I've always loved discovering how my favourite illustrators get their work done. One of the most satisfying things for me is looking at 'before and after' photos of illustrations. It is a truly inspirational process for any artist.
I don't expect this to help anyone but myself, but I have started a small series of such posts.
Today, I've got this strange princess and her sidekick.
I don't expect this to help anyone but myself, but I have started a small series of such posts.
Today, I've got this strange princess and her sidekick.
I started out with a rough sketch in pencil and then used promarkers to colour her hair. I have layered 5 colours (although, admitedly, I went over board with the black liner and most of the base layers can't be seen in the final drawing): yellow, orange, red, light brown and dark brown.
Next, I lined all facial features in black - I chose to do this because the skin tone colour that I use for my drawings smudges any trace of pencil up. Afterwards, I can erase all pencil lines and add the skin tone colour.
In the end, I add all the remaining details, look at the final drawing and immediately hate it :) But guess that's what most illustrators go through anyway!
Next, I lined all facial features in black - I chose to do this because the skin tone colour that I use for my drawings smudges any trace of pencil up. Afterwards, I can erase all pencil lines and add the skin tone colour.
In the end, I add all the remaining details, look at the final drawing and immediately hate it :) But guess that's what most illustrators go through anyway!
