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One of the very first urban legend in the world is the "Spring-heeled Jack". The first claimed sighting of Spring-heeled Jack was in 1837. Spring-heeled Jack was described by people who claimed to have seen him as having a terrifying and frightful appearance, with diabolical physiognomy, clawed hands, and eyes that "resembled red balls of fire". Many stories also mention a "Devil-like" aspect. Others said he was tall and thin, with the appearance of a gentleman. Several reports mention that he could breathe out blue and white flames and that he wore sharp metallic claws at his fingertips. At least two people claimed that he was able to speak comprehensible English. Most people saw the Spring-heeled Jack as a frightful apparition, maybe an agent of the Devil. However, there have been reports that Jack actually physically attacked people and was associated with several assaults, robberies and arson.

It's unknown if the hunt for Spring-Heeled Jack has anything to do with the popular nursery rhyme:
"Jack be nimble, Jack be quick,
Jack leaps over the candle stick."

Or, as the great American songster, Don McLean wrote:
"Jack be nimble, Jack be quick.
Jack Flash sat on a candlestick,
'Cause fire is the devil's only friend."

Artist Note:
1. Completed over 2 days. Pencil and Pigma markers (ranging from 1.0 to 0.2 mm).
2. Scanned and contrast corrected by PS4.
3. Hilroy Studio Pro, 50 lb paper
4. Produced for and its "Longest Night" contest campaign. More information here: The Longest Night: Five O'Clock -A New Hour BeginsThe ticking clock heralds the passing of time.
Endless, monotonous minutes creep through the hallways of the mind and the labyrinth of the soul where men are left to face himself and his irresistible compulsions. These unspoken forces drive our deepest desires and fuel our most profound fears. We are powerless in front of them, just as we are powerless in the face of the march of time.
Do you hear it?
They call for you in the midnight hour, whispering in your mind’s ears the most secret of secrets.
Do you see it?
They appear to you from the corner of your eye, beckoning you to follow them down the rabbit hole.
The clock chimes. It’s time to listen up and follow suit. Will you come seek us in the darkened rooms filled with echoes of the past? Will you dance with us under the garish mercury moon? Will take our hands and join us through the Longest Night?
Welcome to the “Longest Night” Challenges where we explore men’s deepest fea
P.S. I'm a judge! So I can't actually win this contest. But please join in. And if you like what I do... I offer a commission as a prize to the first place winner.

Description
One of the very first urban legend in the world is the "Spring-heeled Jack". The first claimed sighting of Spring-heeled Jack was in 1837. Spring-heeled Jack was described by people who claimed to have seen him as having a terrifying and frightful appearance, with diabolical physiognomy, clawed hands, and eyes that "resembled red balls of fire". Many stories also mention a "Devil-like" aspect. Others said he was tall and thin, with the appearance of a gentleman. Several reports mention that he could breathe out blue and white flames and that he wore sharp metallic claws at his fingertips. At least two people claimed that he was able to speak comprehensible English. Most people saw the Spring-heeled Jack as a frightful apparition, maybe an agent of the Devil. However, there have been reports that Jack actually physically attacked people and was associated with several assaults, robberies and arson.

It's unknown if the hunt for Spring-Heeled Jack has anything to do with the popular nursery rhyme:
"Jack be nimble, Jack be quick,
Jack leaps over the candle stick."

Or, as the great American songster, Don McLean wrote:
"Jack be nimble, Jack be quick.
Jack Flash sat on a candlestick,
'Cause fire is the devil's only friend."

Artist Note:
1. Completed over 2 days. Pencil and Pigma markers (ranging from 1.0 to 0.2 mm).
2. Scanned and contrast corrected by PS4.
3. Hilroy Studio Pro, 50 lb paper
4. Produced for and its "Longest Night" contest campaign. More information here: The Longest Night: Five O'Clock -A New Hour BeginsThe ticking clock heralds the passing of time.
Endless, monotonous minutes creep through the hallways of the mind and the labyrinth of the soul where men are left to face himself and his irresistible compulsions. These unspoken forces drive our deepest desires and fuel our most profound fears. We are powerless in front of them, just as we are powerless in the face of the march of time.
Do you hear it?
They call for you in the midnight hour, whispering in your mind’s ears the most secret of secrets.
Do you see it?
They appear to you from the corner of your eye, beckoning you to follow them down the rabbit hole.
The clock chimes. It’s time to listen up and follow suit. Will you come seek us in the darkened rooms filled with echoes of the past? Will you dance with us under the garish mercury moon? Will take our hands and join us through the Longest Night?
Welcome to the “Longest Night” Challenges where we explore men’s deepest fea
P.S. I'm a judge! So I can't actually win this contest. But please join in. And if you like what I do... I offer a commission as a prize to the first place winner.