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Buddy Christ by Strillers

Artist Strillers [gallery]
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Buddy Christ

Postby Strillers » Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:55 pm

As a general rule I don't draw humans (my human anatomy skills suck), but I couldn't resist paying some deserved respect to this well known meme. From one of of my favorite films of all time, "Dogma" by Kevin Smith, the presentation of the Buddy Christ definatley was a memorable moment for me.

He's just so... happy!

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"Now we all know how the majority and the media in this country view the Catholic church. They think of us as a passe, archaic institution. People find the Bible obtuse...even hokey. Now in an effort to disprove all that the church has appointed this year as a time of renewal...both of faith and of style. For example, the crucifix. While it has been a time honored symbol of our faith, Holy Mother Church has decided to retire this highly recognizable, yet wholly depressing image of our Lord crucified. Christ didn't come to Earth to give us the willies...He came to help us out. He was a booster! And it is with that take on our Lord in mind that we've come up with a new, more inspiring sigil. So it is with great pleasure that I present you with the first of many revamps the "Catholicism WOW!" campaign will unveil over the next year. I give you...The Buddy Christ! Now that's not the sanctioned term we're using for the symbol, just something we've been kicking around the office, but look at it. Doesn't it...pop? Buddy Christ..." - Cardinal Glick, Dogma.
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Re: Buddy Christ

Postby robyn » Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:59 pm

haha, he is happy! I love the ruffles on his robes, er, whatever they are xD
i can no longer be active on CS :c
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Re: Buddy Christ

Postby Nithera » Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:14 am

Love It!^^ Nice job! The folds in the clothing are very well done, good work those are flipping hard.>.< lol
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Re: Buddy Christ

Postby Strillers » Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:09 am

Thanks for the comments! It was quite a challenge.
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Re: Buddy Christ

Postby Get Me A Turtle » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:31 am

This kicks butt! Great job on the clothing!
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By god, I've figured it out, Johnson!
I've discovered the center of criticism and hate!
It derives from a deep self loathing
and inability to live up to
an impossible set standard. A fear of failure.
Now if they could all love what they do,
and use imperfections
to drive forward to progression,
imagine what world we'd be living in.
It's quite phenomenal.
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Re: Buddy Christ

Postby Strillers » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:07 am

Thanks :)

Quote from the film given. For those who haven't seen Dogma, the Buddy Christ statue is unveiled at an event for a campaign organised by the Cardinal Glick to promote the Catholic church, "Catholicism WOW!", at very early scene of the film.


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