Day 1! I have decided to re-work six existing illustrations but obviously to a higher standard of finish and to create six new illustrations based on pages from the numerous children's books that line my bookshelves in the study/recording studio come art studio.
Re-working six allows me to break in gently and get straight in with illustrating rather than having to conceptualise first and it's also nice to see some of the doodles go beyond being a doodle.
The concept and doodle of 'The Apprentice appeared here a few weeks ago and I spent today working it up into I hope a more finished work.
One thing that I am glad I invested in this last week is a pair of colour corrected daylight desk lamps which has meant that even though I have spent much longer at the drawing board than usual my eyes don't feel nearly half as tired. Problem now is after a day under these lamps the house lights now seem very yellow to me... mind it makes everything look cosy at least until my eyes adjust!
I liked the feel of the original little doodle of The Apprentice and I thought it would make a nice atmospheric piece.
Oh...my...Lord....if this isn't the most adorable little bear with his books, jammies and candlelight, then I don't know what is.
Your style is both unique and inspiring, thank you for sharing on this site.
Posted by: Staci B. | July 26, 2009 at 01:33 AM