a knack for art
March 19th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Posted by mike in illustration friday

johnny appleseed - american legendJohnny Appleseed – an American legend. Johnny Appleseed was a real person that spread the joy of apple growing across the United States. He may have not worn a pot as a hat, but even in his time, such stories made him legendary. Read more. I was inspired by Gustaf Tenggren.

From sketch to Photoshop – about 4 hours.

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6 Responses to “Illustration Friday – Legendary”

  1. 1
    Cheryl Said: @5:03 pm 

    Excellent, as usual.Love the movement.

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    jack foster Said: @7:23 pm 

    Hey Mike! Nice job on Johnny. Love the feel and the depth. Has a kinda retro feel to it. Love it! Nice!

  3. 3
    ann marie Said: @7:43 pm 

    Great character! And I like all the different greens.

  4. 4
    Diane Duda Said: @4:06 am 

    I can relate to Johnny Appleseed. I’m a real person too. :)
    Very nice, Mike.

  5. 5
    Heather Said: @9:39 am 

    Great sense of the landscape here–it really adds to the legendary feel.

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    josh pincus is crying Said: @11:18 am 

    Nice work! What’s that they say about great minds thinking alike? Maybe they saw THIS

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