Painter and illustrator. Everything here is my own work unless otherwise mentioned. Dillonsamuelson.com Instagram.com/dillonsamuelson inprnt.com/gallery/dillonsamuelson
A note on the paper I used in some of the previous posts:
I got my types mixed up and mistakenly said it was "hot press" (smooth-texture) paper, but it's actually "rough press" heavily textured paper. (and in between those is "cold press", a medium-texture option)
I've edited the other posts, but it still says hot-press in reblogs, so sorry if there's any confusion!
Inspiration for this piece comes from reading about animals in the aftermath of forest fires (y'know, something light). The lack of foliage after a fire can give advantages to birds of prey, such as the Spotted Owl, making it easier for them to spot and kill prey. But in turn, the lack of cover puts them at greater risk of being hunted by bigger, opportunistic predators such as the Goshawk.
To try and add a bit more whimsy or fantasy to the piece, the Goshawk is wearing an antique flint fire starter.
In ancient architecture it's not uncommon to see pillars sculpted to look like figures holding up the platforms above. They always seemed like a good place for a brooding vampire to perch. 🦇
Watercolor and white ink on rough-press paper, about 10 x 13"
Similar to the Gargoyle/Steepletop pair, "Hark" is also a variation on an older procreate drawing of mine.
"That awkward moment when you aren’t sure if you should run or bow", digital procreate drawing, 2021
"Hark", oil on canvas, 2024
Hello! You have this one art piece called: On second thought, maybe let’s take the long way ‘round. Is it possible for me to buy a print of that one?
Hi! Thanks for the interest. I've uploaded it to my Inprnt: inprnt.com/gallery/dillonsamuelson/the-long-way-round/
For everyone, if you'd like a print of something but it isn't in my shop, feel free to contact me and if I have a large enough image file I'll add it.