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Duane by `Denis-Peterson:iconDenis-Peterson:


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Submitted: April 27
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Make: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Model: EX-Z1080
Shutter Speed: 1/80 second
F Number: F/2.8
Focal Length: 8 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: Feb 23, 2007, 5:32:15 PM

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Title: Duane
Medium: Urethane and oils on canvas
Size: 36"x34"

I thought the title was a bit humorous, if indeed it turned out that the sumo wrestler's name was actually Duane!

This was finished last month, but since I have several other pieces in the works, I procrastinated until now. What struck me in the original reference photo (taken by one of my talented sons on my behalf) was the anachronism of the billboard, particularly since Hyundai means "modern" in Korean.

The other anomaly, of course, is the total absence of impact on anyone in the crowds passing by underneath this visually imposing, and somewhat grotesque advertisement.

classic NYC!

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~Osukarune:iconOsukarune: Apr 27, 2008, 11:40:52 AM
Im First comment :)

El primer comentario.

Genial Dennis como siempre.

Felicidades
*RobM48:iconRobM48: Apr 27, 2008, 11:45:58 AM
Guilty as the rest of them........didn't notice the billboard
Great piece.............

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~tekmeb:icontekmeb: Apr 27, 2008, 11:52:47 AM
Excellent painting Mr.Peterson. :)

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=EuroFoxx:iconEuroFoxx: Apr 27, 2008, 11:56:13 AM
This is huge amounts of awesomeness, and not just because of the sumos :lol: I love the crispness of the air that comes across, and like you said, the total non-impact the billboard has on the pedestrians. Lets spend millions on this prime billboard location and massive poster just for people to ignore it completely. Gotta love it :)

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*Delicate-Daydream:iconDelicate-Daydream: Apr 27, 2008, 12:00:48 PM
Haha, that's wicked.

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~SimplyACat:iconSimplyACat: Apr 27, 2008, 12:03:52 PM
Amazing, great work :heart:

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`Denis-Peterson:iconDenis-Peterson: Apr 27, 2008, 12:05:18 PM
Si, el primer!!!

Thanks Oscar. Actually, the hardest part of this painting was taking a decent photograph of it...and this is such an indistinct shot that does it no justice.
`Denis-Peterson:iconDenis-Peterson: Apr 27, 2008, 12:06:59 PM
It's pretty funny actually, just yesterday I was in the city and failed to look up myself, only to discover great source material for potentially some of the most awesome work so far!