Yowsa Yowsa (after Goya)
Pairing:
Don Manuel Osorio Manique de Zuniga by Francisco Goya
Image of a Josie comic strip created by Dan De Carlo
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 48" x 36"
Artist's Insights:
Q. This is not the only painting in which you have used comics. Can you speak to your interest in this art form?
A. My interest stems from my background in graphic design and printmaking. As stated in my artist's statement, I use a poster-like technique in my painting. Each facet of the original is drawn to scale and subsequently painted as a flat surface. With comics, there are no facets. The execution is a lot easier. In this case, I had the background first, then looked for an appropriate pairing.
The Goya "Red Boy," as the painting is informally called, was a good match. After I painted it, I was particularly intrigued by the bird and cats at Don Manuel's feet. It appears that two cats are ready to pounce on the poor bird. That adds suspense to whatever intrigue is taking place in the story unfolding in the background!
Don Manuel Osorio Manique de Zuniga by Francisco Goya
Image of a Josie comic strip created by Dan De Carlo
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 48" x 36"
Artist's Insights:
Q. This is not the only painting in which you have used comics. Can you speak to your interest in this art form?
A. My interest stems from my background in graphic design and printmaking. As stated in my artist's statement, I use a poster-like technique in my painting. Each facet of the original is drawn to scale and subsequently painted as a flat surface. With comics, there are no facets. The execution is a lot easier. In this case, I had the background first, then looked for an appropriate pairing.
The Goya "Red Boy," as the painting is informally called, was a good match. After I painted it, I was particularly intrigued by the bird and cats at Don Manuel's feet. It appears that two cats are ready to pounce on the poor bird. That adds suspense to whatever intrigue is taking place in the story unfolding in the background!