It feels like half my paintings are somehow related to a movie, sometimes overtly, sometimes subtly woven in. This time, I was about to recreate a very iconic scene – in some way the movie title is represented in the drawing itself.
I can't really say much about the execution, as much of it worked out pretty much as I had envisioned. In retrospect, the sketch seems a bit stiff, but that's probably due to the outlines, which ultimately determine the tone of a painting, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. I think that will be my goal for 2026: better shading so fewer lines are needed. But I'm not quite there yet, which is why I really like this piece. I couldn't do better at the moment. :)
PS: I desperately need finer brushes.
But, which movie are we talking about? Well, that's an easy one: The Fast and the Furious 5.
The scene is in a way a turning point in the plot. After Toretto and O'Connor handed out Braga to the cops in Part 4, thus avenging Letti's death, Dom was sentenced to 25 years despite his help. So, it made perfect sense for Dom's family to ambush the prison transport and free Dom before he rotted away in Lompoc.
They fled to Brazil and were soon hunted down by a ruthless cop — Hobbs. This led to several escapes. It quickly became clear: Dom and O'Connor couldn't continue like this, so they lured Hobbs into a dark underpass filled with Brazilian car guys, chicas and cars.
Hobbs: Hey Toretto, you're under arrest.
Dominic Toretto: I don't feel like I'm under arrest. How about you Brian?
Brian O'Conner: No, not a bit. Not even a little bit.
Hobbs: Oh just give it a minute, it will sink in.
Brian O'Conner: We didn't kill those feds. That was Reyes.
Hobbs: I don't give a shit. I'm just here to bring two assholes whose names hit my desk.
Brian O'Conner: Yeah, that sounds like a real hero.
Hobbs: That's funny. From a guy who took the oath of a cop, then went against everything it stood for, for some wannabe tough guy prick who beat a man half to death with a socket wrench. Yeah, real tough. You turn around and put your hands behind your back.
Dominic Toretto: I don't think so.
Hobbs: Your mistake is thinking you have a goddamn choice, boy!
Dominic Toretto: And your mistake? Thinking you're in America. You're a long way from home. This is Brazil!
I can't really say much about the execution, as much of it worked out pretty much as I had envisioned. In retrospect, the sketch seems a bit stiff, but that's probably due to the outlines, which ultimately determine the tone of a painting, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. I think that will be my goal for 2026: better shading so fewer lines are needed. But I'm not quite there yet, which is why I really like this piece. I couldn't do better at the moment. :)
PS: I desperately need finer brushes.
But, which movie are we talking about? Well, that's an easy one: The Fast and the Furious 5.
The scene is in a way a turning point in the plot. After Toretto and O'Connor handed out Braga to the cops in Part 4, thus avenging Letti's death, Dom was sentenced to 25 years despite his help. So, it made perfect sense for Dom's family to ambush the prison transport and free Dom before he rotted away in Lompoc.
They fled to Brazil and were soon hunted down by a ruthless cop — Hobbs. This led to several escapes. It quickly became clear: Dom and O'Connor couldn't continue like this, so they lured Hobbs into a dark underpass filled with Brazilian car guys, chicas and cars.
Hobbs: Hey Toretto, you're under arrest.
Dominic Toretto: I don't feel like I'm under arrest. How about you Brian?
Brian O'Conner: No, not a bit. Not even a little bit.
Hobbs: Oh just give it a minute, it will sink in.
Brian O'Conner: We didn't kill those feds. That was Reyes.
Hobbs: I don't give a shit. I'm just here to bring two assholes whose names hit my desk.
Brian O'Conner: Yeah, that sounds like a real hero.
Hobbs: That's funny. From a guy who took the oath of a cop, then went against everything it stood for, for some wannabe tough guy prick who beat a man half to death with a socket wrench. Yeah, real tough. You turn around and put your hands behind your back.
Dominic Toretto: I don't think so.
Hobbs: Your mistake is thinking you have a goddamn choice, boy!
Dominic Toretto: And your mistake? Thinking you're in America. You're a long way from home. This is Brazil!
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Fanart
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