Older Artwork # 1 by RodS
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Hey, everyone! I know I’ve been a bit of a stranger here over the last week or so.. This little ‘hiatus’ was the result of a number of things. In addition to a minor flood in my basement computer room (again), Jo had been having some issues with some anxiety attacks which were making her feel pretty rotten, and of course I was pretty concerned.
We saw one of the doctors in our regular doctor’s office, and she was able to help a lot. She said their office has seen a real up-tick in cases like this in the past few weeks with everyone being stuck at home with all this COVID crap going on. She did prescribe some meds, but Jo seems to be doing better now since she knows it’s not just her going crazy. Me too!
Restaurants are slowly starting to open for dine-in here with a few restrictions, and extra precautions. Today is our 49th (!) anniversary, and we were actually able to celebrate at our favorite steak / seafood place. It’s been 4 months since we were able to go out for a nice meal. It felt so good.
Anyway…. About the art…. We’ve been going through a lot of stuff here at the house – doing some down-sizing since we want to get out of this place at some (hopefully not too distant) future time. I had forgotten that I had some old artwork stored in my home-built art / drafting table.. This piece was among several poster-sized works I’d done well over 18 years ago, when we were in our first house.
This piece is mostly airbrush, with a bit of watercolor brushwork, and maybe a tiny bit of colored pencil work. I was relatively happy with most of it, except for her face and hands. No matter how I tried, I just never seemed to be able to get the hands or faces to look the way I had envisioned. Most of my airbrushed girls had faces more suited to a guy than a girl. Airbrushes can give you some wonderful results, but they don’t come with facial morph dials, unfortunately.
This (physical) painting is huge – it took 8 scans then a trip through some stitching software I have that does a great job. It would have taken me hours to do the stitching in Photoshop.
I’ll be popping in more often and will be putting in a lot of time on the next TNA page over the weekend. I’m doing a ton of re-organizing and getting rid of a bunch of stuff I’ve been hoarding for years (since the other house). I’m also going to be putting in a lot of time getting this place fixed up and doing some needed repairs and improvements. I just posted a new BEHIND THE SCENES to my You Tube channel where I talk a bit about our future plans.
Hope you’re all doing well! As always, thanks so much for stopping by, and for all your wonderful comments and support! Now, I need to start catching up with all your inspirational art!
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Comments (31)
bucyjoe
It looks like a poser image
lwperkins
Rod this is neat! The hands look right to me, and doing anything with airbrush is SO HARD! Glad you are having a little of normalcy in the middle of all this--remind Jo that THE WHOLE PLANET'S got anxiety so she is not alone! And Happy Anniversary!
donnena
Glorious image!!!! such a wonderful find!!!
RodS Online Now!
Thanks, Andy.... But you should hear how those pixels scream bloody murder when you force 'em through an airbrush.... 🤣
adorety
This is really awesome Rod! I love to see people's original 2D work. She looks girly enough for me and if its any consolation I'd say hands are one of the most difficult parts to recreate on the body after the face. I like the whole vibe this gives off and I really like cello. They have a lot of dynamic range and seeing one in an image really evokes emotions from romance to tense thriller, to happy thoughts and melancholy. Nice work.
Radar_rad-dude
Beautiful 'old(?)' portrait/painting, Rod! Glad you rediscovered it and shared it with us here! Happy 49th anniversary! Glad you were able to celebrate it in style! May the two of you share many many more together! Take care my friend! Keep on keepin on! LOL!
Richardphotos
I wish I had photos at least of my work with oils when I was in my 20's. they are all gone. beautiful work and great posing of her arms. Happy Anniversary
bakapo
I love the colors in the sky and the shape and coloring of the trees. Her face is very pretty; her eyes, lips and cheeks are soft and appealing and her hands look fine, to me. I hope you keep this art because it's lovely work.
eekdog
I liked and faved then lost my connection. but got it back now. what a dreamy oldie Rod, your had talents from way back. don't know when you created this gem buts is super my friend. sounds like great news on dear Jo. and sounds like things will be good, maybe I need one with my issues. stress, lack of work, being home, car and so on. going bonkers. the same here about restaurants, my mom and I agree it will be awhile before we attempt one. again marvelous piece and hope the best for you and Jo and happy anniversary again.
Saby55 Online Now!
