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Gwen Phifer

(11/10) Wow. So this was like opening a time capsule. A lot of old work. A lot of old memories. It's been over a year and it's amazing to see how far I've come. I thought about totally revamping but decided against it. Here is my old work and it's good and humbling to see where I started from. So my new work will be added and go to my site to see more recent things.

As for who I am: I'm a graduate of SCAD with a BA in Illustration. I got married and have a puppy. I freelance and teach horseback riding. I've been on Elfwood for... wow... a long time, maybe I started when I turned 13?... I'm still a dork so it doesn't matter- nothing's really changed there. ^.^

Other inspirations are: Brian Froud (who doesn't love him!?), Alan Lee (yes- I have 'Faeries'), Arthur Rackham, Kay Nielsen, OLD Disney (because old school was cool!), 1900's women illustrators (because they were amazing), any of the Brandywine School artists (Pyle, the Wyeths), and some current artists like Joshua Middleton, James Jean, Shelly Wan, Kelly Hamilton, Stephanie Lostimolo, and an Elfwood favorite, Ursula Vernon.

To see more updated stuff check out my blog and my personal website:

http://www.gwenphifer.com

http://www.gwenphifer.blogspot.com

Guestbook for Grynshadow

Date Name Comment   22 Apr 2005 Aurora Kristiansen Loading... Hi Gwen Some work you've got here! absolutely amazing. I just cant stop smiling when I see your pictures, and it truly fascinates me that you are just 17, just like me. you have come so far, you're gonna be a big artist. I must say my favorite is G.W.E.N the colours you have used, and the shapes, just takes my breath away. Keep up the good work! Gwen Phifer replies: "Wow! You made my head all fuzzy with all your compliments. ^.^ Thank you so much!" 21 May 2005 Shane Loading... Gwen you are such a talented artist!!!, it makes me happy in pants!!!lol j/k ya know I love ya Gwen Phifer replies: "hmm... "happy in pants"? huh... yeah- well.. "your mom" ^.~ Thanks for stopping by, Shane!" 2 Nov 2005 Owen Loading... art=good....and you know what? I'm actually a little sad that I don't have Ms Little anymore...I really enjoyed getting her riled up Owen. Gwen Phifer replies: "OMG! i miss art class with you! (i will forever be ... jaded? ... from art classes because of you) *hugs* at least i'm not naive about 'em. " 2 Nov 2005 Jean Kogok Loading... Gwen, your art is just so amazing! Hope to see more soon! Gwen Phifer replies: "dunno when i'll get around to posting more... but you've definatly helped me want to stick around. ^.^ Thanks so much for dropping by!" 2 Mar 2006 Ajder Andrei Loading... your works are very interesting and apealing... I very mouch enjoy wantching them... nice stuff, especially your dragon pic... very nice. No real critick from me... other maybe then that you could try your hand a bit more at backgrounds... but that's just a thought... anyways, I was wandering if you could stop by my gallery and give me some CC on my works... any help would be greattly apreciated... Gwen Phifer replies: "Thanks for looking through... some of this is SO old. Backgrounds. Yeah.... I've been (sorta) working on that. ^.^ College tends to suck most spare time away though. Thank you for the small crit/just going through my galla! ^.^" 17 Jul 2006 Lauren Loading... Gwen Gwen! I loves the new stuff. Plus, the way that your sister writes comments makes me think of you speaking. I can tell you're related. I love all of your work and I expect to see tons more come September! Gwen Phifer replies: "Oh my god! you found me! ^.^ hehehe awesome. I just got done with horseback riding day camp. o.O Thanks for the comment! I feel super special and stuff. " 5 Jun 2007 Russell Martin Loading... You have a great gallery of pictures. Hope to see more. Gwen Phifer replies: "Thank you! I hope to get more up soon... Thanks for stopping by!" 10 Mar 2009 Sam Adams Loading... Amazing, wonderful gallery...full of magic and beauty! Gwen Phifer replies: "Thank you very much for taking the time to look through everything! I don’t check here often and was pleasantly surprised by your thoughtful comments! " 6 Nov 2009 Eloise renee Plante Loading... great sorry, art... soft contours, and smooth drawing ... nice imajination.. and i mean it. 2 Feb 2011 Genevieve M Fernandez Loading... OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH!!!!! I didn’t think anybody but my and my weird family watched Firefly!!!!!!!!! But it’s one of my all time favorite shows!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!! I seriously am having a spazz attack right now, because I always ask people "Hey, have you ever scene Firefly?" and they are like "What? You mean the bug?" But now I know that there is actually another human being that watched that show because it is SO FRIGGING AWESOME!!!!!!!!! He-hem. Sorry ’bout that. That was just my inner nerd calling out. Anyway, that’s not the ONLY reason I’m commenting. I really LOVE your work. You have such a diverse gallery, it’s kind of surprising, but my favorites are the Rapunzel and Rumplestilskin ones. Those are just stunning. FIREFLY ROCKS!!!!!!! Okay, bye now, awesome art!!!! Page: [1] 2 3 4 5

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