Friday, January 25, 2008

Monty Python and Killer Bunnies

Pen and Ink illustration of the Killer Bunny from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Lani Mathis of GreenSpaceGoodsI'm paying homage to Monty Python, and a great teacher- Mr. Dan Henderson. This is my submission to Illustration Friday.

I had one of the greatest illustration professors anyone could ask for. Dan Henderson is an incredibly inspiring kind man who never made anyone feel pressured to work inside of his box. So one day, he asked us to create an image illustrating a movie title and the feeling of fear. Well, I immediately got the giggles, because the only thing I could picture in my mind was the evil bunny from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, my vision didn't fit within the rules of the assignment. It had to be a movie title. Try as I might, I couldn't get that bunny out of my head, so I ask Mr. Henderson if he would allow it. It took a little pleading, but I think he was mostly glad that I was excited about illustration. Oh, and I also insisted that it had to be done in ballpoint pen. He wasn't thrilled about that either. I still love this bunny. There are always things you would have done differently, but that's all right. He still gives me the giggles.

You can see some of Dan Henderson's work here.

10 comments:

High Desert Diva said...

that's fantastic!

I'm thinking 3D glasses....yowzer!

UtahEtsy / GumballGrenade.etsy.com said...

Love the little bit of drool, wrinkled nose, and paws comming out of the frame! Wonderfully done!

CSD Faux Finishing said...

Look at the bones!

GreenSpaceGoods said...

Look, that rabbit's got a vicious streak a mile wide; it's a killer!

Martin said...

Love Monty Python and you take on this.

Weird Bug Lady said...

I love love love this! Awesome work!

neilornstein said...

first class work.

Teresa said...

I'm scared! I'm laughing, but I'm still scared of that rabbit! Nice work!

Lorie McCown said...

Love it, very nice, indeed. Loved the movie too!

Bobo said...

This is so well done, love the bunny expression.

 

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