Sherlock painting. Did Benedict Cumberbatch ever hit it out of the park with his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes? Modern, dark, intriguing, and a bit mad,his version of Sherlock was nothing short of mesmerizing, and it was impossible not to be inspired to paint him.
Did Benedict Cumberbatch ever hit it out of the park with his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes? Modern, dark, intriguing, and a bit mad,his version of Sherlock was nothing short of mesmerizing, and it was impossible not to be inspired to paint him.
This pop art mixed media painting captures the essence of that intense, chaotic world Sherlock inhabits. I used spray paint, acrylic, and ink to create a dynamic and layered piece that reflects the brilliant mind of Sherlock in a chaotic setting. The calm, calculating demeanor of Sherlock stands in stark contrast to the exploding questions and confusion that swirl around him. The world may be chaotic, but Sherlock remains unfazed, the calm in the storm.
The pop art style I chose emphasizes the dissonance between his cool, rational composure and the unpredictable world he navigates, with bold, vibrant colors and sharp lines conveying the intensity of his mind. I wanted to create something that felt as dynamic and intriguing as the show itself, an abstract, yet captivating representation of Sherlock Holmes in the modern world.
And to top it off, Benedict Cumberbatch himself signed a print version of this painting!
Painted on 12oz cotton box canvas and ready to hang. Painted with a wrap around effect so there are no unsightly nails or staples,
or visible canvas.
Acrylic paintings are painted in a mixture of Golden, Liquitex and Winsor and Newton professional acrylic paints. Gouache paintings are painted in Liquitex. Spray painted paintings use
MTN 94, Montana Gold and Molotow.
All painting are finished with a non yellowing spray matt varnish.
ALL my painting are original, painted by me, in my studio and are not a print, a digital reproduction or some AI guff.
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