Elektra by DWJ (Daniel Warren Johnson)
Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson (All)
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DescriptionElektra by Daniel Warren Johnson. Commissioned at NYCC 2021. 6" x 9"It's 5 AM on Thursday of Day 1 of NYCC 2021 and I trudge myself out of bed and get the day going somehow. It's all a little blurry now. I was on a mission to guarantee myself a DWJ piece without really knowing what the situation was. Also to get on the line out in the streets outside of Javits Center with the diehards, an annual ritual in years past, one that I sorely missed without the convention in 2020. I got there by around 7 AM and the line was already 2 and a half blocks long. By the time the crowd was filing in to the line inside the convention area I ended up being around halfway through the first cue row with a few more hours to wait. As soon as they unleashed the hounds and I got safely clear of crowds of people in front of me, I RAN towards their booth in Artist Alley and got myself on the list. I was 2nd! I asked if Daniel wanted to draw something he wanted to do or hasn't done before but it may have been too early in the morning for that lol. So I asked if he had a preference between Elektra and Swamp Thing and he didn't, so I opted for Elektra. Not really a huge surprise considering where my collecting has been lately but I've been dabbling in the Green as of late also. Anyway - I couldn't be happier with this dynamic piece. I've never been more blown away by a same day convention commission. It is filled with that enigmatic sweeping movement that screams Elektra to me, and breath taking nuance in her character design elements, and sweet background details that do all the mood setting. It pays homage to FM and BS but distinctly DWJ. I'd selfishly love to see a whole boatload of interior pages of this character done by him some day in a standalone graphic novel because I think he could absolutely kill it and join that type of legacy for the character. Thanks again to Daniel and Felix/Yams and the crew. Social/Sharing |
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Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
So jealous of your DWJ! But man you earned it braving the wild in that line. Worth it!
Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/9/2021
Nash of the Titans wrote:
So jealous of your DWJ! But man you earned it braving the wild in that line. Worth it!
thanks man! I really adore this. Also my body certainly paid for it later in multiple ways for putting it through that kind of day but sometimes the con can take it's toll lol
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
Incandescent, man... DWJ splendor.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
4 - Posted on 10/9/2021
Really nice free flowing ink on this piece, man! The manner in which all the heavy inks were brushed on diagonally from top left to bottom right and then having Elektra intersect that by falling at a slightly more extreme angle from top right towards bottom left to form an X composition, really enhances the feeling of the speed she's dropping at!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Really nice free flowing ink on this piece, man! The manner in which all the heavy inks were brushed on diagonally from top left to bottom right and then having Elektra intersect that by falling at a slightly more extreme angle from top right towards bottom left to form an X composition, really enhances the feeling of the speed she's dropping at!
Damn!!! Looking at it again after that insight makes me like it even more now!!! Thanks Ruben!
Samuel M. Rojas
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
This is a killer addition, Kavi and DWJ is someone who knows how to capture a good bit of that Elektra energy!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
Beautiful dude! It's a marvel what Dan's able to do even in the environment of a con. Congrats!
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
I wince thinking about the long-lines/waits even though I haven't done it in a long time. I'm glad your wait proved fruitful.
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
What an incredible piece, a fantastic image of Elektra!
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
Such determination! It is a fantastic image and it is well-deserved!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
So many techniques employed here, it’s impossible to catalog them. Magical work by DWJ.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 10/9/2021
DWS gives us plenty of techniques to study. More importantly, they culminate in a feel of grace and balance of a ballet dancer as Elektra hurtles through the cityscape. Even without sawed off sais, her darting figure provides a sharp point to pierce through the night.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Marcus Wai wrote:
DWS gives us plenty of techniques to study. More importantly, they culminate in a feel of grace and balance of a ballet dancer as Elektra hurtles through the cityscape. Even without sawed off sais, her darting figure provides a sharp point to pierce through the night.
