness is important for additions!
dragonfly2000
have to go along with the frog; manly hugs however LOL.
suresh_krishna
You are a true artist. Very artistic strokes. A great image you have created here.
abmlober
This image tells me that you have a great talent for sketching. And it reminds me that I haven't seen sketches from a good friend here since long...
Naichan
I agree with Cassie. There's so much here to involve the viewer. Plus, I just like the textures of crosshatchings!
thecytron
This is very well done! I can't think of anything to say other than saying maybe the foreground should have more familiar objects. That's all!!!
claridad
Fantastic! I see a couple of people in heated conversation(?), in back of a pile of sheep patiently waiting for them to finish. The fence may have something to do with the argument. Did someone breach the boundaries? I think I see one sheep picking his teeth after a meal...on the neighbors grass perhaps? You see Jim, my imagination is very active. LOL! You draw them and I will do the story, OK? I think this is excellent as a finished piece. V
cynlee
good exercise in keeping it light & loose but even ;]