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Stingray Gets Orca Boops by DWJ

Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson (All)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Stingray Gets Orca Boops by DWJ
Artist:	Daniel Warren Johnson (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	472
Likes on CAF:	26 27
Comments:	10
Added to Site:	6/16/2024
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Description

Stingray by Daniel Warren Johnson - 9x12

Where to begin with this one...

DWJ's composition is always interesting and this is no exception. To take the "star" of the piece, the focus of the commission and relegate him to the bottom left corner, blending into the seaweed and/or coral is a bold choice. But it kind of makes sense. As we "read" the piece from left to right, we begin with Stingray. Our eye follows his body up and then is drawn by his arms and head to the orca and then into the rest of the image and, if you follow the whales, they lead you back around.

Rather than having Stingray facing the camera in a typical super hero pose so that we can clearly see the trademark sunburst on the chest and the downward facing arrow on the face, he is presented in profile. The bowed head and the hands gently touching the orca show Stingray's empathy toward the creature and imbue the piece with an emotional depth that you just don't see in many commissions.

Lastly, I showed this piece to a friend who commented, "That orca is like a cat giving head boops!" From that time on, I have been unable to get the phrase "orca boops" out of my head.

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	Newell T aka Stingray ( 4 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	July 2017
Last Login:	January 2026
Ebay Id:	stingray32
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 6/17/2024

DWJ is a storyteller first and this is as much a story as it is a pin up commission.

Joe A
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 6/17/2024

DWJ's unique and thoughtful commission concepts make him the best. Congrats!

Anthony F
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 6/17/2024

Exceptional layout, Dan created such a beautiful scene!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 6/18/2024

Amazing!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/18/2024

Super nice

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 7/19/2024

Really cool. DWJ nailed it!

David Kwock
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 9/24/2024

This is such an amazing piece I love looking at this one! Major congrats on such a cool and unique DWJ piece!

Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 9/29/2024

For all his well-deserved reputation as a master of explosive action and page-melting intensity, he certainly doesn't steer clear of quiet, emotional moments. A piece like this one feels -way- more special and intense than a typical hero shot action pose. Really fantastic execution! Congrats, Newell!

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 8/15/2025

Orca Bop > Blitzkriek Bop

The 'Ray is the gentle leader that needs no throne...comfotable in his status. Great DWJ piece!

Bill Cox
Member Since 2003
CAF Administrator

Posted on 8/30/2025

Under the Sea! A DWJ aquatic masterpiece!

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