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Illo Friday-Free

November 18th, 2005 | Category: Illustration Friday

A digital chalk rendering using a photograph by the author of Masai tribesmen walking along a trail in Tanzania as a reference. I spent some time living among some Masai in 1994. Since then I always associate “free” with the Masai.

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7 comments

7 Comments so far

  1. Anonymous November 18th, 2005 8:25 pm

    I associate ‘free’ with when living ‘bush’ … Society is what stops our freedom the most. I like the chalky whooshiness to give a dream-like free feel!

  2. val November 18th, 2005 11:42 pm

    Beautiful!

  3. victorie November 19th, 2005 3:42 am

    this is so beautiful… and indeed the Masai are a free and proud people…

  4. Queen Tut November 19th, 2005 7:45 am

    How wonderful. I really like the softness of the chalk. It has a mirage effect and makes me feel as if I am longing to be with the tribesmen.

  5. Urban Convert November 20th, 2005 5:55 am

    I really like the ability to manipulate photos and I love what you’ve done with this photo. Great take on the theme as well.

  6. Alina November 21st, 2005 11:59 pm

    Beautiful piece!!

    Alina
    http://alinanimation.blogspot.com/

  7. Mick Mather November 22nd, 2005 7:51 pm

    A truly free and inspiring work, this. Terrific!

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