Monday, May 14, 2007

Finally, some Southern Folks...

Weder Maker 5x7 Acrylic
The Coyote Caller 5x7 Acrylic
Clifton Clawhammer 5x7 Acrylic Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

This should make more sense of why I changed the name of my blog to 'Southern Folks'. Over the years of gallivanting the countryside and mingling with older folks has inspired me to work on illustrations that celebrate the simple things of life in the South. The idea is to paint different people and places every month that reflect southern folk life from years ago. To me it's these things in life: family, community, and southern hospitality, that makes the South the best place to live. Hopefully my illustrations will reflect that spirit.

18 comments:

  1. Yeah boy! You gotta love dem southern folks... nice job man. Great to see ya trying your hand at a new medium. Keep 'em comin'.

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  2. So that's what the southern folks looked like. Funny guys indeed.

    Great stylization an refreshingly non digital!

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  3. H,
    nice stuff man.

    >oVi

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  4. Thank you for dropping by my blog. You have a very cool syle and Im loving your sense of hmour. These are great.

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  5. Nicely done! And in acrylic! There's something so wonderful about traditional media. I suppose it's the tactility. Great job man!

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  6. Suppose I'll have to visit the South some time-- catch the vision. Fun characters. Nicely done!

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  7. That hunter is fantastic! Totally reminds me of my brother-in-law's dad!

    Great!

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  8. hahah thats a cool cowboy

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  9. heath, these are great. looks as if you painted on canvas. is that an effect or do you also dabble in acrylics and oils? very impressive sir.

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  10. Reflection is definitely needed in life. Its when we revisit moments in a new light that we really start to understand whats important. Especially learning from others... way to spread the love!
    On an other note, I deffinitely need to start trying other mediums!
    Great job

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  11. HEY DUDE I LOVE YOUR WORK !!! Have you ever been to parable comics? I think it would be a great to see your thoughts and your art there !
    God Bless,
    Brando

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  12. Hi Heath!

    I love your work! character, the textures,
    and the colors. all is great!

    Keep up the good work!
    Best.

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  13. ha, gotta love the first guys chaps!

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  14. Nice! The middle one is my favorite. Keep up the great work!

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  15. Heath i love these. maybe its a change from the slickness of digital. i love the texture. as always i love your characters. truly~T

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