18.5 x 16" gouache on illustration board.
I've been meaning to document the work-in-progress for some time now; I managed to keep a camera around for the making of this one. I don't necessarily use any fancy techniques, but I do like watching the pieces grow. Gratuitous progress shots are after the jump.
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First, the lineart and laying in the background. Other than the obvious reason, I use frisket because peeling it off is the most fun part of the painting.
The dog-beast.
The viscera ball, animated!
...and the highwayman. Stand and deliver!
Ooh I really love this one. The guts-ball is so luminous.
I must try frisket some time.
Posted by: Laura Schlipf | September 14, 2009 at 14:31
this is katamari-licious.
Posted by: gabe | September 14, 2009 at 15:01
thanks, guys!
gabe-- ha! Indeed.
Posted by: Allison Sommers | September 15, 2009 at 10:46
wow that's incredible! love your meaty art miss :)
Posted by: pergy | September 16, 2009 at 03:33
so cool seeing your process! plus i adore this painting! :)
Posted by: mia | September 16, 2009 at 20:14
Thanks so much!
Posted by: Allison Sommers | September 17, 2009 at 10:57
WOW. So fun to see the progress!
Posted by: Jannie | September 18, 2009 at 18:51
Hi,
will you be showing in San Francisco anytime soon?
thanks,
jay
Posted by: jay howell | September 24, 2009 at 16:11
I have some stuff at Gallery 1988 in SF right now, actually; otherwise, no upcoming plans. :)
Posted by: Allison Sommers | October 06, 2009 at 14:07
wonderfull images many thanks xx
Posted by: single bed | May 22, 2010 at 10:05
thank you!
Posted by: Allison Sommers | May 25, 2010 at 12:21