Kitty Pryde: My turn now (2023)
Artist: Zachary Baldus (Painter)
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The boxer
2008 painting
Lyingcat cosplay (2016)
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The artist and his art (2023)
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DescriptionI loved Zachary's pencil work on New Mutants (which can be seen in its entirety here) and checked out his web site. He had a cool painting of Kitty Pryde in a snowy forest, with arrows failing to injure her intangible form. I asked him if he still had it; as I expected, he had sold it years ago. Would he have any interest in doing another along those lines? Yes, he had ideas for doing it differently, fifteen years later. Anyone who's watched artists at work will know the importance of references, whether live models or photographs. Baldus gave me an unusually detailed look into his process. Around 2008, he made the first Kitty Pryde painting inspired by the pose of a boxer. In 2016, British cosplayer Lyingcat re-enacted Baldus' original painting for a photo shoot. She became the partial basis for this second version, which blends elements from both references plus Baldus' own imagination. Art imitating life imitating art imitating life or something! On August 21, 2023, Baldus was interviewed by Bill Cox for Comic Art LIVE on YouTube, and this piece was shown and discussed. It was a runner-up in CAF's "Best of 2023" awards in the Commissions category. Social/Sharing |
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T Shen 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/5/2023
This is stunning. And always love seeing the process, congrats!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/5/2023
Has a bit of that Adi Granov feel to it! Very nice!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 9/5/2023
Great concept and executed really nice to show Kitty's concentration as any loss of it could mean death. It has us on the edge like watching a tightrope walker.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/6/2023
I definitely like your version better. Fantastic painting!
Dan Perrin
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/8/2023
Congrats! Stunning.
I always loved that original 2008 painting!!
You beat me to getting it recreated :D beautiful piece.
Daily Planet Gallery
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/10/2023
Gorgeous and thank you for showing all the process photos. I LOVE ALL the INFO. I wish more collectors would show these amazing steps. Congrats!
Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/5/2023
Wonderful and The Creative Process is such a beautiful Thing to behold!!!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/20/2023
A spectacular piece - I first saw it on one of your CAF appearances and it is wonderfully captivating. Congrats!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/21/2024
Fantastic art ! Really didnt know the artist , but love it
Congrats
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/21/2024
Fantastic and captivating image of Kitty Pride!
Nick Forst
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 11/14/2024
This is a spectacular piece. I love its storybook, mythological, and fairytale qualities. I think the other commissioners would struggle to find a concept that achieves the narrative excellence of this piece with different characters.
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