Tue 11 Dec 2007
On the Prowl
Posted by anaglyph under Art, Spooky
[15] Comments
Longtime readers will remember the story of The Prowler and how illustrator Kevin Cornell realised him in frightening watercolour on his great site over at Bearskin Rug (go there now and be amused).
Kevin was kind enough to send me an artist’s proof of his Prowler watercolour which I recently had framed in an appropriate manner. I am now awaiting the refurbishment of the crypt so that I may hang this wonderful rendering on the wall, flanked, of course, by two sputtering candles.
This is how the finished piece came out!
I breathed a sigh of relief that The Evil Without was, well, without, but now I’m wondering if THIS is what Prophet Pete meant.
Hmm. Good point. Although The Prowler had not yet arrived back in the house when Prophet Pete wrote to me…
Wow. That’s brilliantly creepy. I’m quite sure I could never sleep in a room with that painting.
Yes, but he’s a PROPHET.
That is really creepy!
Just the right amount of absolute terror, without it being anything specific. Which I find more terrifying.
Cool
Well, heck, isn’t that a portrait of the Heffalump Man?
Great. That’s just GREAT. Why oh why couldn’t I have read this post from work, where the images are blocked?!
Seriously. I might have to bring a clown figure into my room tonight so’s I don’t have nightmares.
Scary scary picture, yet somehow mingled with … no, it’s just scary.
it’s gorgeous!
you knew I’d love it didn’t you?
Phoebe Fay: I slept in a room with the real thing for most of my childhood, so a picture is going to present no real problem.
Pil: He has yet to establish that. He still hasn’t replied to my letter.
Meggie: Yes, in the fine tradition of Goldilocks’ porridge, Mr Cornell got the balance just right.
Malach: I’m glad you approve.
Anonymous: No. The Elephant Man had a soul.
RaJ: This might come as something of a surprise to you, but even I would prefer a clown over The Prowler.
Cissy Strutt: It’s mingled only with creepy.
nursemyra: And it looks even better in a darkened room by candlelight.
so pretty!
and I love your new background
The vertical eye slits… *shiver*