Saturday, May 9, 2009

Illustration Friday - Parade


URGH!! And double URRRRGHHHH!!!

I was really pleased with this sketch. Until it came time to paint it. I get so frustrated with the painting process. You know, you work and work, and get your drawing just right then the whole thing is destroyed by the application of the wrong color, and you have to start all over again. blurgh.

I just didn't feel like starting all over again. So, here is my version of parade. Please excuse the hideous use of color.
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14 comments:

  1. Miss KBMay 9, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I think your use of color is beautiful! I really enjoy this work! I know exactly how you feel though - I am always so cautious before I color in my sketches :)

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  2. Debra KeirceMay 9, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Which color is wrong? I like your illo!

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  3. angelic pursuitsMay 9, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    I agree with the others. I like the color! And those fun looking characters.

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  4. Loni EdwardsMay 10, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    I love it! A wonderful parade!

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  5. Linda KayMay 11, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    I like your colors & the composition is great!

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  6. CoreopsisMay 11, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I wouldn't have said that at all--the color seems fine to me. But I sure know what you mean, though. I felt the same way about my "heirarchy" picture--and I so often felt that way about watercolors that I don't even do them anymore.

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  7. CherylMay 11, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    I agree with the others, Michelle. But when you're dissatisfied, then that's it. Do you scan your sketches? It makes it easier to paint another.

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  8. Rui SousaMay 12, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Lovely, really nice work! Excellent colours, it´s fantastic!
    Regards.

    Ru Sousa

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  9. RiaMay 12, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Everybody may have a bad day once in a while....but this one is surely not make yours a bad day after all!!!
    Have a nice day!

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  10. Ann Marie DiVecchiaMay 12, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Michelle, I am not sure what is frustrating you with this, but I think it's lovely! I like that you simplified the background so that the characters stand out.

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  11. theartofpuroMay 13, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Don't worry, your work is always great

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  12. lil kimMay 15, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    I know what you mean Michelle, I often like my sketch much more than my finished piece. but this is great, and I'm sure you've learned a lot from it!

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  13. Maximiliano KerszenbaumMay 16, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Hola Michelle:

    Es un blog bonito. Me gusta las imágenes. Bonito blog!

    Volveré a visitar el blog.

    Adiós.

    Max.

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  14. gila43May 19, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    Hipp-hipp-hurray!
    I love a parade and this one warms my heart.

    Great job!!

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So guys, what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts on my work.