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Published: 2013-03-04 18:53:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 21645; Favourites: 1116; Downloads: 607
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What 80's kid didn't like Transformers? I didn't stick with them forever like some fans have, but as a kid, Transformers was the bee's knees. Unlike the Turtles though...I hated trying to draw them. They were too hard for me to get right. Painting this reminded me of why I didnt like drawing them, but I was on a nostalgia kick.Oils on masonite
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I came across this one while in a very 80's mood. Definitely nailed Prime right here, I am really impressed. Simply put he looks ready to take on literally anything that the universe could throw at him, and has a really nice feel to the whole picture. Going straight into favourites!
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You don't like drawing them ? Hum. But you seem to like painting them ^^. Your textures work really fit this subject.
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Nah, not my thing. I like organic subjects more than hard edged type things. I do love working on textures though heh. Thank you.
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I'll try to apply this to my robots, then (on my other gallery). It gives me ideas
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Well, you've got a new fan. Your style is amazing. And as always, these probably look even better in real life.
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Would buy! Great work
what size is it?
cheers lord k
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Your oil paintings rock, and this is one of the best pieces of Transformers art I've ever seen.
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Thank you very much!
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of course. I would die to see more Transformers characters in this style!! I hope you end up doing that, and I bet you could get them published as cover art by someone.
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I really, really like the simple complimentary colors you've used here. And seeing your brushwork and knowing it's "real" makes me happy.
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Thank you. Real brush strokes make me happy too
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your work is amazing ! i really like ! congratulation for that !!!
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wow!!!!
amazing, really impressive..I love the texture on the metal!!
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This is so effing boss! Not enough people try to traditionally paint the Transformers. This is so refreshing. Love your work to death. I want this is a print or poster because it is 100 times better than all the crappy Transformers posters that have come out over the last couple of years - stupid "Bayformers"!!
Keep up this work! I honestly think you've taken to oils almost like a fish to water. Everything is bold, expressive, colorful, and lively; just like your marker stuff. Its crazy how you've almost translated the look of your marker work into the paint medium. DC and Marvel need to hire you more NOW!!!
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That's very kind of you to say. I appreciate it.
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Beautiful! See, 6 months and you're a total painting stud. Well done man!
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Ha! Thanks
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I always want to get too detailed when I draw them, I need to draw them like they did in the cartoon instead of with every gear and stuff=] this musta been fun and stressful at the same time! Great job though!
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Yeah, I didn't have that problem hehe. I just copied an actual Optimus toy mostly. Nice and blocky with very few real details.
Thanks.
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All done up in blue like this he reminds me of "The Blue Bomber" from "The Rock em Sock em Robots" one of the must have toy when I was a little kid.
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"What 80's kid didn't like Transformers? I didn't stick with them forever like some fans have, but as a kid, Transformers was the bee's knees. Unlike the Turtles though...I hated trying to draw them. They were too hard for me to get right. Painting this reminded me of why I didnt like drawing them, but I was on a nostalgia kick." haha I could relate to every word!
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That's sooo lush! It's so great to see you progress as an artist, Chris!
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This is so beautiful! I really like this style! Congratulations!
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This is bad ass! Such a great job making this.
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Oh man, I'd love to have this hanging on my wall.
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OH M GOD!! I am speechlesssssss oO transformers weren't the easiest thing to draw, I still wonder how people could draw them 
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Impressive look Truly Amazing detail and power behind the look and a great texture to it as well!!
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Thanks. I love me some crackly textures.
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Yea it gives it a story Love it!!
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They were pretty complex designs for tv too.. I wonder how they pulled it off.
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