I just realized I hadn't posted anything in five days. Time flies and I have been sick. I was so miserable Sunday I couldn't even read. I really feel bad when I can't even read. So I watched food network wrapped in a blanket, with a space heater in front of me and a constant cup of tea. I'm feeling much better today. This drawing is at a strange stage still, but I think I like it so far. You have to kind of ignore the skin tones at this point, it will look different once I have the other coloring in. I have it in mind for them to be making mud pies, but that part is just loosely sketched for now because sometimes I change my mind. I know it's a weird angle but I wanted to see if I could make it work. I love to play with perspective. I just can't always make it work out the way I'd like it to.The girl standing up is kind of based on my oldest daughter when she was young, which is ironic because she had a phobia about getting her hands dirty. Her kindergarten teacher complained about her washing her hands too often. My younger daughter however, played in the mud and with worms constantly. But I unintentionally turned this one into the oldest one. I do that sometimes. Sometimes I combine the two or use a friend's daughter or sons face and most often it is not a conscious effort. Later my husband or son will say "why are you drawing _________in that picture?" And I am usually surprised and say "oh, your right, I'm not really sure". Any way, I plan to use it for Illustration Friday, once I get it done that is. Thanks for stopping by! Comments are always welcome and appreciated!
Oh, this is going to be a beauty! Great perspective! I love watching it develop. I'm glad you're feeling better-- sounds like you were pretty miserable. (Oooo-- I saw "Dear John" is coming out soon. Might have to see it at home, don't want to be a snively mess in public!)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hope it will turn out the way I want it to. I can't wait to see "Dear John". I'll probably have to wait till it comes out on DVD too though, no one will want to see it with me, too sappy and girly.
ReplyDeleteI like the pencil lines and perspective! Do you use photographs!? Lovely work
ReplyDeleteYes, I use photos for poses only, it helps me get them into a natural pose. Facial features and everything else I just do from memory for the most part, sometimes I'll go back and find a reference if I am having trouble with a particular object or aspect of the drawing.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that you were sick. I'm glad you're feeling better now. That is the WORST! ILOVE the perspective on your illustration! I can't wait to see it finished! Please post it when it's done!
ReplyDeleteI love to see your work in progress Karen, thanks for sharing. I LOVE the perspective on this! It is SO hard to do foreshortening, so far it looks like you've nailed it, it's going to be wonderful - I know! I'm sorry you were sick, but glad you were able to make somewhat of a speedy recovery. Can't wait to see the drawing unfold!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FANTASTIC perspective! It just reinforces the fact that these are little girls who still have to look up to talk to grown ups. :D And I must tell you how incredible that dragonfly is below! Super duper gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better!
great perspective! waiting to see it finished!
ReplyDeletethank you all! It's really not turning out the way I had hoped, and my husband says "it's not his favorite", but I am having lots of fun playing with brushes I never use and making the mud. So it's got a learning curve, but that's all part of it right. Maybe I'll get it done today. If not I may post another in progress of it.
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