Stevens, Dave - Jill, The Bare Witch
Artist: Dave Stevens (All)
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Jill, the Bare Witch As in Sketches & Studies
This Painting in Progress
Jill - Witch (as seen in Brush with Passion)
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DescriptionA December 2020 jewel for my collection.In June 2019 on the Life and Art of Dave Stevens (Illustrator) Facebook group, Keith Domonkos asked "So, how many poses are there of Jill as a witch? Any idea why Dave chose those looks for her?" Jill Mahoney-Banks responded "As far as I know, there are 2. One sketch and one painting. He knew how much I love Halloween. It's a great representation of my personality." I assume that the charcoal on newsprint version (see the Additional Images) was the first of these that Dave drew. That version of "The Bare Witch" is found in Dave's Sketches & Studies, Volume 4, as well as IDW's Complete Sketches & Studies on page 34. However, there are actually two paintings of Jill as the Witch, based on the same modeling session. One of the two appears as "Jill -- Witch" which is published in BRUSH WITH PASSION: THE ART & LIFE OF DAVE STEVENS, page 260 (see the scan in the additional images). At first glance this appears to be merely a cropped version of the larger painting, but if one looks at the eyes, one can see that in the smaller painting both eyes are more clearly evident, while in this version the hat comes down further on Jill's face. In addition her arms are in a different position, and one can notice other differences upon examination. Travis Banks (Jill's husband) said in the same Stevens Facebook group, "Dave used to email me works in progress when he was working on sketches and paintings of Jill Mahoney-Banks. He was such a great guy, it never seemed weird to have him sending me nude pictures of my wife. I really miss him." One of the versions of the painting in progress is also in the Additional Images. My thanks to Joseph Melchior for making this deal happen. The painting is 12" x 24" on stretched canvas. Upon my posting this, Jill commented "Well, Congratulations, Ray! *blush* I wish Dave and I had more time to work together! This made my day! Thank you! It's a deeply heartfelt honor to have worked with him (Dave), and to know so many appreciate his work." Travis Banks added: "I can confirm that they are indeed from different photos from the same shoot." Social/Sharing |
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/11/2020
And what a jewel! Congrats and thanks for sharing this beauty!
Will K 
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/11/2020
"He knew how much I love Halloween." Yeah... I think we all love Halloween a little bit more now. A great work.
Brian Boggs
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 12/11/2020
Dave Stevens art of the female form exceeds all others. J. Scott Campbell and Matt Baker are great, but not at Stevens level. IMHO
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 12/11/2020
So, you are the One who Finally pulled the Trigger👊🏻
Bravo❣️❣️❣️
Phillip Anderson
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/11/2020
This stands out as an awesome piece even in your incredible collection!
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
Posted on 12/11/2020
Phillip Anderson wrote:
This stands out as an awesome piece even in your incredible collection!
It is indeed a standout. Dave's use of colour in this piece is very sophisticated.
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/12/2020
Wow! Fantastic addition to your collection and I know how much Dave's art means to you. Happy it landed here.
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 12/12/2020
Jeff Singh wrote:
Wow! Fantastic addition to your collection and I know how much Dave's art means to you. Happy it landed here.
Yes. Dave was such a wonderful person as well as a talented artist. I miss him as a person and I miss the lack of continued artistic accomplishment he could have reached without the leukemia.
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/13/2020
JM had this one for awhile and I wondered when it would be pryed loose. Congrats Ray.
Arnie & Cathy Fenner
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 12/17/2020
And Dave didn't think he could paint. Congrats on adding this to your collection!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/12/2021
Outstanding painting by the phenomenal Dave Stevens! Makes me wish it were Halloween all over again!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
Posted on 6/29/2021
The piece that slew all others during CAF's "Best of." A veritable temple of Dave Stevens here, Ray.
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