Dancer of the Blood Meridian by kenwas
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Vue Infinite and Poser
" Only that man who has offered himself entire to the blood of war, who has been to the floor of the pit and seen horror in the round and learned at last that it speaks to his inmost heart, only that man can dance.
He never sleeps. He says he will never die. He dances in light and shadow and he is a great favorite. He never sleeps, the judge. He says he will never die."
From the "Blood Meredian or the Evening Redness in the West", by Cormac McCarthy.
Probably the finest living writer in America.
Comments (40)
logiloglu
he is a fascinating character.great maysterious mood. excellent artwork. #:O)
wabe
The perfect illustration to these words. Very sinistre i would say. Hope your mood is better than the one you created here. BTW, i am not interested in dancing. Good i would say at that moment!
MeredithWilson
Dear Ken, This is something different!! A really powerful image - a descent down the rocks from the fiery sky above. Barefoot and shirtless - powerful symbols. I'll have to check out McCarthy. I used to do a better job of keeping up with literature. Now most of my reading is textbooks, manuals, and the endless flood of journals. Very powerful and revealing words! Very excellnet work, Ken!!! Love, Meredith
Tore13
bella scelta
Kaol
The chracter rocks!!!!! Great image.
Irish
I opened my link up, expecting to find another glorious Ken landscape so this is quite a surprise! Outstanding characterization, scene and commentary Ken. With such an Irish name, McCarthy would have to be a significant writer :) Bravo!!!
duncanlong
Well done -- excellent illustration to go with your quote.
Samhain74
This guy is really wild looking,a man with a mission i would say,different than what i am used to seeing in your gallery and proof once again that you are multi talented,great job here.
Collateral_Damage
Quite a dark mood to this one, a departure from your recent work. Nicely done.
kiddd7
Excellent Character, very original lookin image!! Well done!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Awesome image... the mood is perfect, the light, the character, genial Ken ! An outstanding work.
romanceworks
A fascinating and powerful character who has the stance of a fighter and a dancer. Most intriguing. I really like how you've illustrated the compelling and rather chilling words of McCarthy. Very intense and creative. V. :o) CC
Kath13
Something different from you for a change Ken. Excellent character - powerful image.
dragonfly2000
I couldn't finish that book, just to much horror, and after the 20th century, well.... Great image tho, and I can see it does capture the sense of the book - tho proably needs bodies laying about.
cynlee
walks through the shadows of death...
FrenchKiss
Love his look, the piercing look and the dark, hellish mood of this. An excellent illustration!
JPSoft
Very strange atmo. I like it.
Jerusha
Intense and chilling, what a storm of emotions here. The ability to turn emotions on and off in a moment when something needs to be done. It's true he'll never die, which is a shame. Death would be the only rest possible and even then, a soul wouldn't be guaranteed nothingness. Ok, well, I've gone overboard, especially considering I haven't read the book (though I will certainly have to check it out now)... my interpretation could be off - but this seems like a familiar hell. Wonderful illustration and very different from your usual style. Vote!
ebsmooth
dude...this is something completely different from you and i love it, not that i don't love your other stuff but this has a darker feel to it...and me being the night stalker...well you know i like it!!! the rocks he's standing on look amazingly real and of course your trademark sky looks equally well!!! outstanding work!!!!
Axeye
Very Cool image! Great character and atmosphere. Nice mixed medium image! Excellent work!
choronr
Your artistic abilities are amazing. This is beyond excellent!
imagemaniac
This seems off the beaten path for you in its subject, not quality. I've not read McCarthy, but from the quote you provided, it seems this man should bear a scar or two, at least, visible from even this distance.
nhirschberger
Fantastic character and composition ! Wonderful lightning and atmosphere ! Excellent work !!! V
Malstorm
Fantastic Character Ken!
kimariehere
atunning powerful and intriging ..WOW! again you blow me away!!!!!!!!!! vote! ♥
SQS
OH MY! Like all have said before, very different indeed! I so like it very much. The pent up energy and stark surrounding is perfect. You have nailed this one! ~V~
coa
Very dark mood and interesting render, Ken!!!
Shardz
Awesome image and the words accompany perfectly! I love your style and your work in Vue, great imagination and creative piece! Excellent work!
Djeser
Wonderfully compelling, Ken, perfect illustration of the quote...and totally excellent.
ms-3Dstudio
Very interesting composition & idea!