Zombie Politics

who doesn't like zombies?
well i think it's a fun subject matter.
i have to admit that this feels
like one of my more successful paintings
from last term.
it only took an hour and1/2.
and just to clear the air
i really don't have any animosity or strong feelings
against mccain.
i just think he looks half dead already.
so here it is
Zombie Vampire McCain

to start; here's a painting

final above
detail below

process

more process

sketch

this is a portrait of Hunter S. Thompson.
he used to write things.
he was a journalist.
he killed himself.
by shooting himself in the head.
the title of the piece is
"bat country"
i also included some process images as well.
thanks for looking.