A great job RodS I'm happy for you that things are improving. I wish you a good weekend 🙋♂️👍
versluis
Aww, big CONGRATULATIONS on your 49th anniversary 😍 We just watched your last three videos as one big RodFest. Always nice to see you!
RodS Online Now!
"RodFest..." 😆🤣😂👍👍 More coming....
mtdana
Fantastic work RodS - glad things are improving!!!
crender
Amazing !
starship64 Online Now!
Fantastic work, and a very happy anniversary to you and Jo!
ikke.evc
Nicely done.
bugsnouveau
Wonderful style and with an airbrush, wow! You said older and I see 194 is that BC or AD?
RodS Online Now!
That's actually January of 1994... 😆
radioham
Very nice work.. hope that you are keeping well
tetrasnake
Beautiful work, my friend. Thanks for sharing.
adrie
Gorgeous work on this beautiful scene Rod, hope you and you wife doing oke now. Congratulations to your 49th anniversary my friend.
goldie
First off, congrats on your 49th Wedding Anniversary :) That really is a life time...hope you and Jo have many more happy years together...
Really like this piece, which I'd say could be considered "naïve art"...the colors are clean and compliment each other nicely. Love the shrubbery and that cello looks like you could pluck a string and it would sing for you.
Leije
Seeing her face and hair, I think to "douanier Rousseau" paintings, excellent work !
STEVIEUKWONDER
Very clean, pure and calming Rod. I do hope your plans to move go without too much of a hitch and if you've got to spend more time on the real world and moving house and stuff, please accept that I won't spit my dummy out if you cannot comment! Good luck kind Sir! Stay safe! Steve
UteBigSmile
Even if it's an Oldie dear Rod, it's still a Goldie! You did a great Job!
Darkglass
Good character and scene, super skills and talent...i like to draw in my down time, but not brave enough to post anything
OmniFX
Wow, what an amazing talent you have for this kind of art. She is gorgeous and shading is super. Working free hand and creating something from scratch is a skill of a true artist. Well done Rod!
TwiztidKidd
Happy Anniversary to you and your lovely wife! Hope you had a wonderful day together and what a gorgeous image to celebrate!! I'm blessed to have friends like you, Rod... love you bud!!
misty7j3
Very nice 'oldies but goodies' artwork, Rod.....I likey!! Happy 49th anniversary to you and Jo......glad that you were able to go out to a nice restaurant, and have a nice dinner together!! Best of luck in finding a better place to live!
anahata.c
First, I'm glad Jo is ok, and I'm sorry she was so badly effected by everything. As you say, she's barely alone: Lots of people are down from the last months (and from our terrible leadership to boot). I hope she feels a lot better soon. Second, I'm glad you could go to one of your favorite restaurants---I almost forgot restaurants existed...I hope that's a harbinger of much better things to come. (And on your anniversary, which is really special...) And third: I love this painting!!! It's like a fairy tale or folktale painting. It's got magical light, the highlights on the trees and bushes are magical, and they are shaped like magical trees---they're like plush carpeting...Then, you must have used brushes in the sky---or else your airbrush work is really stroke-like: I love the pink wisps in the clouds...and your color sense is magical as well. I see a woman's face in the woman (ie, not a man), and she's in a beautiful purple, her hair's like the bushes---rolling and plush---and you highlighted the cello in beautiful lights. The blue of the bench is another great color contrast---this is magical, Rod! I've seen many styles from you, but this is a first: A scene from a magic folktale. And a great choice for when everyone is down...Plus, a great magical lantern, and little starbursts everywhere (incl her earrings). Pure magic. And how did you ever learn to do airbrush so well? I did it years ago, and it was awful! You have all kinds of hidden talents!
(tom/busnouveau reacted to your date---lol---I thought it was "I 94"---as in "Interstate 94". I was gonna say, man, highways in your part of the country are outa sight! Green, plush, magical---that's a highway!)
Finally, I saw your BTS video: Wow, you set real goals. I wish you all the best in the work ahead, and in finalizing where you want to go. It's such a big decision; and I wish you two the very best. I can understand getting away from all that noise---I moved here for that reason long ago---it's just much harder as we get older. I appreciate how big this is for you two. All the best, Rod. May it unfold with the least amount of stress, and may it lead to great, peaceful happiness!
Diemamker
Congrats on your Anniversary. and great art work!
Wolfenshire
That's a beautiful piece. We did our first outing since this whole thing began. Had lasagna.
anitalee
Excellent