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The greatest predator of the sea preparing the greatest predator on land. This great white shark/chef is salavating as he cooks humans in a kettle... A humorous work merging strong realism and fantasy. The entire painting feels like a dream.

This work was published in Ballistic Publishing's book PAINTER.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:22:01 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/590837

This is a personal project inspired by the legends of Camelot, King Arthur, and Arthur's wife Guinevere. The figure in this painting possesses a certain melancholy beauty that I find very intriguing. I wanted her to convey sorrow, hope, and a resigned contentment all in one. And I leave it up to the viewer to guess who she's waiting for to return. King Arthur, or Sir Lancelot?
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I often reinterpret the meaning of words or phrases for sources of inspiration. This is a painting where I've taken the term "Cat Burglar" quite literally. Although the setting is somewhat dark, it has a light-hearted and humorous nature. It's a true melding of digital techniques—some 3D, photo manipulation, and (of course) painting.]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:45:13 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/452971

I wanted to create a painting with a strong sense of presence and creepiness. This is what I came up with.]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:11:26 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/453098

This painting features a very vibrant and unique color scheme. Originally I made a version of this painting with traditional oil paints, but decided to re-invent and re-explore the image using digital methods to the point where it is an entirely new work. I created it with Ballistic Publishing's EXOTIQUE series in mind.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:11:04 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/453094

I don't necessarily consider this a "political" piece of art. However, it is intended to represent the more military-minded America that exists today. I figured the best way to show that would be to use one of the most renowned symbols of the United States. I made 2 versions of this painting: one in traditional oils on canvas, and this Digital version. Overall, I think this one surpassed the traditional painting by leaps and bounds.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 02:59:30 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/452991

This is a Concept Painting I did for an updated futuristic version of the classic 1980s film "Red Dawn". It's purely a personal project, not a comissioned work. The color scheme nicely compliments the contrast between the rural farmstead and the futuristic war machine.]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:38:06 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/603777

Here's a work showing the chaos of a giant robot on a rampage. I used a setting sun environment to create some dramatic shadows that parallel the viewpoint/vanishing point perspective. There's a good deal of action and movement in the image, giving it the feel of an actual image caught on film. There's an enormous amount of detail going on here with numerous digital techniques and subtle effects.]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:50:12 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/453117

This work portrays the predatory nature of many big-time sales people—particularly those that prowl car dealerships. It's a humorous work that successfully merges strong realism and fantasy. I created it using dozens of photographs I took at the local automobile dealership, and merged all of those with illustrative painted elements. This was one of those works that test the limits of patience.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:21:16 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/453126

This is my contemporary take on the Four Horsement of the Apocalypse. Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death riding out from a nightmarish landscape dominated by a setting sun.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:33:33 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/453127

The title pretty much speaks for itself. It's a unique portrait painting of everyone's favorite bolt-in-the-neck creation. Alive, and yet not alive.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:36:57 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/462539

I wanted to make a painting that would have a very narrative feel to it. So to better capture that idea, I wrote a short story and painted this to represent one of the pivotal scenes from the tale. You don't really need the manuscript to appreciate the painting. Here the main character is confronted by a monster in an eradiated cavern. I think my use of color helps establish strong mood and atmosphere. The splatter marks I added also add a uniquely beautiful effect. I created it with PAINTER using a wacom tablet.

Please feel free to let me know what you think.

Thank you.]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:16:04 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/453844

Here's a very quick sketch I made for Holloween this year. Classic imagery, but fun to make.]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:42:51 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/525262

Originally, my idea for this painting was to create an evil or sinister lawyer. Ironically, the character turned out to be more affable than malevolent. And I think that worked out in my favor. The painting took a long time to paint, particularly because of my insane decision to paint virtually every hair on the character's head.

Made entirely in Corel Painter. Comments are welcome.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:53:41 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/590840

This was a painting I made for a Children's Book I wrote a some years ago. It's supposed to have a quick semi-sketchy or rough look to it. Has a good composition with a lot of energy and still manages not to look too cluttered or overcrowded.]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:07:10 +0000 http://phillipwanderson.cgsociety.org/gallery/628785

This is a digital matte painting I made of my hometown Mankato in the future. It's filled with numerous local landmarks and details representative of the present-day region. One reason I chose blue as the dominant color is due to the city being a part of Blue Earth County. I used an enormous amount of reference material to get a high level of realism, and of course did a lot of painting. I think it achieves a strong perspective and presence, and portrays an interesting mix architecture existing in harmony with nature.]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 19:27:25 +0000