The Commuter (Study)

by Hilary Clarcq

This 5″x7″ painting is a preliminary study for “The Commuter,” an illustration included in The Complete Short Stories by Philip K. Dick, published by The Folio Society. The illustration is based on a line near the middle of the story: “The man rose. He was walking a foot off the ground.” I wanted the figure to feel a bit awkward, as if he’s being carried into a future or a reality that he’s not in full control over. The final published illustration is posted over on Instagram.

Details: Oil painting on panel, unframed. Signed in lower left.
Painting Width: 5"
Painting Height: 7"

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Hilary Clarcq

Hilary Clarcq is an illustrator and gallery artist. Her oil paintings often favor symbolism over literal narrative, and they tend to have a surreal or dreamlike quality. Her work has been recognized by Spectrum Fantastic Art, Illustration West, and Infected by Art. She was the recipient of the Muddy Colors Rising Stars Award in 2019 and the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist in 2021.