Illustration Friday: Hollow

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Illustration Friday: Hollow

Creeping though the deep, dark woods, our hero made his way to the oldest tree. It glowed lightly from the inside as the forest mist swirled around. Approaching the doorway-like mouth he became aware of a vast cavern deep within, a labyrinth carved out from inside the hollow tree…

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18 Responses to “Illustration Friday: Hollow”

Pat Says:
July 12th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Great illustration and story–I’m really intrigued about the inside of that tree. I like the mood of mystery you’ve created.
Indigene Says:
July 12th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

Beautiful details and mood setting!
Cyndia Says:
July 12th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

Such detail! great job.
Ben Powis Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 8:38 am

Thanks Pat!
Maybe one day I will revisit this subject and show you little more of what goes on inside the tree!
Best,
Ben
Ben Powis Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 9:00 am

Thanks for stopping by to comment
Best,
Ben
Ben Powis Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 9:01 am

Thanks, glad you like it!
Best,
Ben
Patrick Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

Wow. Really nice job. The textures are fantastic. Love the switched perspective and the moody atmosphere. I think my favorite bit are the little splashes of bright colors in the plants and mushrooms.
Shirley Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

This is super! Love your linework and character…very well done!!
Kathy Jurek Says:
July 14th, 2009 at 2:14 am

Very cool take on the hollow tree idea. Nice technique!
Alisa Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 5:58 am

Love the patterns and textures in this. And those plants look intriguing.
Ben Powis Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 9:01 am

Thanks for your comments Patrick, glad you like it!
Ben Powis Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 9:03 am

Thanks! The character appears in a lot of my other work, take a peek if you get chance!
Ben Powis Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 9:03 am

Thank you
Ben Powis Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 9:04 am

Thanks Alisa – pattern and texture are both important to me, thanks for taking the time to comment!
mantas Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 3:39 pm

that’s truly good stuff.
love the background treatment.
seems watercolor? but how on earth u made these whitish clouds?
dry brush strokes on still very wet surface?
Ben Powis Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 5:04 pm

Thanks for your comments mantas, the background is watercolour, the white colours are digital – glad you like!
Best,
Ben
aisis bucad Says:
November 11th, 2009 at 8:26 am

Thanks for this post, really insightful

If anyone is interested, there is a great contemporary illustration blog over at http://apeonthemoon.com – thought I’d mention it
Perry Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 4:20 pm

I am an illustrator who works at a design shop called Diem Design http://www.diemdesign.com/medical/diem_medical.html
I stumbled across this, WOW this beautiful. I often lament that I don’t get the time to do stuff like this. This makes me want to quit my job and paint.