For this week's Illustration Friday topic, I started off my piece drawing with pencil, followed by the usual black Prismacolor pencil and watercolor wash, along with more colored pencils. I couldn't get a rich enough sky tone so I tried layering and rubbing in pastels over the watercolor. I like the way the pastels add more depth to the sky, and give everything a softer feel. I used Strathmore Illustration board, and it held up well to the multiple media.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Illustration Friday "Star Gazing"
For this week's Illustration Friday topic, I started off my piece drawing with pencil, followed by the usual black Prismacolor pencil and watercolor wash, along with more colored pencils. I couldn't get a rich enough sky tone so I tried layering and rubbing in pastels over the watercolor. I like the way the pastels add more depth to the sky, and give everything a softer feel. I used Strathmore Illustration board, and it held up well to the multiple media.
What a great picture! I love their sweet faces.
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! congratulations
ReplyDeleteHey jane! Great mice... I mean minds, think alike. Love the sky and the expression on the mice. So well done! Bravo!!!
ReplyDeleteThe sky looks great, nice deep blue!
ReplyDeletevery cute mice and lovely use of colour x
ReplyDeletethat is so funny, i was just thinking yesterday of drawing something like that. i like it :P
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous! The color is indeed rich and vibrant. I love it. The looks on their faces and the little wolf's pointing at the sky make this illustration just that much more adorable! Great job!
ReplyDeleteAaahh too cute! I really like your header! Very imaginative!!
ReplyDeleteOh! This is beautiful Jane! I hear you...getting the intensity of what is in your head is sometimes so difficult. I think this is dreamy and has such depth! Well done..and such a sweet tender scene.
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is gorgeous! What a great sky! I don't own any pastels, but I love the way they look. I may have to pick some up and play a bit.
ReplyDeleteHow did you do the stars?
I also like the subtle colors in your pumpkin. I think this one is a portfolio keeper!