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Argonauts vs. the Monster God!

Artist: Mark Schultz (All)

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Argonauts vs. the Monster God! Comic Art

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Title:	Argonauts vs. the Monster God!
Artist:	Mark Schultz (All)
Media Type:	Ink Wash
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	Definitely NFS
Views:	3,687
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Comments:	16
Added to Site:	5/26/2017
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Description

(2015, Brush and Ink on Strathmore, 17.5”x23” Image size)

Argonauts vs the Monster God!

They say there is a mysterious and dangerous island, shrouded in mist and treacherous seas, off the west of Sumatra. Full of mythical, prehistoric, and fantastic creatures it is said that there is one King above all others… The Juggernaut of Pushkara, to some he is known as Kong, and others The Monster God! This commission depicts, loosely in the theme of a mid 20th century foyer poster for a movie that never was, a lost voyage of the Argo in the Southern Seas searching for legendary treasures. Desperate to find land they anchor at an island that seemingly rose from no where, ignorant of the inhospitable horrors that await, that spring forth from the tropical darkness.

Reminiscent of Hal Fosters “The Push” Valiant Sunday, with bodies falling against the onslaught, Mark pushed the limits for the complexity and layering of his work, and has some of the most ink laid down in any of his art to date. It’s a whopper of a piece (one of the largest in my collection), featuring a potential standoff between Heracles, and winged helmet Perseus, Mark conducted historical research for inspiration into making sure all the Argonauts were unique. All the explorers reeling in shock and a call to the fray for the Argonauts.

We decided to go for the text actuated inked and interwoven into the image, where Mark could show off his filigree skills in the title. The pieces is featured in Carbon 2, where readers can appreciate the evolution of the piece from concept through to finished inks.

This commission melds two great loves into one spectacular universe woven by a master. Couldn’t be happier with the result.

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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/26/2017

I was just wondering where your new Avatar came from :) Awesome piece, Peter, congrats and thanks for sharing!

Matt S
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/26/2017

an Unbelievable piece!

Daryl R
Member Since 2015

Posted on 5/26/2017

Incredible piece Peter! The textures and tones are perfect and the complex, layered scene is genius. What a fantastic commission!

Glynn Crain
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/26/2017

Congrats! What a fantastic piece of art!

John Bamber
Member Since 2004

Posted on 5/26/2017

Awesomely amazing... I love this.

Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/26/2017

OMFG....or as the Pythons would say, "You lucky, lucky bastard...."

J L
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/26/2017

Wow. That is just all kinds of awesomeness!!!! Congrats Peter!!!! 8 )

Paperchaser 1968
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/27/2017

Unbelievable Master Craftmanship.....Epic beauty!!

F M
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/27/2017

Holy wow!

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/27/2017

On many levels, that is a great and glorious mashup.

Phillip Anderson
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/27/2017

Just an amazing piece of art. COngratulations!

Jonathan Wilson
Member Since 2015

Posted on 1/31/2018

Perfect.. just perfect

Jim Reid
Member Since 2005

Posted on 8/12/2018

Mark has done some fantastic work over the years, but this is off-the-charts wonderful.

Kudos to you for inspiring him to create such a masterpiece.

Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/28/2019

Good God! :O

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/24/2020

KILLER! Love this illustration! Mark Schultz is a Demi-God!

Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012

Posted on 12/4/2024

Mark Schultz is the Monster Talent. Beautiful piece of work.

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