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Barry Kitson's Legion Alphabet - V for Shrinking Violet

Artist: Barry Kitson (All)

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Barry Kitson's Legion Alphabet - V for Shrinking Violet Comic Art

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Title:	Barry Kitson's Legion Alphabet - V for Shrinking Violet
Artist:	Barry Kitson (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Watercolor
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	217
Likes on CAF:	10 11
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	8/4/2025
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Description

When it was time to pick a "V" character, it was essentially a unanimous request for Shrinking Violet over on Barry's Facebook page, but I don't think anyone was expecting Barry to get so creative with the composition for this one!

I remember seeing it for the first time and just being absolutely floored by how beautiful it was, too. I think the background was what jumped out at me first, which sounds a little funny, but there's something about the soft mauve and blue that really sets this one apart from any of the other alphabet pieces. I like the idea that the background is a little out of focus because the "camera" is focused on Vi, and she's so tiny here.

I think this was probably Barry's cleverest way of incorporating a letter into an alphabet piece. Having the "L" of the Legion flight ring double as a "V" from the right perspective is absolutely, positively brilliant. It's pretty neat to have a piece with the flight ring featured so prominently, too. And I love all the detail Barry was able to put into Vi, even when she's such a small figure and he's working with watercolours. I love how clear and defined her face is, with a very distinct expression even when it's done on such a small scale, and also how he painted the folds in her uniform perfectly even with minimal linework to define them. This is Vi in her Silver Age uniform, from a time when she was very shy and timid, but I like her pleased, proud expression here. I have to wonder if she's only showing off the flight ring, or if she's specifically showing off how you can use it to make a "V" for Violet.

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Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/4/2025

Not an unexpected pick for "V" but an unexpected approach to the illustration nonetheless! I really love that he utilized the L in the Legion flight ring to also double as a "V" in the spirt of the piece with Shrinking Violet showcasing it in a classic Silver Age look/pose. A great piece, congrats!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/4/2025

A "V" or an "L", it's another checkmark in your Kitson Alphabet Legion collection.

Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 8/5/2025

Congrats on another Legion Alphabet piece by Barry!

Margaret Leigh
Member Since 2021

Posted on 8/5/2025

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:

Congrats on another Legion Alphabet piece by Barry!

Thanks, Miki! :)

Toni S
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 8/5/2025

Such a very beautiful piece! Congrats!

Margaret Leigh
Member Since 2021

Posted on 8/5/2025

Toni S wrote:

Such a very beautiful piece! Congrats!

Thank you very much! I really love this one.

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