Description When youre usually portrayed as the bad guy sometimes you need to take your mind off it and focus on something more tranquil, like creating a pot using a potters kick wheel. This fantasy image shows a bright red Japanese ogre or oni sitting calmly in front of his remote home, crafting a clay pot, using a traditional Asian kick wheel to spin the pot while shaping it. Painted with acrylics on canvas the fantasy image illustrates that even villains, like an oni, need down time to pursue their hobbies and this one spends most of his time making pottery using his kick wheel.
Helms Art Creations Member Since November 2019 Artist Statement I have always been interested in fantasy art and spent much time doodling and sketching during my youth. Then life happened and work took precedence for many years. Fortunately, nothing stays the same forever and I found myself with the opportunity to reconnect to my art. This reconnection has fueled a strong desire to create work that inspires and excites me. And as a great added benefit, people’s response to my artwork has been very positive, ranging from those who appreciate the skill used to create the image to those who truly enjoy the subject matter. I sincerely hope people enjoy the images, regardless of the reason, and, maybe, take some time to think about those who have often been vilified or looked down upon in a fundamentally different way.