Well it seems that I've been a role the past few weeks on submitting to Illustration friday. This post however is special...It was pointed out by a trusted friend, that my last few posts were less than my potential. I think part of it was I was trying to focus on economical line, but the truth of it is...I didn't caress the undersketch so that everything fit and was SOLID.
Regarding this illustration it was a combination of my newer methods and my older methods. I completed a detailed sketch, scanned it, redrew the girl on a new layer and left the BG alone. After workin and working I eventually painted a bit over the pencil of the BG.
wonderful! nicely done!
ReplyDeleteReally cool how she's not looking at the cat but she lifts her arm as the cat climbs across to swat at the firefly. The background is really nice. I like the blurry distant lights. Lovely sky, too. [As a side note, I thought it was a boy and was a bit confused by the ponytail for a moment.]
ReplyDeleteAs for the "less than your potential" business, as long as you keep in mind that not every piece has to be a *master*piece. Because we'd never get anything done if that was the case! I think your experimenting with new things (like hair) is a very valid exercise. But I'm also just a stranger rambling on the internet. ;D
the warmth emanating from that wee little firefly is really nice, focuses the viewer right into your characters.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cindy in that you don't have to be happy with how every piece turns out. I find I learn more from the illustrations I don't like as much because they make me want to improve.
ReplyDeleteI like your process posts and you have a warm, friendly style that I like a lot. This painting is pretty to look at with all of its glowing light. Even the sky in the background glows!
great handling of the lights and glow. nice soft feeling!
ReplyDeleteLooking really cool, especially love the character and the warmth of the colors. Really makes me want to try out some children illustration too.
ReplyDeleteAww this makes me feel all warm inside. Nice work - lovely style
ReplyDeleteYou have created a beautiful night in this illustration, lovely work ♥
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