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Wednesday, 7 April 2010

The Raven King Was Not Amused

The theme on 3 Muses today is "blackbirds", so I took the opportunity to make another page for the book I've (slowly) been working on! I'm not quite sure what his beef is, but he's clearly not impressed! LOL

The rulers were stamped first, then masked off while the bubble wrap was stamped at the left and right edges. Everything was then masked again and the suit and tie was stamped, then also masked while bubble wrap was stamped in the background then "knocked back" with white acrylic paint. Finally the head and crown were stamped, cut out and applied, then the row of smaller ravens was stamped.

A combination of promarkers and distress inks were used for colouring, and the text was computer printed. As ever, click on the image for a larger view :)
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41 comments:

  1. indybev7 April 2010 at 01:34

    He does look rather arrogant and downright annoyed! I love it. Thanks so much for bringing your talent to our challenge, Dan. We hope you make us a habit!

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  2. Gayle Page-Robak7 April 2010 at 02:24

    Excellent. What a wonderful art piece.

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  3. Terri Daugherty7 April 2010 at 02:26

    very nice piece and i do agree, he looks a bit niffed!

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  4. K7 April 2010 at 02:48

    love this! what a great raven stamp!

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  5. Lori Saul7 April 2010 at 02:59

    Wonderful piece full of character and attitude- love this!

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  6. narutopenguingirl7 April 2010 at 03:23

    Thanks so much for the giggle! :) That's very cute.

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  7. Sandy7 April 2010 at 06:04

    Wow Dan this is stunning.
    He looks great.

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  8. Rika7 April 2010 at 06:06

    This is great, love your raven stamp!

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  9. Rosie7 April 2010 at 07:06

    A relative of Queen Victoria maybe, Dan? *grins* Love this one and I must return to see what else you've been up to! =)

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  10. johanna7 April 2010 at 07:12

    it is really fun and i love the bright colors!

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  11. misteejay7 April 2010 at 07:17

    A black bird with 'tude LOL another great piece Dan.

    Toni :o)

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  12. Femmy7 April 2010 at 07:32

    love it!! it's great!!

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  13. Astrid Maclean7 April 2010 at 08:17

    What a fun piece, love it!

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  14. TinaB7 April 2010 at 08:25

    OMG!! Dan this is great!! x

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  15. mary.kg7 April 2010 at 09:11

    Un roi Corbeau c'est très très sérieux , pas le temps de rire ni même de sourire ! votre carte me plait !
    Mary.KG

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  16. http://truutske.blogspot.com7 April 2010 at 09:28

    Gorgeous piece . Yes I love it!!

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  17. Hels Sheridan7 April 2010 at 09:51

    Ooooh I love this...need to see it in the real .. next weekend suit ya??? I reckon his beef is that someone went and dressed him up and he can't move his wings LOL x

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  18. Taluula7 April 2010 at 10:28

    This one really made me chuckle Dan, and I love your style too. Thanks for joining in and we hope to see you here again.

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  19. LivArtNow7 April 2010 at 10:28

    What a fun and arrogant raven :)) love your piece!!

    Linda

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  20. voodoo vixen7 April 2010 at 10:49

    Love your regal balckbird Dan, he looks brilliant! This is going to be a fab book when it done!!

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  21. Alix7 April 2010 at 11:10

    oh i love it...and i know how he feels!! lol

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  22. ScrappyDandyDoo7 April 2010 at 15:14

    Looks fab :D

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  23. Tuire Flemming7 April 2010 at 15:51

    Hi Dan! I just found your blog.
    Love your raven and the whole blog!

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  24. Artyjen7 April 2010 at 16:22

    I'm very amused...love it :)
    xoxo

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  25. Kathy2eggs7 April 2010 at 17:27

    Wonderful artwork. So glad I found your blog. I'm enjoying all your back posts.

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  26. Jester7 April 2010 at 17:44

    I love everything about this, Dan - the background, the demeanour of the blackbird - it's wonderful.

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  27. tea_bag7 April 2010 at 18:12

    He clearly has a beef about something lol alma

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  28. Andrea7 April 2010 at 20:43

    very different Dan and just great x

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  29. Janet Ghio7 April 2010 at 22:25

    Love the Raven King!!!

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  30. Lorraine7 April 2010 at 22:25

    excellent and rather aloof

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  31. Linda Ledbetter7 April 2010 at 23:44

    Dan, this is RAD! I love the green and black bubble wrap background. It's grunge perfection! You masking is impeccable, too. Nicely done!

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  32. VS8 April 2010 at 05:16

    Great Blackbird piece friend!!! Thanks for sharing...
    Smiles,
    Susie

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  33. Unknown8 April 2010 at 10:49

    Fabulous work Dan ... My favourite page so far and of course he is annoyed .... clearly you have been telling him jokes and as usual they just aint funny :0)

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  34. Anonymous8 April 2010 at 13:38

    Magnificient!

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  35. Karin8 April 2010 at 13:40

    Love this raven and his attitude...So great!

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  36. Rosie8 April 2010 at 14:00

    Oh he's FAB - great work Dan!

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  37. Lyn8 April 2010 at 19:14

    That's one right royal raven. Scary. But Right Royal!

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  38. Daphne9 April 2010 at 08:21

    Very fun piece!

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  39. Silvia(Barnie)9 April 2010 at 10:56

    That's fantastic.

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  40. Lori10 April 2010 at 01:24

    LOVE this - it's kind of how I feel this week w/ 3 kids home on Spring Break!

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  41. Anjas-Artefaktotum13 April 2010 at 12:17

    But I'm amused. Colors, design, all is perfect.
    Huga Anja

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