tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992328832723135531.post9048495102072819952..comments2023-10-30T02:52:28.186-07:00Comments on Denizens of the Darkness: Heroes of HorrorJim McDermotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12672370391596595350noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992328832723135531.post-2285559129514837952008-05-18T13:04:00.000-07:002008-05-18T13:04:00.000-07:00The face of Rondo Hatton has been in my head for a...The face of <I>Rondo Hatton</I> has been in my head for as long as I can remember. <BR/><BR/>While his light as a fright star shone only briefly, for me it shone as brightly as any in the genre.<BR/><BR/>Your illustrations of him are amazing in their depth and texture.<BR/><BR/>This true "Hero of Horror" will never be forgotten thanks to the many works his unique countenance has inspired. Doubtless chief among them, your own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1992328832723135531.post-42399764652608725072007-09-20T16:03:00.000-07:002007-09-20T16:03:00.000-07:00Excellent work on these portraits, Jim. Your use ...Excellent work on these portraits, Jim. Your use of light and shadow really brings these faces to life. You also have great detail. I can almost count the hairs on the 5 o'clock shadow!<BR/><BR/>The lighting from below makes the faces of Rondo Hatton seem even more sinister and zeroing in on Bela Lugosi's eyes is perfect. Those eyes held us all spellbound and even staring at your portrait makes me a little bit nervous. It's a shame that Lugosi's later career was not the stunning success it should have been. Nevertheless, his is a face we remember well to this day. In this, he has won.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for bringing these actors to life for us so brilliantly.<BR/><BR/>Ann B. KellerAnn B. Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274292343751745460noreply@blogger.com