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"Self-Portrait in Metropolis: The Artist in Crisis" Original Mixed-Media Work

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"Self-Portrait in Metropolis: The Artist in Crisis" Original Mixed-Media Work

Presenting a new original watercolor and mixed-media work from the studio of Philip Gladstone

"Self-Portrait in Metropolis: The Artist in Crisis"

Artist's note: Inspired by a 1969 "Superman" comic book cover by my childhood art hero, Curt Swan (see last photo in gallery above)


  • "Self-Portrait in Metropolis: The Artist in Crisis" is an original watercolor and mixed-media work by Philip Gladstone
  • Made with pen-and-ink, Sennelier watercolors, Windsor& Newton pigmented markers, and touches of colored pencils on Arches 140 lb. hot-press watercolor paper
  • Image measures 12-1/4 by 8-1/2 (as shown, sheet slightly larger)
  • Created in November 2019
  • Signed by the artist, dated and inscribed with the title on the reverse

Copyright © Philip Gladstone, All Rights Reserved

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Additional keywords: original art, painting, watercolor, comics, Superman, superhero, phone booth, Pop art

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