Stretch Vector Illustration 108 x 60 inches What started off as a simple self-portrait soon turned into a seven-panel scene reminiscent of a Japanese screen. I was originally inspired to do a life-size portrait similar to 80's artist Robert Longo. But then I realized it'd be more fun if there was something strange I could put into this. Eventually, I started thinking of Salvador Dali's elephants with stretched legs. Once I had that spike shape to work with, I started repeating it in several of the panels. Meanwhile, I came across a small illustration of a fish windsock on a sushi menu. I went crazy with those guys and even thought I'd have one swallowing my legs. That was too much so I ended up using the fish eye as a pattern much like Takashi Murakami. Finally, I output the Illustrator file on our Epson 9600. Each panel was printed on Smooth Fine Art paper, mounted on foam core, and floated off the wall behind my work desk. OCT 2003