Steely Blue by kenwas
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Description
This is a concept painting done for a book cover of a story about a boy who develops a relationship with a mysterious crow with steely blue, almost human eyes. The final version is somewhat different as the author pointed out that boy was to be 12 years old (which somehow escaped me completely) and wanted the crow's position to be changed and I can not show it yet in any case. So I thought to share this , this version remains mine.
Painted with Photoshop and Painter
Comments (66)
Samhain74
Fantastic atmosphere,the story sounds origional as well.Love the lighting you have achieved in this.
Iraya
Fantastic image, beautiful painted scene VOTE
kelvinhughes
excellentlighting Ken well done
Jerusha
This is such a rich and mysterious illustration, Ken. I love how you have painted the boy looking away from us, into the distance, as though searching for something, yet the crow is the figure in the foreground, afixing his steely blue gaze on us. I also love the perspective you've used here, looking upward. The forest atmosphere is magical as is the lighting enchanted. Very supernatural, foreboding yet benevolent feeling about this whole image. If I were the author, I would be very very pleased. Hey, the boy could be 12, he's crouching ... he could be a late bloomer... you never know! His skin tones and hair are perfect, BTW.
JustAlice
Definately an eye catching picture. Leaves the viewer wanting to know more about the story. well done.
deadhead
Wow, this is simply unbelievable. Wonderful scene and lighting. I couldnt render something like that and you paint it :)
TrulyMadly
Beautiful Work always...........
Irish
OUTSTANDING!!! Such a beautifully done scene!!
deevee
Top notch work Ken! just outstanding!!!
zaberc
Very beautiful artwork Ken !!!!!
firebolt
Fantastic work on the patches of light illuminating the boy as well as the boy himself!
Petra-S
super.....wonderful light and mood!
Dotthy
It is pure magic, Ken you are a magician painter. Fantastic work!!!!!!!!!!!
BGHart
Awesome work! Full of magic and mystery. Huge vote Ken. :)
Mondwin
Magical artpiece!!bravo!V:DDD
duncanlong
Beautifully done.
webdancer
Impressive work, to say the least! Magnificient and magical!
FrenchKiss
Marvelous job here, Ken! How wonderful that you get to keep this version of the image! It's fantastic!!! Best of luck on your bookcover! That is exciting news!! v
eres
Fabulous work of art Ken!!!!!!!!!!!!!
romanceworks
Wow, your art really blows me away! Such mystery and intimacy to this - draws me right in. So intriguing and haunting. An excellent book cover, no matter the age of the boy.V. :o)CC
wabe
Works VERY well as illustration to the theme as described. I think it is brilliant. Klasse!
A_
this is so beautiful! i'm so happy to know you do this for a living. :)
donvino
Love these wonderful pieces of art...and you have captured another in a perfect work!
rofocale
Outstanding work - full of mysticism and magic! You are really good at this, Ken. Gets a VOTE!
shonsu
What a marvellous image. Imaginative and very interesting.
BountifulKnight
Beautiful work! A very interesting concept and wondeful depiction. Those pesky little details can really trip us up, eh? Well done.
Georgy
No way congratulations a book cover. "WOW" Although I am not surprised. OUTSTANDING WORK. It will be interesting to see the the new version. If you are allowed.
FS
Fantastic image. Great light and atmosphere.Outstanding artwork!!!!
gerberc
You created a fantastic mood in this one! A masterpiece, congratulations!!V
dragonfly2000
Cool image and very nice gig! Could swear the crow's eye moved ~ didn't sneak in a bit of gif anim did you Ken? I'm sure not, just a very artful illusion.