Michael Phelps portrait for The Los Angeles Times

Last Thursday I received a mail from Derek Simmons, Deputy Design Director of Los Angeles Times. Derek proposed to me an exciting as well as very honoring job. He wanted me to produce a portrait of the incredible Michael Phelps for the Monday's Edition of The Times.
Let's hope he is going to make it, wrote to me.
The whole last week, Derek and I exchanged rough sketches, photos, ideas while Michael was beating one record after the other. We had so little time, as Michael was racing almost every day and we had to keep the portrait updated.
Finally, he did it in the already known incredible way.
So, this is our tribute to him and his incredible record. It's published in today's (Aug 18th, 2008) edition of the Los Angeles Times.

Credit must go to Derek Simmons for this great collaboration, his suggestions and ideas and to all the photographers of these great Michael Phelps photos (Sorry, it's quite impossible to name them all).

You can see a very large version of the image here.
Be awared! It's a very large file (4993 x 6528 pixels).
The original portrait is even bigger (6656 x 8704 pixels) but it couldn't be uploaded to Flickr. If you are a Michael Phelps fan, give me a shout and I will manage to send you the file.
You could also download the Los Angeles Times first page including this portrait here. (Go on the bottom right of the page in the "Download Olympic Posters".

Made with Synthetik Studio Artist, Adobe Photoshop and Apple QuickTime Pro using custom developed scripts and techniques.

Copyrigt by Tsevis Visual Design and The Los Angeles Times.
Please, don't use it in any commercial project without our permission.

For once again: Thanks Derek and of course "Congrats Michael!!!".

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Sonny says:

Super!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

fhockeyplayer says:

Apsolute perfect!! Great work
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

°Eli says:

He's the Greatest ever! Thanks for sharing!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

simonebeli says:

really nice job!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

{wyethhouse} says:

how exciting! congratulations to Michael Phelps and to you
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Metamorphzz says:

great accomplishment by both of you!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Ax-Easy says:

Well done Charis!!! :) I'm proud for you my friend. I hope this image will be Phelps' new t-shirt, hehehe
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

edive says:

Absolutely perfect...
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

dennis3dots says:

My congrats Harris,
perfect technique as always...

Dennis
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

decadancedesign says:

Deve ter dado uma trabalheira!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

downside20 says:

This is absolutely gorgeous. I saw the LA Times this morning & ran to the computer to research your name! Incredible is an understatement!!! I would love a T-Shirt like this!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Village9991 says:

as usual you are a step ahead!!! stunning
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

mr1gb says:

xexe ayta einai congrats
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

laurarnmd says:

This is definitely
"A Work of Art!"

please tag this photo A Work of Art

think this photo is a

Please add your photo to www.flickr.com/groups/supershot/
After you add it to the group pool, please tag this photo as a SuperShot
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Buou says:

super!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Auntie K says:

Inspiring subject and artwork. Fantastic mosaic. It is a wonderful addition to the LA Times - congratulations!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

δimitri says:

I'll check it out on Monday on Print... Incredible the pic and the man!! Good work!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Themis was here says:

The best is yet to come. My congratulations!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms. DBomb Photo says:

Absolutely brilliantly executed!!
I am beyond stunned -- slightly speechless!

I can't believe how wonderfully the hard work paid off for such a brilliant photo of one of the most inspirational men!

!BRAVO!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

_kimmg_ says:

You are invited to join Colour Mania [Invitation Only]

From the Colour Mania group
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

robbmonty says:

Nicely done. I want to blog this and use Zoomify to let people appreciate your genius.robbmontgomery.com
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

hk_traveller says:

Nice treatment!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

garish82 says:

Πραγματικά μια απο τις καλύτερες Mosaic photos.!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

frustrated.artist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The New Academy: [ Invited photos only ] - [ post 1, Comment 3 ], and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wonderful idea! The final product is terrific. Congratulations to you and of course Michael Phelps...

'This Great Image Has Won A Adobe Masters Award'

Phenomenal Work
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Parachute® says:

bravo charis great work!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

caricaturas says:

This one is great how many hours did you spent here?
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

hamapenguin says:

bravo! great work!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

BMS-LOU says:

I'm new to seeing your work, but congratulations on it and I'm a fan.! :o)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

orngejuglr says:

Great job! I mean that in more ways then one;-)
Michelle
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Seen in someone's favorites. (?)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

lake.sider says:

Bravo!!! What an extraordinary tribute to Michael Phelps!!! I viewed the original size and was floored!!! Beyond excellent work of art!!!

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO -- pending administrative review.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

drew_wku says:

This is awe stricking in full scale. Thought it was funny he has gold teeth! Very nice.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

cha!!! says:

awesome .. simply amazing.. : D
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

!Attaboy! says:

Spectacular. You are truly gifted.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

michalovesphotography says:

Yeah, great work!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

kabils says:

Excellent!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

sapaho says:

this is insane - fab!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

beccaplusmolly says:

wow!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

theosdesign says:

thumb up! m8!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

pickachumonster says:

mind boggling
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

parsec says:

Well done Mr Tsevis!
You give inspiration to other ppl with your work. :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Network Osaka says:

you keep amazing me man, great stuff! :-)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

tsevis says:

Thank you all, mates.
And thanks to Derek (once again).
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

schimkent says:

Wonderful mosaic!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

ELEL2007 says:

this is incredible. Luv it.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

LukeDaDuke says:

Great potrait...

But I think Phelps was on dope... ;-)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

ellethree says:

Your work is amazing!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

wontonspringroll says:

amazing, truly fitting for the hero
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

petite_souris06 says:

Your work is great!
Just one question; you wrote:

..The original portrait is even bigger (6656 x 8704 pixels) but it couldn't be uploaded to Flickr. If you are a Michael Phelps fan, give me a shout and I will manage to send you the file.

Well, i've searched your email-adress or other possibilities to contact you everywhere, but i couldn't find them. I even registered me here at flickr, and now i really hope you can write back as soon as possible because i must hurry a bit. would you send me this bigger file of Michael Phelps? I'm one of his greatest fans and would love to have this amazing pic of him as big as possible :-)

You could send the file then to: petite_souris06@yahoo.de

I'm sorry for posting this question here with all the comments, but i really didn't find some other contact informations.

Regards from Germany! Incredible work!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

tsevis says:

Hi Petite Souris!
Thanks for the kind words.
I ve sent you an email with the link to the huge file.

Regards to Germany!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

amaboamare says:

definitely a mosaic of Olympic proportion!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

sonupt5 says:

Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

edinei montingelli says:

Brillant work!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

The D70sisters says:

Fantastic Artistic Portrait. Please add your image to Artistic Portraits
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nuragic Man says:

Very fine shot!
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All beautiful shots and many more., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Thanks.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Phil & Ico says:

Bó! Este é o famoso trabalho de preso, haja paciência hehehe parabéns pelos seus trabalhos!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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Michael Phelps portrait for The Los Angeles Times

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