How The War Was Won (2003)

The Spirit's Notes: Modelled by Veronica and Darla. I find this double-barrelled image to be an important piece in my evolution as an artist. In an editorial context there is a clear political and patriotical symbolized meaning to this image. At the time I was creating this, the world was in it's second year of it's war on terror, and I was hoping for a swift and decisive conclusion to it, as there had been in WWII. Well, that was not meant to be, but at least we can smile when viewing this art work, as it reminds us of previous victories from yesteryear, and my incorporation of sensual fetishism and humor into the mix (which is not entirely unusual for me to do). In so much as the development of my art is concerned, this piece really clarified much as my style of art is further refined combining and supporting both painted and inked line elements within one harmonious image. Yes this image is humorous, but is it comical? And if it is comical, does that make it a cartoon? I certainly hope not. I guess I am pre-occupied with these worries.