io9 exclusively debuts a new painting from artist Ashton Gallagher, and shows you step-by-step how he turned NeverEnding Story character Morla the Ancient One into a stunning, photo-real work of art.
“Each frame I make by hand through a process I have been steadily improving upon over the last few years,” Gallagher told us about the final step in his process. “The more I have taken on producing my own materials, the more responsibility I feel toward the artwork as a whole.”
He added, “Honestly, I have framing in mind early in the process. I have methods of testing out different frames, painted, or stained, throughout a painting’s progress, as well. A piecelooks more complete when it’s framed and I only want my frames to be a compliment to the piece, not a distraction. My frames represent an additional element that continues to make the art that I produce unique. The block the painting is on is handmade by me. The frame is handmade by me.
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