TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Some Helpful Tips on How to Draw Quick Expressions
Wherever you are, I hope your new year is starting off well for you. Upon requests from two different artists, I have made a short video here on expressions. I will develop a lengthier video in the near future on the topic, but I wanted to provide some useful tips that might help when studying the expression that will prevent them from stiffening up or looking forced. A few tips to try: Hold your…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Cover for Horse Country Book 1 by Yamile Saied Méndez
December 16, 2024 - Hello all! These pieces are a few years old but I haven't shared them all yet - First, book 1! I dove into sketches for this knowing it was for younger readers than most of the work I had done at that point, and I had so much fun. I love painting horses, and this felt like playing! We went through a few rounds of sketches. Team liked the left side but wanted more vibrant color - Then we had a change of direction to something more gentle in tone, focused on the bond between the girl and her horse - And with the note to have the girl make eye contact and to bring back the really vibrant colors, here's how the final came out!
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