This is my Dogma 48 project. I don’t have all that much to write about it actually. I hope the narrative makes sense for everyone. And if not, that’s ok.
I am really happy how this turned out. Happy to try something new. I will take pictures that are good when I have the chance. But for now I would just want to show it.
All in oils.
Happy painting!
Magnus FagerbergPLUS
It’s awesome, really love the colors you pulled off with this one!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Magnus!
Marc MussatPLUS
great idea !
and beautifully realised !
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Marc
Eduardo Garcia Lope
Imagination and creativity to power!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Eduarto. That is definitely the intention :)
Tapio SalminenPLUS
Awesome colors and composition! My only gripe is that the cutouts behind her feel too much, well, like cutouts. As in the sharp edges they have make them stick out a bit too much. But maybe that’s the point?
Jakob VillienPLUS
Hey Tapio! Yes! Thank you. That was definitely the point. The thing is, for some people memories are so distorted that they are simply props. People stop being people. And just, well, bricks. So I definitely wanted them to feel different. Like, they don’t cast a shadow, but have reflections for the viewer. Meaning, in reality they are not there. For her they have no relevance anymore. But as part of the story, they are. So, with this, I chose narrative over harmony, and losing the cutouts would have been the easy choice. It is a as much an attempt to do storytelling in a different way as it is a painting. Meaning, if I had lost the cutout memories the point would have been lost - but it would have been a nice picture. Do you understand what I mean?
Jakob VillienPLUS
But! I get your point. I added a bit of paint afterwards to ease the sharpness a bit so they would stick out that much. But I did want the difference to be noticeable, but maybe not this much. Thatnk you for your interest!
Tapio SalminenPLUS
I had a feeling there was a reason for them being cutouts and I completely understand your reasoning behind the idea. And, even though I’m a sucker for visual harmony, in the end I’d also propably choose the narrative above harmony to drive the point home.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Right, well, I do both. This was just something else. Sometimes you can do both. And I could not find a way to do both with this one, so I chose the story and the narrative. If I had found a more clever way to do the cutout I would have. In the end I think it works also because it seems odd, and there people think about the point of them. Thanks again for your interest.
BranPLUS
Well done !
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Bran
Marco Ruano Miniature PainterPLUS
Awesome ,gold.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Marco!
Andrey Miroshnichenko
Great idea! Gold!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much!
Florian 'Butch'
Awesome. Very dramatic colors.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you :) i thought you might like this! ;)
eric wolfsPLUS
Great painting and great colors. Is it a dream or a nightmare . Gold !
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Eric! Well, what do you feel. Maybe it is neither. I really like pieces with no obvious answer.
Theodoros GiannakopoulosPLUS
Unique tchnique !
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Theodoros!
Theodoros GiannakopoulosPLUS
Unique tchnique !
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much! :)
Vladimir_Golubev
Excellent! Very creative work!!!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Vladimir :)
pit-rehmke
Hello Jacob,
wonderful work, in the execution and fantastic in the imaginative design!
I’m excited!
Gold!!!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you! I was hoping you would stop by. I lile to think that this is inspired by your work. So excited to hear you say that. :)
Alexander Deryabin (Zippo)
Excellent light effects and environment!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much Alexander. Happy you like the effects :)
Roman LappatPLUS
Not much words for this. One of the best pieces transporting an emotion I have seen so far.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much Roman. That means a lot to hear. As you can probably tell I took a chance with it. And I am very happy that you can feel the piece. Gives me courage to try to explore other topics in the future. For now, I would like to paint an orc though. Exploring this topic has been heavy. But for now I am very proud to have it received this way. And I thank you especially for your kind words.
Roman LappatPLUS
In my eyes undeniable an editor’s choice!
Alex ✍PLUS
Very interesting and fresh idea! Love it ❤️
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Alex :)
AndyBell
Gold!!!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Why thanks so much. Glad you like it
gerryj19
Bravo Jakob!
This is beautiful and I love your idea of storytelling through the miniature.
Congratulations on a touching and magnificent piece.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Gerry, thanks so much. Very happy to hear that! It is a new style for me, so I was not sure if people would feel it. But it is special to me too, so I am touched by your comment.
Jocelyn Goyette "MetalAsMedium"PLUS
Really special, I love it! Gold.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much :)
HacheNopes
Beautiful
HacheNopes
Who makes that mini, if I may ask?
Jakob VillienPLUS
Oh yes, thank you. This is lilith from nocturna mordels.
Karsten -Elaphus- Poepping
Fanastic work, wow !!!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Karsten. Happy to hear :)
Ioannis PapadakisPLUS
Theatrical scene, beautiful shades,
very good work with oils.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much for the comment
Denniz Hedin SaloPLUS
A really great piece and so much fun to be able to see it in person. I like more and more for every time I see it.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much Denniz. I like that younfeel that way. That it grows on you.
Sean "brushforhire" McAfee
Absolutely stunning.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much!
Brian Wilkinson
Lovely palette and balance
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much! You do lovely stuff too!
Jonatan Gil - ElinhirPLUS
amazing work…GOLD
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank ypu!
Steve "Babelfish" RileyPLUS
Brilliant and original. Gold all the way.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Steve! This one is very dear to me too :)
"SCV Park" Yeong Min
Fantastic~! Gold~!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much