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Ken Kelly - Perilous Pit

Location: Fantasy Art - Paintings
Artist: Ken Kelly (All)

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Ken Kelly - Perilous Pit
Artwork Details
Location: Fantasy Art - Paintings
Title: Ken Kelly - Perilous Pit
Artist:  Ken Kelly (All)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 386
Likes on CAF: 5
Comments: 3
Added to Site: 8/6/2023

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Description
Great piece from the early 80s by the late great Ken Kelly, called The Perilous Pit. It was the cover work for a book by James Johnson called Daystar and Shadow.

Acrylic Paint on Board Approx 21 x 36

Very clean and bright colors.

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Member Since: March 2023
Last Login: April 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 8/7/2023

The bloody red stains on the foreground tell us what lies in the pit is the last thing these two might see.  Kelly's level of realism frames the tension to fully engage the audience.

 Eric B Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 8/7/2023

The colors make the heroes look like they're giving off the only light in Hell. Congrats on this beauty!

 Bloomdog . Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 8/26/2023

Love it

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