Kraken Attack

A while back, a friend of mine found a discarded painting on the side of the road. He suggested that I “improve” it, and this was the result. The “painting” is one of those relief prints meant to mimic real paintings (this one originally came from Eatons, according to a sticker on the back). I painted the Kraken on top with acrylics. A fun project, but ultimately too large to hang anywhere in the apartment.

Here is what it looked like before I added the Kraken. You have to admit, it seems like it’s missing something…

I was even famous on Reddit for a day. Many thanks to Stacy for that!

Update! Prints of various sizes and finishes are now available here.

18. July 2012 by Steve
Categories: Illustration | 18 comments

Comments (18)

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Sean says November 27, 2012 at 8:31 pm

Do you still have this painting? If so, are you willing to sell it?
- Steve says November 27, 2012 at 9:03 pm
  
  Indeed I do! It’s in storage right now, after unsuccessful attempts to hang it somewhere in the apartment. I’m not selling the original (it’s too big to ship), but I do have prints if you’re interested.
  - Eric says November 30, 2012 at 3:53 pm
    
    I would absolutely love to get a print if you have them available.
  - Sean says December 6, 2012 at 4:53 am
    
    Sounds good. Send me an email when you get a chance.
    - Geoff Shotts says January 19, 2013 at 4:48 am
      
      I too would be interested in a print of the Improved painting, if available.
Shawn says November 28, 2012 at 9:45 pm

How big are the prints? And how much?
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Mel says November 29, 2012 at 1:34 pm

I’d love a print when you do them please
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Justin says January 17, 2013 at 10:42 pm

Where can I buy a print of this….I need it in my life? Thanks
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jeff laird says January 18, 2013 at 1:31 pm

My wife and I have 3 kids. We love what you did here. What other prints do you have available? We like each of them. Kraken and Domokun monsters the best.
Terrance says January 18, 2013 at 1:39 pm

Also interested in a print, email me please
Ryan says January 18, 2013 at 4:33 pm

I’m also interested in a print, please email me
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