I put this weekend to good use, feeling industrious and productive. I am so excited, I think it might just be done. Of course that depends if my client agrees. What do you think?
“E. S. Portrait Update 7” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
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Stepping Back; Done, Maybe?
Published May 31, 2016 drawing , illustration , journal , portrait 7 CommentsTags: art, back, black and white drawing, design, drawing, excitement, figurative, fine art, human, industrious, journal experience, man, pencil, portrait, productive, progress, sketch, step
Early Bird
Published May 29, 2016 drawing , illustration , journal , portrait Leave a CommentTags: art, black and white drawing, concept, drawing, figurative, fine art, human, illustration, journal experience, man, pencil, portrait, progress, sketch, sketch book, smile
My starting point for this beautiful Saturday morning… yes the early bird does get the worm. The plan is to just keep going, lets see how far I can get today.
“E. S. Portrait Update 4” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
So Close, Background Yes or No?
Published March 8, 2014 Graphic Design , illustration , journal , portrait 7 CommentsTags: art, background, black and white drawing, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, graphic design, illustration, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, sketch book, space
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
50 Shades of Black
Published February 17, 2014 experience , illustration , portrait 1 CommentTags: 50 Shades, art, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, update
Finally my household is recovering from being ill. Nothing like having a small child that shares any and every bug with the whole family. The good news is I am finally getting back to work. The baby is slowly figuring out her own schedule… yeah for sleeping. Still not there but working towards it. Cole is beginning to pop with contrasts. Since I am starting to lay in the black. It always amazes me how many shades of black are in a black dog and this one is no exception. In fact he has some rather unique fur. Hoping I am bringing out those details (not the best photo). What do you think?
“Cole”, portrait update 5 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Don’t Give Me Those Puppy Dog Eyes.
Published January 4, 2014 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 2 CommentsTags: art, characters, Cole, color, concept, dog, drawing, eyes, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, labrador, light, meaning, new, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, puppy, sharpei, sketch book
I love the expression on Cole’s face. He is just so sweet… reminds me of a lap dog or puppy, though he is really pretty big dog. I have started working in the shadows and highlights. Its a bit tricky to figure out some of the texture. Soon I should be able to start working in some of the background to give his position more context.
“Cole”, portrait update 3 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
“Cole”, portrait update 4 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
IF – Glow, “Glowing Spirit”
Published December 28, 2012 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 5 CommentsTags: art, arts, beauty, characters, dog, drawing, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, Rudie, sketch, sketch book, smile, space, style
I am always amazed when I come to the close of a portrait. The spirit or personality of a piece takes life and well to put it simply, glows. This is Rudie, and if my client agrees I do believe our journey together through shadows is over. What do you think?
Warm grey Canson Mi Tientes, Pastel Pencils…
#4 Portrait Update, “Rudie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
IF – “Explore”-ing Shadows
Published December 13, 2012 illustration 1 CommentTags: art, characters, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, Rudie, sketch, sketch book, space
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
IF – Zoom
Published November 20, 2012 illustration , portrait 5 CommentsTags: art, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, new, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, razberrie, sketch, sketch book, space
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
Personality Popping Finish?
Published November 19, 2012 illustration , portrait 4 CommentsTags: art, characters, concept, design, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, raspberry, razberrie, sketch, sketch book, space
Update #4 Razberrie… I really like how her personality just pops, and her eyes truly hold you. I think I have reached the point where I am done, except for gracing it with my signature. Hoping my customer feels the same.
Portrait Update #4, “Razberrie” ©2012 alecia goodman to present
Ready, Set, Go… Monster Break!
Published November 19, 2012 portrait Leave a CommentTags: art, characters, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, raspberry, razberrie, sketch, sketch book
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
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