This is a series of paintings completely different from my 'Thunderclouds'-series, and it's what I would describe as portraiture of possible lifeforms - close to humans, but with elements of fantasy, insects, mythical monsters and other diverse influences.
I have painted this type of creatures/character since 2007, and there have been changes in the way I paint them, and the colours I've been using, so I'll divide my posts a bit.
In 2007 I became fascinated with gargoyles - the monstruous sculptures on top of churches designed to drain the water from the roof. This is an example
Credit: my own photo, taken in Troyes, France.
With these photos as primary inspiration, I began making lots of drawings of creatures, in all possible ways. The best -or most inspiring- drawings I then adapted to large canvases, with oil paint.
This is a really quick sketch, but I saw potential in it to make a larger painting from:
The resulting painting, titled "Get That Flashlight Out of My Face!", 60x90cm (24x36inch):
More paintings from this series:
"The Gooey Kablooie", 60x90cm (24x36inch)
"Sometimes I Dream about Reality", 60x90cm (24x36inch)
"Gigawar Terablast Shock Punk Distortionist", 70x100cm (27x40inch)
"Today, I go for the Gusto", 25x35cm (10x14inch)
"Report to the Mist", 60x90cm (24x36inch)
"Tarrasque", 60x80cm (24x32inch)
Over the years, all above paintings have been sold. There are more, and a few still available, so let me know in the comments if you like these, then I'll post some more, with their respective stories. Next post (hopefully this afternoon or evening): creature-paintings from 2009-2012!