Artwork to amuse, amaze, and sometimes terrify.
BIO
I started out illustrating my own non-fiction books. When I "went digital," I realized that I could be doing much more creative things and soon started doing illustrations that stood alone.
Since then I've created fantasy and science fiction book illustrations for Byron Preiss/ibooks, Delirium Books, Seattle Books, and many magazines and small book publishers. One highpoint of my work was having an illustration selected for the cover of Renderosity's first Digital Art for the 21st Century (with my work also appearing inside, too).
In addition to the artwork I have here at Renderosity, I have more pictures "for your viewing pleasure" at DuncanLong.com
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Comments (20)
IO4
Superbly done! Great symbolism:)
DramaKing
good symbolism
MarkHirst
I'd not heard of the Golden Spiral before, I assume it is related to the magic ratios favoured by the Greeks. It has a Tarot card feel to it, a harbinger of difficult times. Merlin looks almost benign in this, not the dark, chaotic presence that some portrayals suggest.
odie
I've studied the 'Golden Spiral' also called the Golden Proportion, Golden Section and Phi, speaking of mathematical ratios. I love the layout and it really "Feels" right to view it this way. Thank you for the descriptions and symbolism to accompany them. I think Merlin looks rather wise & foxy, but it is more of a Moses look, in my opinion. Merlin's magic was good magic, so the image fits well. Your work is terrific and fascinating. Thanks, Duncan.
A_Joker_B
Great job Duncan!
theprojectionist
Brilliant
bern
Nice picture and you are looking great as Merlin !!!
Bill_Wa
Mayhaps if you made the spider bigger, and on the near, lit side instead of the dark side? Either way, very nice
auntietk
Oh heck - and I thought he looked an awful lot like you! :) Nice work!
devineydesignsllc
WOW!!!!!!this is very interesting! amazing work,Professional Creative Touch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sittingblue
a very fine piece indeed... I appreciate you sharing your technique and symbolism.
ppetersen
This must go to my favs... The Arthurian legends have always been one of my favorites and the various tellings are all in my library. Superb details, including the 'close' up on the hand, beautiful work on that!!!!
JillianElf
Really wonderful work, and I must say that Merlin is somewhat familiar....Beautiful concept, composition and art.
DRAKELOT
Fantastic image Duncan !!! ... Antonio.
voske
cool!!!wonderful and excellent work!!!
bkhook
This is awesome and very well done.. thanks for sharing...
brylaz
Awesome work!!! Love the symbolism and the hidden secrects in this picture!! Really a masterpiece! Bravo!
j-art
Duncan, first let me tell you much I appreciate your support, your comments really mean a lot to me. Thank you! Next, I’m so sorry for my lack of commenting, but I REALLY don’t have the time to comment as much as I would love to, so please forgive me. Now to the picture. This is a most impressive piece of art, the composition is so well thought out it’s a real feast for the eyes. Fabulous work my friend!
Danny_G
This is a work of Art. Great Idea and execution
DukeNukem2005
This is a very beautiful!