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When Hot Topic clothing stores launched their line of full-figure fashions and store outlets called Torrid back in 2000, they publicized the happening with a nationwide contest offering my services as an artist as the grand prize. When the winner's portrait was completed, I approached Hot Topic with an idea to develop a team of ample-sized super heroines for an exclusive line of Torrid merchandising. The woman I had initially been working with during the contest thought it was a worthwhile pursuit and asked if I could show full
development of each character with tight pencil sketches, as well as a bit of written history to give even more dimension to this legion of ladies which I named The Seven Deadly Curves. I gleefully obliged, but unfortunately the powers-that-be at Hot Topic/Torrid gave the concept a big fat thumbs down, although I was thrilled it took them a full two weeks to arrive at that decision.

So a few months ago I was rummaging through some old illustrations and came upon my giant folder of Deadly Curves pencil drawings. My heart skipped a beat and I realized I had fallen deeply and madly for these unfinished Mona Lisas. I thought it would be fun to see these drawings taken to the final stage of ink and color. And that's why we're here now.

 
Limited edition print run of 300.

Signed 11" x 8.5" offset custom prints on high-quality glossy photo paper.

I really can't praise the print quality of these pieces strongly enough.

These prints are available as a complete set of seven prints for 50.00 postage paid or individually for 15.00 postage paid.
Seven Deadly Curves.....Complete set
Seven Deadly Curves.....Individual prints
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