Elektra by Jeff Dekal (Daredevil)

Sultry & Sublime!!! hypnotizingly beautiful. Love Dekal's style, I'll need to scratch that itch eventually. Love this man!

Incredible! 

Nice!

This is nice! As you mentioned the light and dark contrast on this piece is very well executed. Congrats!

Personally I trend 50/50 on the traditional comic book-y look vs more realistic ones, so I go both ways. This one is absolutely spectacular, so I'm glad you landed yourself a bit of realism that you can live with!

Fantastic realism with what seems like very few brush strokes. Dekal is pretty impressive!

Dekal's art is on another level as it crosses boundaries between different artistic styles and techniques, but it's almost always pretty awesome! Beautiful Elektra!

Good point, D.  Since I've gotten it I've looked at more of Dekal's work here on CAF and he really does change things up stylistically and technically, as you note, depending on what he's doing.  Dig that versatility for sure.  Thanks, man, and all, for the comments!

One could argue that this face is almost too "glam" for the character, but it's just so darn beautiful.  Not sure who this was modeled after (I'm getting a Gal Gadot vibe) but if they were to cast this face for a new Elektra movie, I'd be standing in line for it.

Dekal is immediately recognizable, and always gorgeous. Whatever spiritual assistance you had, they guided you well!

Amazing piece and what a win - an absolute stunner in person! Sorry I missed you at the show!

The spirit(s) were definitely with you that night! 😂

Dekal, a true grassroots story of emerging stardom!  Pure skill, baby.

Awesome time away from daylight
We know art and covers, wait out for fun
Got an auction price in plain sight
Where proceeds are worthy, Jeff did this one

Every Jeff Dekal do all the great things, and I
Can own one of them
Eyes cold you spear me now, Elektra’s a different kind
He can do anything

We could be Heroes
We could meet Heroes, me and you
We could be Heroes
We could meet Heroes, me and you
We could bid

Ain’t nobody's got Elektra
They don't see it 'cause they aren’t artwork fans
Biddin' round by round for hours
You and me, we got artwork in our hands

KG, great Dekal do wash and grey inks, and I
Can bid one of them
I know you hear me now, we saw all the bids are bind
We can do anything

Such a beautiful portrayal of Elektra, and yes, the money definitely went to a great cause, so you can feel better about dipping into your pocket a bit deeper than you had planned.  Sounds like you had a really great time at Heroes Con, which is always nice to hear.

"Spiritual encouragement" indeed! It's a beautiful visual, man...so you made the right decision with or without the extra dose of liquid oomph :)

I think so!  I've pored over it lots since I got back :)  She is indeed a beaut!  Thanks, E, and as always, was awesome getting to hang at Heroes!

I love Jeff's work and enjoyed meeting him at C2E2 this year. Got a great piece from him, an etching. But this is really wonderful, his style is so unique and this is a fine example of it. Entirely unique. Congrats!

I think I know who drank all my Blood Oath...

Lol!  Well, it woulnd't have been JUST me, Rob, but I did my part, I'd say :)

Appreciate your hospitality as always and was great to see you, brother.  You da man!

Stand right up and let her shoot through me.

I saw this one at Heroes too and it was quite striking.  Glad it ended up in a great collection.  

That is an amazing PICTURE. I love how the artist has captured Elektra's magnetism... her expressions is as fierce as it has to be! A wild beauty. SUPERB.

Great pick up! Congrats!

Great image - great win - it's the ones you don't bid on that you regret not the great images when you win - congrats

Great point, Bryan.  When I look back over the years that's definitely been the case.  Thanks for the add, man!

Jeff has such a distinct appealing style, beautiful piece!

Mesmerizing!

Outstanding!!!

Beautifully done.

Beautiful rendition 

Has an amazing realism to it! Love it!

Stunning! 

Beautiful   - 

Stunning. Those eyes make the whole piece. Congrats on such a beautiful painting.

I saw this one get posted by Jeff on Instagram and thought it was stunning. Congrats on a great pick up. 

Absolutely breathtaking ! Congrats for this stunningly beautiful piece, it's just perfect.

Very nice!  Love to be there at the bidding moment!

Beautiful!

Jeff's work is incredible! And this piece is just another stunning example! Wow! Congrats.

Incredible!

I am glad you liked the end result. I didn't mind posing but by the end of it, the heels were killing my calves.

Some beautiful tonal work and white out design.  Gorgeous face!   Congrats!

She's so ephemeral. Big congrats!

Women with swords - that seems to be a VERY sweet spot for Jeff. 

Gorgeous piece, congrats KG!

Beautiful piece. Love the mixed techniques on it.

Would the face be considered illustrative or stencil art?

Impressive

Jeff absolutely killed this. I'm going to add "bring friends to an auction" to my list of don'ts. lol I'm sure you guys had a great time but peer pressure can be a mofo. At least the consolation was a magnificent piece of art.

Oh for sure, or mayhaps...they were trying to hold me back?!  :)  In any case, happy this made it home!  Glad you like, man, and thanks for the add!

Holy gadzooks!  Your description is spot on: "sublime" is the first word that comes to mind when viewing this masterpiece.  It feels infused with a wispy, dreamlike element that is as dangerous as a razor thin shard of poisoned plate glass.  Make no mistake, this thing will shiv you in the heart, and all you can do about it is... sai? (Sorry)  Congrats on picking up a phenomenal piece by Mr. Dekal, for a great cause, at a great event.  Bullseye!

Ourstandng! I love this Elekta/Daredevil portrait by Jeff Dekal. I'm struck by the way her eyes bore into you. Just the sort of woman who might become Elektra. I can just imagine meeting her at a bar or someplace and her eyes taking you in, assessing you, I imagine it would feel pretty uncomfortable. Jeff's style is as striking as his subject. I love the shaded grey of her eyes contrasting with the rich blacks of her hair and bandana. I'm intrigued by the somewhat blurry parts of the art--on her bandanna, in her hair and on her cloak--they give the art a somewhat unfinished look. Overall, I'm very impressed by Jeff's work and I'd like to see more of it.

Beautiful!  Such great handling and so much variety in the brushstrokes and edges.  Dekal went so soft and light with the eyes compared with all the bold blacks and hard edges everywhere in the image, but they still draw my attention immediately

SLPENDID !!!!!

this is sooooooo good!!!

You bet Murdock could only fall in love...