Classics
“That was Flint's treasure that we had come so far to seek, and that had cost already the lives of seventeen men from the Hispaniola. How many it had cost in the ammassing, what blood and sorrow, what good ships scuttled on the deep, what brave men walking the plank blindfold, what shot of cannon, what shame and lies and cruelty, perhaps no man alive could tell.”
― Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island
Here’s the first of my illustrations inspired by classic fiction. I’ve always been inspired by fabulous illustrated editions of these, so here is where I will play around with some of my favourites.
I loved Treasure Island as a primary school kid. It was quite unlike any of the books I had read or come across. Raw and brutal, and far more adventurous than any book I’d come across until that point. This composition idea isn’t taken from the book but more from my memories of it. I’d consider it more of a statement of intent than a finished piece. I may do a series of Treasure Island pieces if time allows or perhaps one day do my own version of it.
Medium: Acrylic and Oil
Photo: taken with iPhone
Work in Progress 1
Work in Progress 2
Work in Progress 3