Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Illustration Friday: Chair


Alberto Santos-Dumont, Conqueror of Flight and Master of the Balloon, preferred dining aloft at his "aerial" table. Pictured here with Miss Lurline Spreckles, daughter of a San Diego sugar magnate.

7 comments:

HARDWAX said...

this is very funny,love artwork and idea-so original,and funny narrative

carla said...

My...it's all rather highbrow, isn't it! What a delightful illuistration...it has the quality of an 1800's photo depicted some sort of extraordinary contraption. Great interpretation!

Anonymous said...

Nice idea .. above them all :)

AscenderRisesAbove said...

high society.... very clever. I like the sepia touch.

Rayne said...

I love the colors you used and how you've captured a victorian feel to this piece.

Amy Zaleski said...

That's quite a story, there but so so fitting for these folks. Nicely done with the monochromatic color as well. I'd love to see more of these characters...is there more narrative by chance?

Matt Phelan said...

Thanks, everyone! Turns out this is a true story...with true chair. I'll update the entry with the skinny.