Barry Windsor Smith - The Devil's Lake Preliminary, 1975
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)
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DescriptionWell, I am trying to go cash flow positive on my hobbies but when this piece became available to me (thanks Rob!) I took a step backwards in that goal - I mean, how could I not?The art is ~ 12" x 12" but has tremendous impact with an almost palpable spark of creation from the vigorous pencil - at least for me. The art came conservation framed so the picture is not perfect but does provide the gist. I've had The Devil's Lake S&N print for decades and always was one of my favorites from BWS Gorblimey years - of course, the finished piece would be great to add to this preliminary, but I doubt it is moving anytime soon. For those that haven't see the finished painting, I've added an additional image of the print - you may note there is at least one significant difference between the prelim and the final. Can't be sure if still honored but BWS' site has a link to buy a vintage print: https://www.barrywindsor-smith.com/galleria/lakeprint.html Social/Sharing |
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Rick W 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/27/2025
Very nice addition to your Studio collection! Congrats!
gPrez ***
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 1/27/2025
Some stuff ya just gotta get! Nice when it shows up!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
As I type this, I'm looking at a copy of the print that's hanging over my bed (I have three copies). One of my all time favorite BWS masterworks. I heard about the sale of the original about 25 years ago and always wondered who the lucky buyer was. Me? I'm more than fine just staring at my beautiful print. Congrats on this amazing and historical piece.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
Her right foot alone is worth the price of admission. Outstanding!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
The pain and the agony that makes a powerful impression! BWS's raw pencil strokes is just pure drawing from inspiration.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
Amazing example of how good BWS is with pencils! Huge congrats!
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
A fantastic piece that I'm sorry to see go but thrilled it is in your care Mark. I think it's far more than a preliminary and in fact a detailed and vigorous ffinished irst version!! This is the spark of first life for this wonderful and emotional artwork.
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
Great looking prelim piece, cool to see process and the detail and design still makes this piece look nearly done.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/28/2025
incredible BWS prelim to one of his iconic images/prints, I can see why you took a bit step backwards on your goal to pounce on this opportunity, it is fantastic. huge congrats!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/30/2025
It's easy to see why you could not let it pass you by: the pencil work is mesmerizing! BWS really gives his all when inspiration knocks! Clealry a masterpiece on its own!
Kevin Koch
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/14/2025
Wonderful pickup! I never got the print, but I know part of The Devil's Lake was featured on the cover of 'The Studio' and was featured in full in the book 'Masters of Comic Book Art' that I bought around 1979 or 1980. I spent a lot of time staring at this arresting image. It's great to see this more raw and direct preliminary version.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/6/2025
Phenomenal pencil prelim by Barry Windsor-Smith for The Devil's Lake. Gorgeous linework from BWS that almost lets you see how his mind works as he does his pencils. Fantastic pick-up, huge congrats!
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