Blak Smyth's art thread
 

I have been thinking about starting to do cigar artwork.
I have created this thread to discuss my art, get opinions and display what I have created.


I did my first cigar art pencil sketch this weekend, what do you guys think?
It is about 9"-10" long. It looks much better than the pic gives it justice.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/...d51c62cc_z.jpg

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Looks good and better than I could do :tu

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I mean no disrespect personally, but I don't see this as art. It's a simple drawing or sketch. It doesn't convey anything to me other than it's a cigar.

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I see your point, this "is" only a sketch. It is a starting point, I have not done any cigar art yet so I am just testing the waters.
Personally I see a simple drawing or sketch as art, if it speaks to you personally or not.
Thanks for the opinion though, I respect your honesty.

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Isn't art in the eye of the beholder as well?

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Shane, that is awesome!! Keep up the good work. I love pencil sketches, my grandfather used to sketch his grandchildren and I have a few of them.

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That is awesome, make sure you protect those. Those sound like something you want to keep and pass down!

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Yes, it is. But he was looking for comments and I made a point to say that "to me" it wasn't.

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Understood :tu That's why I don't really get art, I don't always see what I should and I don't know how to preceive it sometimes that it just frustrates me, but I see your point.

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Looks fine to me, Shane. Growing up surrounded by artistic siblings and other family with not a lick of skill in me, I appreciate your work for what it is. With that said, I think once you get past the sketching phase and into bringing something original from within you to the pad or canvas, that's when you'll really get some accolades. :2

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We are not the first group to ever ask "What is art?". Probably few topics have been more debated excepting "What is the best caliber - 9mm or 45ACP?". While some like wayner123 may not view the simple pencil sketch as "art", the sketch strikes an emotional chord in Mickey and he sees art. Opinions differ, that gives flavor to life.

Whether or not we will agree if it is art, I suspect most,if not all of us will agree that you are an "artist". I say this because of the work you have done on your avatars and their reception in this forum. That work really stands on it's own.

Whatever anyone thinks of your sketch (and I like it very much), I believe that it is only a seed that has been planted and that you certainly have the talent to grow that seed and if it is not "art", it will most certainly lead to "art".

Please do not think I am being flippant or sarcastic, because I'm not. You have the beginnings of a dream and some talent. Pursue that dream. If the art is in you, it will surface.

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IMO it is art. Its a skill that not all have. Some people would consider the shed I built art. Its all in what you consider it to be. I like what you have done.

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Nice matting and a black frame and I would put that on my man room wall.

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Yep it's cool that people can draw and paint but more often than not..... I don't get it.

That said looks good.

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Okay, so I realize this is very raw and sloppy but that's why I like it.
I was just laying an outline to start painting from and after I was done for the night I actually liked the base outline the way it is. It's kind of dark and raw.
It is a work in progress but I figured I would share:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/...9919d8af78.jpg

My plan is to have a cigar in the mouth with the smoke rising up on the left.
I really can't decide if I will detail this or just keep it this sloppy raw look, we will have to see.
I assume this style will appeal more to my personal tastes than most of yours.

Any comments so far?

By the way,
Mike (muhren) is a great painter and a truly generous BOTL. We have been talking in PM's and he has been very helpfull! I highly recomend supporting him and his art! I really appreciate all your help Mike!

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I like them all.

Please make more.

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Brilliant!!!

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:tu

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I think the pencil sketch is awesome. While the painting is meritous technically, I don't like the subject matter, so it doesn't make me really "look at it", ya know? I had to go back and take a good look (twice) before I was ready to comment, just to be fair, and say it's really pretty awesome. How anyone can make paint do anything is beyond me, and the skull is really very complicated and intricate.
Well done, my man. :tu
I think you're going to really make this thing go in a big way.

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I'm really digging the Skull, Shane!
Very excited to see the finished piece!

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Reminded me of this:

http://www.thecigarnut.com/illusione-color2.jpg

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That's funny, I have never seen that before. Looks alot alike.
Thanks for the comments everybody!

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Hey, what ever happened to your artwork? I really like the pencil sketch and was hoping to see more.......

Keep it up brother.

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Painting is still sitting on my table, I look at it everyday but have not done anymore yet.
I would rather smoke than paint smoke, currently not enough time for both.
I do need to do some more work though!

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Shane brother....looks pretty good but I bet I could do better hahaha jk man looks great glad to see your sharing your art work...best way to make a name for yourself and I am certain that you will:tu But I may have to throw a piece of work on here now to keep up! :)

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I am slowly working on this painting, here is a current update.
I still have a way to go.
What do you guys think?
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/...9919d8af78.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/...a3aa246d8c.jpg

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Looking god Shane!! I look like that cigar could kill you.....:)

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Maybe it is a pvnisher?:r

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Not bad Shane..not bad looks good

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I often draw random stuff during my work meetings, I call them the meeting minutes.
I will post them here when they have cigar related images like today did.
These are not anything impressive just some doodles during meetings, whatever I can do to stay awake!


Today meeting minutes:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/...ba49fbe5d7.jpg

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Also any suggestion to what specific cigar band I should use in my above painting?
I was thinking maybe the red S&B (MOAB?), having it be the only colored item in the piece.

Thoughts?

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I like that idea. Having the red band on the otherwise black and white would really pop. muhren did a similar thing with his Opus X pen and ink drawings. Although Illusione isn't in Red...That might be cool too...kind of a nod to their Bat wing logo.

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I am not real happy it resembles the Illusione thing though, I never saw the Illusione thing before it was posted here. If I do that I might as well add the wings, might be kind of a cool tibute. It will be different enough but still be similar. I could add the red oval for a punch of color then. Thanks for the input Scott!
What does the 9 mean on the Illusione logo, any idea?

I am going to do the smoke different, was just messing around.

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Oh...the Meeting sketch was great. you got skills man.

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Thanks, I have tons. Just this is the first with a cigar in it.
I will keep adding cigars now I think.

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You got some real talent there, Shane; thanks for sharing and hope to see more.
:tu

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Names removed to protect the guilty:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/...5332211f_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/...743075bb_z.jpg

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I dig it bro, good ****.

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Looks good Shane! Keep it up. I may need some art for my man cave.

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Every single one of those Meeting Minutes, I thought: Tattoo, tattoo, tattoo...


Those rock!

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My favorite part is the Aztec Robo-Cthulu at the top right. :tu

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Shane your doodles are AMAZING. Keep going to meetings and posting the minutes, even if they do not have cigars in them.

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Thanks, I like the paintings you posted too. They kinda remind me of my own style. I am just getting started in the world of painting, been drawing all my life. I really like how you treated the background of that last painting!


Thanks for the kind words everybody!:tu

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You have way more talent than this stick figure only guy. I wish I had 1/10 of your talent. Keep up the fine work Shane. :tu

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You may know I love zombies!!!
This is something I came up with, I'm gonna refine it and get some shirts made eventually:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/...d8385aab30.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/...d8b3e60e_m.jpg

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Hell yeah, that is awesome!!

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More meeting minutes I found, sorry so blury:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6...90c12f3d_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6...188f9f3f_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6...d9f5acc5_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6...f233ab72ac.jpg

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6...f1759e32_z.jpg

Free hand ink on my wife:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6...7b08c50482.jpg

Abstract oil painting I never finished:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6...8e6bc886_b.jpg

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Skull Painting update:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/...9919d8af78.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/...a3aa246d8c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6...53c17750b4.jpg

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Fellow cigar zombie Shane...your work is looking great! Keep it up and keep the pics coming my friend! Very impressive indeed! :tu