Illustration, Design, Editing, Art
So close. Cole is almost finished. Thank goodness, I worry this one has taken longer than it should. Partly because of the detail and also because of my shortage of time with a new baby. Hopefully I can finish this weekend. Now for the big question, does it need some information of the background? If yes than I am thinking a dulled brown or gray to bring in the arm of the chair that would help place Cole. What do you think?
“Cole”, portrait update 6 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Illustration Friday’s topic this week is explore. Right now I truly feel like that is what I am doing with this portrait, exploring. My reference photos are extremely dark and a lot of information seems to be missing on one side of the face. So yes, I am truly exploring and inferring information as I go. Its a challenge for sure, at times a bit of a struggle too. How do you think its going? When its challenging I tend to need some encouragement. Thank you.
First picture is update before started to day and second is where I had to finish.
#2 Portrait Update, “Rudie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
#3 Portrait Update, “Rudie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Here is my latest portrait just started. Here is Rudie, a fur ball with character. This one is a bit tricky too, since I am missing alot of information on half the face. So I am doing some guess work based off of other reference pictures and inferring from the other more detailed side of the face. I love challenges, but some times I am a glutton for punishment. Wish me luck.
First Portrait Update, “Rudie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
This is a stretch I know for Illustration Friday. This week’s topic is “zoom”. Portrait wise I zoomed through this one. Its possibly one of the fastest portraits I have done, YEAH!!! In total about 15 hours or so (still need to get better at tracking my time too), I know I need to get faster and continually working toward being so, but still keeping the detail.
Its done, its done….
Final Portrait Update, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Portrait Update #3, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Portrait Update #2, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Portrait Update #1, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Its amazing what I can get done without my little monster under foot. Update #3, This portrait is moving right along, hope to be done really soon. Ever so grateful for the short break and said little monster got to have grandparent time.
Portrait Update #3, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Update #2, finally… this week has been a doozie and a half. Hoping that next week is better that’s for sure.
Portrait Update #2, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
So here’s the start to my newest portrait, Razberrie… isn’t she just a sweetheart. I am really excited, this is just the first of 3 portraits I will be doing (another puppy and a cat). Let me know if you like where its going.
Portrait Update #1, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
First I want to apologize for my hiatus. We have had 3 weddings in the last month, which has taken a bit of weekend time. Also my toddler is fighting naps and the impossible quest of potty training. Hoping to get back on track with my art and working on a tutorial to start trying to do my drawings digitally with my Wacom (the tutorial is through Lynda.com and is the Mastering Brushes for Corel Painter 11).
Recently I was asked by 2 friends that I love to design the graphics for their Save the Date card/magnet. So what do you think? I was able to use the beautiful typography (originally designed for Country Chic only a bit different) this time. It has a different feel with the colors, graphics, and picture. This color combination worked so well, especially with the picture and graphics.
Amanda Beyers & Nate Gladfelter Save The Date Card ©2012 alecia goodman to present
The Genus for a Chimpanzee is Pan. Which is also the name for the mythic faerie figure who protects nature most often pictured playing a flute.
I am making some progress. His personality is really starting to come through.
Portrait update #2, “Chimpanzee, Monkey Business” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
This cute little guy is about 2, my monkey and him see to have a lot in common. I have been so busy haven’t done a personal piece for a bit unless you call P.G. personal since it was a gift. I have started this little guy 4 times though. I was really excited about some Derwent Tinted Charcoal I picked up this week. So far I am not thrilled with it hence the 3 previous drawings. Sad I know, so to keep a possible artist’s block from hitting me square in the face I am moving on to charcoal, Generals (the orange ones). I have another idea for this chimpanzee, pastels hmmm… we will have to see when I can work that one in.
Here’s my start, the fourth one… hope to get more done tonight.
Portrait update, “Chimpanzee, Monkey Business” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
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