I just finished reading the book "Wicked - the life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West". Great book and naturally I got inspired to draw the witch. Here's my version of this troubled young woman.
Hi Andrew and thanks! Dexter is quite an amazing talent. I only hope to be half as good!
Much obliged, Mr. Maguire! That's quite a compliment coming from you. It was easy for me to imagine what she looked like from your book (which I thoroughly enjoyed). The challenge was to make her appealing for someone with green skin and a pointed nose. In contrast, I have to say I wasn't too crazy for the portrayal of the characters in the theatrical production. Too glamorous. But that's just my opinion. Anyway, thanks again for nice comments!
I am a huge fan of the musical and I know of the book and all of it's plot. I love the way you did this picture! The pointed nose was perfect and the Cat was just- OH! Loved it!
Hey Michelle,
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Love your work and the stuff you did on Superman and Batman,
Used to watch it all the time growing up.
Love that sketch you use for your blog header.
-Best, Andrew
That's an Elphaba I can admire.
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Gregory Maguire (author of WICKED)
Hi Andrew and thanks! Dexter is quite an amazing talent. I only hope to be half as good!
ReplyDeleteMuch obliged, Mr. Maguire! That's quite a compliment coming from you. It was easy for me to imagine what she looked like from your book (which I thoroughly enjoyed). The challenge was to make her appealing for someone with green skin and a pointed nose. In contrast, I have to say I wasn't too crazy for the portrayal of the characters in the theatrical production. Too glamorous. But that's just my opinion. Anyway, thanks again for nice comments!
I am a huge fan of the musical and I know of the book and all of it's plot. I love the way you did this picture! The pointed nose was perfect and the Cat was just- OH! Loved it!
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