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4 years ago in October I saw work by Chris ("Viviphyd"). I was spellbound by his energetic and powerful work that I immediately decided to take painting seriously. Soon after that I reached out to Chris and we got along pretty well. Lots of chatting, occasional skyping, discussions on art – ours and in general. I've been improving a lot with help and encouragement of close friends especially Chris.

4 years later, at the start of October this year, Chris has passed away. This left me utterly shocked. I took the very first image I made after starting to work on my art seriously and decided to remake it again in his memory. I owe you so much man, rest in peace.

Love.

(You can find the old image this is a remake of here on NG, it's the very first I submitted)

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sucho

2016-10-15 12:10:45

how beautiful and how sad. i didn't know about his work till seeing this and yet i can see immediately how addictive and inspiring it is. i'm so impressed though at your own results & progression! its great that you got to mix knowledge together. do you know if Chris' deviantart is the best place to see his art?

AntonOxenuk responds:

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't think there's a better place to see most of his work other than his facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/cnewmanart/?fref=ts ) since his deviantart had works moved around to keep his favorite recent pieces on display as far as I know.

Skullfather

2016-10-14 01:56:09

Now that's a fucking tribute!!!

AntonOxenuk responds:

Thank you!