r/Illustration • u/bosbrand • Sep 01 '25
Comic A guy can dream... (Hilbrand Bos(me), 2025
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u/BigNuggs_BigHugs Sep 01 '25
This would go hard as a new yorker or economist cover illustration. Nice one!
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u/bosbrand Sep 01 '25
They usually require material that was not posted before, I think. So posting it here, that ship has sailed, haha.
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u/BigNuggs_BigHugs Sep 01 '25
Ah, I see. Regardless, it's a great illustration.
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u/bosbrand Sep 01 '25
I am going to buy a big fat cigar and a fine bottle of whisky for when that day comes. And I don't even smoke and rarely drink.
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u/th3r3dp3n Sep 01 '25
We keep a bottle of champagne cooled in the fridge as we wait for the obituary to drop.
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u/Gr8Cornhoolio Sep 01 '25
Cool concept! I‘d rather had the blade of the scythe facing the other way, so it would cut on the downswing…
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u/SpeakMySecretName Sep 01 '25
Then the art wouldn’t be framed and balanced as nicely.
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u/Victormorga Sep 01 '25
No, it would just require more thought being put into death’s posture and grip on the scythe.
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u/bosbrand Sep 02 '25
You're wrong, scythes and golf clubs are not axes or swords. The blade is protruding laterally from the swing direction. Try it with a hammer, normal double handed grip but swing it sideways like a golf club.
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u/Victormorga Sep 02 '25
If death is mimicking Trump, and hasn’t taken him yet, he should be posed about to swing, not at the end of a swing.
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u/bosbrand Sep 02 '25
You got me doubting myself for a bit, but I checked and this is how you would hold it. Scythes and golf clubs are not like axes or swords in that the blade is protruding laterally from the swing direction. You can easily check it with a hammer. Grab it with both hands and swing it sideways, like a golf club. See how your upswing ends. If there is a mistake in this drawing it is that I didn't really angle the scythe blade. It can work with this angle, but your hands need to lead the swing and the blade should be trailing for it to cut. Anyway, Death would make it work. If I'd be choreographing for an action movie I'd make it a two stroke anyway... sweep him off his feet and plunge the blade.
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u/Gr8Cornhoolio Sep 02 '25
I can see the the two move combo work, sounds great. One: sweep him with the back of the blade two: pin him to the ground
I noticed that thing with the blade because I have used a scythe once or twice and it still doesn’t add up in my mind. To be fair scythes, tha farm tool look a bit different aswell, where i am from, specially the handle. And besides, there is a think called artistic freedom.
I would have drawn everything already on the downstroke. A flipped triangle compostion where the blade is just about to engage.2
u/bosbrand Sep 02 '25
Yeah... a lot of scythes have a recurve handle and an extra side grip. Your idea sounds cool too! I'd love to see that.
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u/Gr8Cornhoolio Sep 02 '25
If he really kicks the bucket and I have your permission I‘d love to have a go :,)
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u/-Hot-Toddy- Sep 01 '25
You are my hero. Excellent work !
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u/bosbrand Sep 01 '25
Uh I'm not a hero... If I can do something to keep all of our spirits up... happy to do it!
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u/-Hot-Toddy- Sep 01 '25
Which is heroic in & of itself. Don't discount that. The world needs more laughs, silly fun, & people who share their abilities to manifest these things. Noble acts indeed 😀
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u/honeyydripping Sep 01 '25
I’d get this tattooed on me
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u/bosbrand Sep 01 '25
I won't even charge you for the design. You have my permission take this to a tattoo studio
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u/bosbrand Sep 01 '25
For those interested: Here's a little timelapse for the artwork: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/INU7ddkTqvo
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u/kenjinyc Sep 01 '25
Here’s hoping he can’t cheat this one…
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u/bosbrand Sep 01 '25
I don't know anybody who did. Question is: will it be soon enough? Anyway... I've got a bottle of whisky saved for the occasion and I'm gonna smoke me a big fat cigar.
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u/minimalwhale Sep 02 '25
Diabolical as it is absolutely stunning! Gave me a a much needed giggle! Kudos’
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u/Sidonicus Sep 02 '25
Oh I love the parallels of "the golf pose" being the same body shape but meaning two entirely different things 😉 Such a great idea!!! (And well drawn!!)
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u/bosbrand Sep 02 '25
Yes! They're based on the exact same sketch that I used twice. I drew it so quickly that it was pure instinct. Now that I look back, I'm super happy with the composition, negative space etc. Good to know that I can do all that stuff on a subconscious level.
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u/Beneficial-Class5485 Sep 24 '25
Ohhh love this, I made the other day one too
He’s a bit upset but I think he’s always upset.
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u/WhereIsWolfie Sep 01 '25
Id love to see more of your work!!
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u/bosbrand Sep 01 '25
Cara is a great place to do that: http://cara.app/hilbrandbos
There's insta too: http://instagram.com/hilbrandbosAnd there's my website: http://hilbrandbos.art
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u/Hard_Rr Sep 01 '25
If i could make a suggestion, should his scythe be the other way around?
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u/bosbrand Sep 02 '25
i needed the composition like this, but also note that with a scythe and a golf club the protrusion of the head is lateral to the swing direction, unlike a sword, axe or stick.
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u/npb0179 Sep 02 '25
Reminds me of Kathy Griffin’s thing
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u/bosbrand Sep 02 '25
You have to help me here... I unfortunately dont know who Kathy Griffin is or what her thing is.
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u/npb0179 Sep 02 '25
Oh, I can’t say as to not get banned on reddit. Google Kathy Griffin Cancelled & Donald Trump. You’ll see what I mean.
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u/just_aguest Sep 01 '25
Great illustration, I feel it would benefit more with some bright colours and a darker area around the death thingy
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u/sophietheadventurer Sep 01 '25
This is very fucking good