Ballet dance is a great comparison!!! I got so into the piece I didnt even realize the sais were missing ha!!!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
"DWS" indeed! The figure does feel a bit like BWS's Elektra and the piece clearly pays homage to FM; I also get a Bisley vibe from the hint of clowds and distant buildings in the corner. Gutsy choice to mix it up with the directions of her descent and the motion blur on the windows, but it's super dynamic and the composition is great
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Very cool piece, I am an Elektra fan too. How big is it? Also, you have to learn how to get yourself a dealer's pass. no lines and in before the masses.
oa_cafe _
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Jeff Singh wrote:
Very cool piece, I am an Elektra fan too. How big is it? Also, you have to learn how to get yourself a dealer's pass. no lines and in before the masses.
per Kavi's insta story, dwj was offering 6x9s at the show; and only like 3-4 per day; and foot attire with lightning-fast grip traction is a must too haha
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Jeff Singh wrote:
Very cool piece, I am an Elektra fan too. How big is it? Also, you have to learn how to get yourself a dealer's pass. no lines and in before the masses.
Thanks, Jeff! It's 6 x 9. In this particular case, didnt matter if you had a dealer/exhivitor pass, press pass, etc. etc. they did not allow anyone to get dibs prior to show opening...ie, fans who waited on the line. Which I have to say was a real class act move from Felix and his team.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Nicely composed. Lots of kinetic energy. Gritty. What more could you ask for in a comission. Congrats on this amazing art!
oa_cafe _
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
wow. tons of comments already. haha. super jelly of this piece bro, which i saw the other awesome ones on insta that dwj had done at the show; he's a hot commodity and to me displays modern expressionism—where the typical representation is abandoned for a more alternate, distorted interpretation; also loving the dynamic angle; kudos. i'm listening to jazz on spotify rn, so i'll ask... got a musical pairing with this beauty?
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
oa_cafe _ wrote:
wow. tons of comments already. haha. super jelly of this piece bro, which i saw the other awesome ones on insta that dwj had done at the show; he's a hot commodity and to me displays modern expressionism—where the typical representation is abandoned for a more alternate, distorted interpretation; also loving the dynamic angle; kudos. i'm listening to jazz on spotify rn, so i'll ask... got a musical pairing with this beauty?
thank you for the detailed comment! Jazz could work! I havent picked anything specific for this piece yet but I certainly plan on looking at it enough to eventually pick one :)
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Wow this is a stunner! I love the movement and the beauty. I'm just staring at it.
Congrats, Kavi. What a great page!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Fisch Benz wrote:
Wow this is a stunner! I love the movement and the beauty. I'm just staring at it.
Congrats, Kavi. What a great page!
thanks Fisch!! yeah man its a stare worthy piece indeed. Worth the struggle i put myself through that day lol ;-)
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 10/10/2021
Breath-taking piece Kavi, DWJ does a stunning Elektra!
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 10/11/2021
A home run commission by DWJ - congrats!! Really beautiful work.
Eric Wenger
Member Since 2012
2 - Posted on 10/11/2021
Great story, great piece - DWJ just gets motion and composition and nails them. Congrats on this!
M L
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 10/12/2021
I creeped Daniel for a bit as he worked on this. Always an unbelievable treat. Kudos to you for the effort and congrats on the sweet reward. A pleasure to meet you, Con-Conqueror!
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 10/12/2021
I saw this pop up on DWJ's Facebook feed during the show and thought, I bet Kavi would like that one. Nice score!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
2 - Posted on 10/13/2021
The effort you put in just to get to his table and on his list shows your dedication to the hobby.
I have a feeling you will have this piece for a long time. Congrats.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 10/13/2021
Mission accomplished! Determination can pay at times :) Well worth the effort, too, man. Dynamic shot of Elektra here, and those looser background brush strokes work perfectly. And you gotta love having some zipatone accents :) Congrats!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
2 - Posted on 10/24/2021
Wow!! Great job on grabbing this amazing piece!!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 10/26/2021
DWJ gold - so worth the early morning run to get this piece and part of the backstory every time you look at the art. Congrats - thanks for sharing the art and the story.
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 1/26/2022
Dynamic art.
So glad this piece came to you this year Kavi, and an easy pick for me in the Best of 2021!
LGM -Lee
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
Lee Harmon wrote:
Dynamic art.
So glad this piece came to you this year Kavi, and an easy pick for me in the Best of 2021!
LGM -Lee
Many thanks Lee!!! One of my fav pieces in the collection :)
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 4/28/2022
What a beautiful piece of artwork. I also enjoyed reading your description; great job.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/30/2022
Gorgeous Elektra by the great DWJ! The drawing has all the style and grace of the ninja warrior herself. Congrats on a great pick-up!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/22/2024
Raw and so beautiful. Congrats for this phenomenal piece !
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Really nice, dynamic piece - I may have to check out some more of this DWJ guy's art!
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