I had a number of comments that the negative space was too much due to the way Dakota was laying. The customer had some concerns too. So here is the latest update, hoping I have hit the mark. I didn’t want to include too much and kept it monochrome so the colors would not take away from Dakota.
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Am I there yet?
Published February 13, 2012 illustration 2 CommentsTags: art, background, blanket, concept, dakota, design, dog, drawing, fine art, graphic, illustration, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, progress, sketch, sketch book, space
Coming to Life
Published February 5, 2012 portrait 6 CommentsTags: art, concept, dakota, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, progress, sketch, sketch book
It always starts with a blank page and then an idea. Always a bit sketchy at first you never know where the drawing will lead you or what you will learn. It is always a challenge, and I welcome that. It keeps things exciting. I am sure when Frankenstein came to life the Doctor was amazed, possibly a little shocked. I am always amazed at what other artists create and more often than not what I can create with just a pencil or a pastel.
Here is my latest update of Dakota… she really is coming to life. Hoping the client is happy with its direction too. I am trying to keep it from going to white since she is somewhat white, but also touched with champagne coloring. I know its not quite right just yet. Hoping my next update sheds some light on the colors.