A Semianatomical Scream by Synapse

2D • Surrealism • posted on Jan 01, 2004

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7B pencil on cartridge paper, 214x257mm, scanned and processed in Photoshop 7 and Painter 8: inverting (negativizing), colour tinting and smoothing Following dear Cassie's inspiration, this was an attempt I made to get back into pencil drawing on the evening of the 30th December. It was done very much in the manner of my "lunchtime doodles", beginning with no plan whatsoever and letting the image evolve along the way. I have to say I didn't enjoy doing this (wrong time I guess) and am not particularly happy with the result... but I let it stand as an experiment. Something unsettling about this, I think it's the composition, a lot seems "pushed up" in to the top left corner, but if so then it means an emotional reaction can be gleaned, so I guess it's a success on this level at least ;-) I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my friends here simply for being a part of this world at the same time as me... and to wish everyone good health and a prosperous 2004 :-) Jim

Comments (12)

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cbender

5:56AM | Thu, 01 January 2004

excellent work jim - i like it a lot... :) and funny the second scream for today... :)
i really love this surrealistic creature you did there... half where empty half way filled - amazing... screaming out of nowhere...
all the best for you in 2004 :)
-christian

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crrunchyfrog

5:57AM | Thu, 01 January 2004

The work may have felt and even appear a little forced to you, but to me it actually adds to this image! It almost tears me inside to look at and feel the pain radiating from it as it appears to go up in flames. Thank you SO much for creating and sharing this Jim, I really truely like this image and would love to see some more ;) HUGS

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tibet2004uk

6:01AM | Thu, 01 January 2004

Yes! This is really cool! I like this one! I Like the shape and the movement! I Like the colors! Great one my sweet Jim and all the best to u too! Lots of love and hugs, Pascale.

jyriviuhko

6:35AM | Thu, 01 January 2004

hehe... awesome way to start out a new year!! ;) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

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Synapse

6:36AM | Thu, 01 January 2004

Well, I don't think I even have the energy to scream right now, I really can't be bothered :-)

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bevchiron

6:41AM | Thu, 01 January 2004

Sure the composition is unsettling, that's what makes it work so well! There's such a powerful feeling of entrapment, a skeletal rigidity which appears to be straining in an attempt to transform itself into something, soft, organic & free. Do more, please!!

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tatooedravengirl

7:58AM | Thu, 01 January 2004

This kinda puts a smile to my face I like this one alot..great sketch yes I said sketch this is no doodle..great work best wishes for the new year^v^Julia

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gunsan

12:08PM | Thu, 01 January 2004

Oh Jim, you draw the scream of my aching hip :-)

cynlee

1:00AM | Fri, 02 January 2004

screamin good! :] just not too loud... shhhhh

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mysnapz

5:05PM | Fri, 02 January 2004

Bloody hell Man! I have just seen the screaming face in this, some Days, I just need to keep taking the pills LOL Would never of guessed it was pencil, I guess it doesnt matter. Your spot on about the composition a crop on the LH side works for me. :0 )

tigroaica

10:45AM | Sat, 03 January 2004

It seems like Cassie is a good source of inspiration.Keep on screaming!!!!!!!!

gallimel

3:40PM | Sun, 11 January 2004

me (and Ila) hugs you :)