It’s Illustration Friday again. Today, in fact, and the topic is “Scary”. As I begin this post, there are already 153 entries on the list. Yikes! I didn’t actually check last time – (last week – Fuel – being my first IF week, woooo!). Last week I did my illustration on Saturday. But this week, because I have other plans for Saturday, I started when I got home from work and now I am done. (I think some of it must be the enthusiasm of a noob. I’m ok with that.)
Not the Shadows She Expected
Last week, the topic inspired a drawing that in turn inspired a little story with a lot of potential. This week, the topic inspired some stylistic choices outside my standard repertoire (darker colors – though maybe not even dark enough for shadows, and people – I have a hard time doing people! I have cleverly avoided having to do the face, as you can see). I’ve yet to declare a verdict on its success (or lack thereof). I’m leaning toward “lack thereof” but I did do a few new effects I rather like and will use again.
Shadows and Imagination Sketch
Shadows and Imagination Color 1
Shadows and Imagination Color 2
Not the Shadows She Expected
Original 8″ x 10″ Illustration with Copic Markers and pens on Illustration board. The background and a few minor adjustments were done digitally. I was going to scrawl some text across the dark spots, something like:
“Stop trying to scare the dog!”
“Oh my god I’m not trying to scare the dog!”
Aren’t dogs the best? (If you happen to need a dose of the cutest dog on the planet, feel free to look at a few choice photos of Wilson, a.k.a. Boo.)
This is very cool! :)
love your style – very cute dialogue =)
It’s amazing what you’re able to achieve digitaly! Love your colors! Funny how we both came up with scared dog!? Must be in the air…. Dogs are the best! Thanks for droping by my blog!
Great illustration. Love the colours and the patterns
Nice to see how colleagues like you do their work. I’m sure you like Gaudi…
I had to look up Gaudi, and found this reptile he did and wow, I can see some interesting similarities! But I didn’t know who he was before you mentioned him. :)
Love your art and Wilson is adorable.
Well done. It is picturing ‘scary’ but it isn’t scary at all. It is swirling and playful. A lovely children’s illustration.
Paula
Thanks so much to everyone for all the lovely comments!
I really enjoy your vibrant colors and subjects! “Enthusiasm of a noob” -Ha! Well, I don’t think I’m an IF noob anymore, but I know I’m always excited to see the new prompt each Friday!
Yes! I do hope the excitement lasts. :)
I love the way you use decorative patterns in your work. Very nice!
Very Nice! Love the spirals…
Hey Cindy, good that you’ve discovered I.F.! I really like this one – the dark background makes the bright colours glow like stained glass. Boy does that dog have good posture!!
Aww, those patterns are really beautiful work!
Interesting illustration with really cool patterns!
I really like your technique. It gave it a very cool stained glass effect. Nice job. And also, thank you for visiting my blog and leaving the nice comment :)
I like the bold colours and patterns you mix in there. Neat to see the steps you take to the finished product.
I like your style:) I’m inspired by your picts.
You have such a unique style and great eye for color and patterns! And Wilson is a cute lil muse!
I love your patterns and colors — and I really like to see your step-by-step process!
Oh, Boo is indeed adorable and your Steampunk Anteater rocks! :-)
GREAT take on this topic! I really liked watching the process too, and seeing how you get those great patterns and color.
How lovely! This is an excellent illustration. The creativity and imagination in the girls mind is great!
Or IS it in her mind? :)
Very unique style and nicely done! Keep ’em coming.
Love this illo! Really love your use of colour patterns too! :)