Illustration, Design, Editing, Art
Recently I designed programs for a Country Chic wedding. Sadly they aren’t needed for the wedding. Still I think as a whole the Country Chic Campaign (save the date cards, programs, RSVP cards, and invitations) turned out beautifully so I wanted to share.
Country Chic Wedding Program Mock Up ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Country Chic Wedding Program Mock Up ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Well I think I am done. I always reach a point on a drawing where I have to step back and realize if I do too much more I will destroy the beauty I created. Hence the less is more creed, it does hold true more often than not. Still I am not going to hold my breath, I don’t think I could pull off the smurf look. Besides its my customer who makes the final call so I am hoping my customer likes it as much as I do. Once its approved I will sign it and I will post one final update on Renna. I will try to move through my process and provide some tips on drawing a portrait and/or working with this particular media.
Portrait Update #8, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
I am really excited that I have this portrait almost done. I know I have some more tweaking to do here and there, but it is getting really close. One of my biggest challenges is to make sure I don’t get too much detail going on in her shirt, but enough to show its there and allow the baby to pop.
I am a little sad to be getting ready to saying good bye to this sweet little face and not seeing her beautiful smile as I work daily; so precious. What do you think?
Portrait Update #7, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
So here’s the latest portrait update. I am starting to render in the hair and clothes. I am just awe struck, she is coming to life before my eyes.
Portrait Update #6, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Its been a crazy week. I have barely had time to work on my current project til today. I am still excited at where its going. I have to say this drawing is the highlight to my week and of course my new sewing machine. I am still struggling with soft pencils and my sharpener, I think it is sanding one side down more than another… not exactly sure why. So hoping I won’t be needing a new one. If anyone has suggestions it would be much appreciated. I feel like crying when I lose a pencil due to faulty equipment—just so frustrating.
The low note, bracket-wise Wichita State lost…. Sad to say the least. And even Kansas State lost today. The upsets are making things interesting (with so many #2s losing out).
Hope I get some more drawing time in tomorrow.
Portrait Update #5, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
I can’t believe how much I was able to do this past weekend. Sadly I did have a white charcoal pencil decide to disintegrate, luckily the others are staying solid. I have started trying to use sandpaper on the really soft pencils to get my point, when the pencil sharpener seems like overkill. Overall I think its really starting to come together and you can see her personality coming through. I have included my reference with the portrait update this time.
Portrait Update #4, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
I am loving this expression, portrait update #3. Having an industrious and creative weekend, plan on knocking out some more today.
Portrait Update #3, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Here is the portrait update #2. I think its heading in the right direction since I am getting excited and feeling good about it.
Portrait Update #2 Shading Begins, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
This is the first update for this portrait of a baby girl. To begin I worked a very light sketch, I am hoping it is still legible over the web. Due to the media being a very dark pencil with white highlights I wanted to sketch lightly as not to pose problems later as I start to shade the lightest areas of the drawing. Hope to get even more done this weekend.
Portrait Update #1 Light Sketch, "Renna" ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Oh my gosh what a wonderful surprise I have been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award by Mississhippi from Mississhippi’s Madness. Thank you so much for supporting my blog Mississhippi! Mississhippi’s blog is her journey of art projects/techniques, and creativity. Check out her blog!
The acceptance process requires me to provide the following information:
Here are 15 bloggers whose blogs I love to visit and who I would like to nominate for this award (in random order) :
2. BoJo Photo
4. Frog Blog
5. the enigma
11. Krackass Art
12. Shumyla Studios
13. Dream & Vision
14. nacreousdelights
Now, for seven things about me…
I love detail
Reading is my life long passion
I love playing hooky when I can, crochet.
Family is my center
I have written 3 children’s books that I am working on illustrations for
Although I hate wall paper in my own house, I have designed wall paper
When asked “When are you going to come in out of the rain?” My reply “I like the rain.”
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