after the initial sketch, it was looking rather empty, so i gathered up a few old sketches from here and there [i think the bats are from ~2000], scanned them, and arranged 'em in photoshop. the printed it out, traced it up onto some fredrix 100% cotton watercolor canvas [first time using it- quite a joy- much more "fabric-like" than most of the canvas paper i've used]. i then laid the gouache on + colored pencil, and ink from both uniball vision elites + sharpie [was rough going getting the ink to cut through/ lay on the paint and pencil wax]. then scanned it back in and added a bit more photoshop. anyway- enough rambling- here it is...
i might do a bit more tinkering with it, after staring at it for a while, but i wanted to post it before the illustration friday cut off tomorrow.
btw. for those of you not familiar with "illustration friday", here's the write-up...
"Illustration Friday is a weekly creative outlet/participatory art exhibit for illustrators and artists of all skill levels. It was designed to challenge participants creatively. We believe that every person has a little creative bone in their body. Illustration Friday just gives a no-pressure, fun excuse to use it. No clients looking for a particular thing. No one judging the outcome of the work. It's a chance to experiment and explore and play with visual art. So welcome, novices and pros alike." -penelope dullaghan and brianna privett
i hope ya dig it!
... patenaude
3 comments:
oh I love your style!
You have really great style and admirable enthusiasm.
WIDE turned out awesome! I love the comp & colors of it!
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