So, this is what I have been working on for the "They Draw and Cook" project. It is however, taking me forever to complete. I am creating each element separately so that I can play around with the placement and use them for other projects. I am also working on other pieces, but it is taking much longer than I had hoped it would. Yes, I know I am going overboard; I just can't seem to help it. I wanted to do some cute simple sketchy thing and ended up with ridiculousness! But it's kinda fun making all the food and the point of wanting to use the food for other things makes it worthwhile I guess. I would love to get done with it though. I'd love to then do some simple sketchy thing for another recipe, but if I never get this one finished that isn't likely to happen. : ) Meanwhile, I have many other projects going at once. I like to make myself start and finish one project at a time and usually, well for the past year and a half anyway, this is what I have done, but this month has been so chaotic and it is being reflected in my work habits. I do plan to make myself finish them all. I really do! Maybe if I say it enough it will actually happen... Maybe
Thanks for stopping by and to those of you who leave comments, thank you for supporting me. I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know what you think.
Love it! And it looks like t will be so yummy! I have recently started painting elements separately and then putting them together in Photoshop, and it has been so useful already! So much easier to create additional patterns, change the format for different product layouts, etc.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make this pie!
Wow! These elements are fantastic! I wanted to reach right in and grab that bottle of Lea & Perrins. And your veggies are gorgeous. Lemme guess..... sloppy joe pie??? It's looking mouthwatering already.
ReplyDeleteFinish, finish, finish, rah rah rah!
thanks Bella and Krista, yes, cheer me on and I will definitely get it done, everyone needs their own cheerleaders! It's actually going to be my secret cheeseburger pie recipe that everyone loves, only it won't be a secret anymore.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, from the preview of the ingredients, I'm starting to get hungry already! Can't wait to see the finished piece. (I'll serve the coffee to go with ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness gracious, I cannot WAIT to see your amazing recipe at the site...this is a stunner for the book, that's for sure. It's looking fantastic..and I know you'll finish this, as well as all of the other projects you have..always great to see your wonderful work, Karen!
ReplyDeleteLove it!It seems so real:)I can't wait to see your recie:)
ReplyDeleteHello Karen, look into my eyes 'You will finish this project, You WILL finish..." anyway that's being silly which is unlike me.
ReplyDeleteAs far as crit? I really like this work. It's very crisp and clean and the mayonnaise is starting to look like mayo. :)
My reservations? The bottle is treated differently in perspective to the rest - as if it is the most important ingredient (or an add for the company?) But that said, I think it still works. And once you add text (which will have the same perspective - I think it will sit better?)
What you could try is unifying the whole with a textured glaze, maybe with some patina (you know coffee stains etc) with an 'overlay' parameter for the layer - or similar.
Just a suggestion but might not work.
Sometimes projects seem to take forever and this one definitely looks like it will be worth it! Can't wait to see the finished result.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, I actually noticed that the morning after posting it and changed it, but it still may stick out too much. It seems to be turning into a major production, oh well. I'm determined to finish it up pretty soon, regardless. Thanks for the crit and support Andrew! Thanks everyone else for your comments too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great and the picture of your grandson is amazing! I will def be checking out your tutorial.
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