Killer Instinct
I love that every one of my Over the Under-Schmeerings (OTUS) paintings is a learning experience. Not a single painting in the series has had the same set of hurdles to overcome. In fact, I was getting a little ‘punch-drunk’ from this one before it was over…
Killer Instinct – 30″x24″ – Acrylic on canvas – Completed 1/30/12
©2012, Don Michael, Jr.
I’m really excited with how the painting turned out. I was planning to create some profound write-up to go with it, but as soon as I sat down to type I realized that this piece needs to stand alone without my superfluous ramblings. So, you’re on your own…
I’d like to thank my buddy, Melissa, for letting me use her likeness, yet again, in one of my paintings. I’d like to thank CJ for, yet again, getting some great reference photos for me to work from. I’d like to thank my son, Eric, for posing in the skull mask. And, I’d like to thank my little studio buddy, Franz Marc, for being just too cute to stay off the canvas.
Happy Creating!
WOW!!!
The outer left portion says “Dark and deadly”. The boxer lends a warmer (tho definitely “en garde”) human presence. But you have it right, Don…the total picture reads “Killer Instinct”!
Wonderful painting, Don.
Melissa… Thank you! I’m glad you like it.
Dean… Thanks! I’m glad you ‘read’ it the way I ‘wrote’ it.
Hallie… Thank you.
-Don
And stand alone it does! I had no idea how you were going to get the skull and the kitty eyes to make sense in any way shape or form!!! Well here it is … boom… pow… right in the kisser!
You da man!
Nicki… I was wondering for a while there, myself.
Thanks for the wonderful comment!
-Don