Fables: The Last Castle pg. 2 - P. Craig Russell

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Title:	Fables: The Last Castle pg. 2 - P. Craig Russell
Artist:	P. Craig Russell (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	956
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	5/12/2014
Comic Art Archive:	Fables: The Last Castle Issue: [nn] Page: 2 View

Description

That I am a big Fables fan is no real secret. That I am a big Boy Blue fan isn't a secret either. What might not be known is just how much of a P. Craig Russell fan I am. I love the man's work, from his lines to his design sensibilies to his colours. I think he has a beautiful mix of storytelling and style that comes through in his work, be it Superhero related or more along the lines of The Sandman, Fables or Elric.

I am super happy to be able to add this piece to my collection for several reason. One, the obvious one, being that it's 100% Russell. Secondly, it's from a storyline I really really enjoyed, being a big Blue fan. It was great getting to see the younger more naive side of the character as well as the 'current' and more realistic one. And then, this page also happens to have one of my all time favorite panels of Blue (panel 2).

Having the dialog on the page is a real bonus but what makes this page so nice, even though it's not a money shot, is just really the storytelling. I particularly like panel 3 because by making Snow so small, P. Craig Russell really brings across the sense that she is an outsider; she wasn't there when the last castle fell which puts her in a awkward position at the beginning of the story. Even without the dialog you would still get that sense of isolation. It's those seemingly small design and art choices that will always make me more of a panel page person, than someone who goes after money shots.

Thanks again Sergi!

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	A. Hybsier
Joined:	April 2003
Last Login:	August 2025
Website:	http://www.ahybsier.com
Country:	GERMANY
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E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/12/2014

Like you, I am a HUGE fan of Craig's linework. Love those two close-ups in panel 2 and 5. They have Craig's stamp all over them. Congratulations on a lovely page!

Benno Rothschild
Member Since 2003

Posted on 5/12/2014

Super cool piece of art Anna! I love Craig's work and have a few examples of him inking others. When he inks his own work though, its really in another class altogether. Congrats!

Eurion Kemish
Member Since 2012

Posted on 5/13/2014

Great addition! Congrats!

A. Hybsier
Member Since 2003

Posted on 5/13/2014

Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments. Super happy about the page and glad I can share it

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/24/2014

Beautiful ! Congrats for this awesome page !

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