Thursday, February 28, 2008

Sleeping Chimera



Having multiple heads means you're never taken by surprise.

Originally an idea I had for a monster book compendium competition (say that 5 times fast) and it also fit the topic for Illustration Friday: Multiple this week.

*Well my good buddy Jeremy Mohler threw down a badass color job on the Chimera so we're entering the competition as a team. I think he did a spectacular job. Jeremy nailed the mood of a big shaggy chimera lounging in the high afternoon sun. It would be awesome to get into the book but even if we don't it was a great exercise and a collaboration we've been talking about for awhile.

9 comments:

JO said...

Gorgeous drawing.

Bee said...

Wonderful work! What a great drawing and clever idea.

Tracey Miller said...

This is a very nice drawing, and a fun concept!

Anonymous said...

I like it! Particularly the lion head.

Kennon said...

jo -Thank you very much.

bee - Thanks!

tracey miller - Thanks. I've been wanting to draw a chimera for awhile.

average jane - I'm glad ya dig it. I have lots of reference for sleeping lions around here.

Patrick said...

Very nicely done. The chimera is great, and I second the love for the lion head. It's just...so right. Glad to see I'm not the only one sending in a critter.

John Kipling said...

OMG! That's freakin' sweet! Sweet Sassy Molassy! Great job, yous guys. I have nothing but profane awe for this picture. Wow!

flaviano said...

this looks f***n cool! love the personality of the 2 animal!

Anonymous said...

Your Chimera ROCKS! Good luck in the competition!