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[mercury_realm]

When I was a kid, my Dad would tell me a chilling story about a character called Spring Heeled Jack, who was pruported to have leapt across Victorian rooftops, stealing children from their bedrooms after he had no doubt done unspeakable things to their Mothers. I couldn't tell you if it was an urban myth or not, indeed Jack was no figment of my

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[thru_her_lens]

I remember that tale too :)
Nice interpretation!

[mercury_realm]

Thanks Trish-I feel great affinity for the character.

[murderofcrows]

Ever heard of Struwwelpeter (AKA Shock Headed Peter)?

[Amazing painting by the way.]

[mercury_realm]

I can't say that I have-should I?

I'm glad you like it:)

[murderofcrows]

If you're interested in old "Scary" children's stories, it might make a nice series for you? http://www.fln.vcu.edu/struwwel/struwwel.html

[ashecorven]

I have never heard of that tale before...but I like it. This piece just blows me away!! Absolutely fucking amazing job, Dave!! Best thing you have ever done...I know I say that every time, but that's just cos you keep getting better and better. There is SO gonna be a book(s) of your art in the future...

[mercury_realm]

I knew you'd love this piece more than anyone Adam, the character definately speaks to the misanthrope in us both:) I'm always critical of something when I've finished, I find it difficult to distance myself because I always think there are things I could have done to make it better, but I'm fairly pleased with the result of this one.

[ashecorven]

Oh, it definitely speaks to me...it says "Buy Me!". I know what you mean about looking at it objectively, and thinking how it could have been better, I do the same. But then, that's what makes us strive to improve, and make each piece better than the last. They say that once you no longer have that...once you are completely satisfied with your finished pieces...it's all over. I'm just astounded how you manage to KEEP improving and making each new piece even more breathtaking than the last. As far as being "fairly pleased"? I'd be jumping hoops and doing backflips if I had painted this piece...
Btw...the aforementioned book? I am SO getting one =:=}

[duchess_webb]

I never heard of that tale, but the artwork is amazing. I truly love this one.

[mercury_realm]

I think its an English folklore tale, so I'm glad I can bring it to a new audience.

[kimbearlys]

Geeeezzzzze he is wonderful! I would have NEVER put a toe out of bed if I imagined this guy! WOW!
Hugs,
Kimbearly

[mercury_realm]

*g-Jack was definately waiting under there.
hugs