The Civilian

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Artist:Eric Fortune

Exhibition:Jab Strong Fierce (Street Fighter Tribute Show)

Art Height:16.5"   (41.91 cm)

Art Width:13.0"   (33.02 cm)

Frame Height:21.0"   (53.34 cm)

Frame Width:17.0"   (43.18 cm)

Medium:Watercolor

Features: Framed

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Lyrical, haunting, yet poignant at the same time, Eric Fortune’s paintings make lasting impressions. These are characters who are neither out of place in the world, nor at home in it — they are characters wrapped in their own worlds. The emotionally complex metaphors Fortune paints are richly evocative. His imagery is quiet yet dynamic, and seasoned with a touch of surrealism that takes us to captivating places, beyond our everyday experience but filled with truth The artist is based out of Columbus, Ohio. He received his BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design where he was honored with the Outstanding Senior Award upon graduation. His work continued to garner acclaim with the acceptance into such prestigious annual competitions as The Society of Illustrators NY and LA as well as Spectrum and others. He was the Artist Guest of Honor for ConGlomeration and has also been awarded the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist of 2009.

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