I could rant on about all the influences I've discovered or been recommended recently but I'll save that for later. Instead, here's some of what I've been birthing into existence with my mind and hands:
Sketchbook work for "The Wind in the Willows" brief + mess.
Sketchbook work for "The Wind in the Willows" brief (details).
These silhouettes aren't finished yet but I actually quite like them as they are. I've been experimenting with solid black/ shadow more in my recent work (as is also evident in my personal work below) and the feel it brings to the table.
I've also been contemplating the personality of each character and how to portray it without turning them into mutant humanoid clichés It occurred to me, while in accidental attendance at a strangers houseparty a few days ago, that objects, clothing and specifically eyewear can say alot about you. Judging people based on their appearance/ how they dress is actually incredibly useful and often fairly accurate because of the connotations that items have acquired throughout history, so I do it all the time.
Above I've given each character eyewear (sort of) that I feel sums up, or at least hints at their general character. If you're wondering what they're meant to be then behold: half-rimmed specs, telescope, monocle, sleep mask.
I've also been contemplating the personality of each character and how to portray it without turning them into mutant humanoid clichés It occurred to me, while in accidental attendance at a strangers houseparty a few days ago, that objects, clothing and specifically eyewear can say alot about you. Judging people based on their appearance/ how they dress is actually incredibly useful and often fairly accurate because of the connotations that items have acquired throughout history, so I do it all the time.
Above I've given each character eyewear (sort of) that I feel sums up, or at least hints at their general character. If you're wondering what they're meant to be then behold: half-rimmed specs, telescope, monocle, sleep mask.
Awful photograph of a squid I drew.
Similarly awful photograph of a gnarled prehistoric fish I drew.
Party of One i.e. A Fox in a Party-hat.
Obviously none of these creatures are characters from the book, they're just bits of recent personal work. However, since they've been going on along side this brief they do incorporate some of the traits I've been messing with; namely light and dark but I have also been looking at having more than just one stand-alone element within my work.
I am definitely going to stick mostly with single elements because it's how I love to work, but it's nice to be able to incorporate others if I have to.
I am definitely going to stick mostly with single elements because it's how I love to work, but it's nice to be able to incorporate others if I have to.
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