I created this piece for a commission for an upcoming IA/MN SCBWI middle grade and young adult (MG/YA) workshop titled, “Something Old”. I am obsessed with mysteries and murder mysteries. My streaming video feed is almost all mysteries. But I also like history. And you know what’s really old and very cool? Egyptian art and artifacts: hieroglyphs, Egyptian canopic jars, towering statues, and other tomb treasures.
Final post for this image. I removed the chair and added lighting, shadow and a hotter fire. Who’s that visitor? Stay tuned.
Cinderella Final Art-Three
I switched out the fireplace and wall behind Cinderella. I painted a quick chair. But I don’t like the chair.
Cinderella Final Art-Two
Top: I made a quick scan to see how the line art is overlaying the acrylic paint. I’m doing the line art as a separate (editable) layer so I can change stuff, as needed. This is the “ugly step-sister” phase. Literally.
Bottom: I tried out a chair. And I’m also second guessing my choice in fireplaces. What is the status of this family? Do they live in a one room cottage with that kind of wallpaper and curtains? I should make the fireplace look more like a parlor. Cinderella can cook in the kitchen, another time.
Cinderella Final Art-One
Meanwhile, I get the line art finalized and start on final color.
Cinderella Sketch-Five
Now I’ve moved my sketch into Photoshop to work on the perspective. Since Cinderella is on the floor it is important to get the vanishing points at the right angle and worm-eye-view. I drew in the ceiling (which will be cropped) to help me see if my lines are working.
Cinderella Sketch-Four
While I’m working on the first image, I’ve started thinking about creating the next scene in the story.
Cinderella 2nd Sketch
A view of the discussion on how to make my figure drawing into a scene. Cinderella tries on the shoe while guards hold back the onlookers (jealous stepsisters and step-mother).
I got a very helpful critique to pull the figures apart and put them in a room to build drama and create more narrative. The rectangle behind Cinderella will be a portrait of Cinderella’s father who is out-of-town. Apparently, people scrubbed floors with straw. I’m not sure if I will use that? But I’m thinking about all the elements in the room. The bucket is made of wood, just like the floor.
Cinderella sketch-Three
But wait a minute… there should be two ugly step-sisters and one mean step mother.
Cinderella sketch-Two
It all started with an idea about Cinderella…
Cinderella sketch-One
Sketch
