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Final post for this image. I removed the chair and added lighting, shadow and a hotter fire. Who’s that visitor? Stay tuned.

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

May 28, 2020
In children's book art, Picture book, Portfolio Tags Cinderella, figure, humor, set design, fairy tale
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. A…

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

May 28, 2020
In children's book art, Picture book, Portfolio Tags Cinderella, figure, set design, humor, fairy tale
Meanwhile, I get the line art finalized and start on final color.

Meanwhile, I get the line art finalized and start on final color.

Cinderella Sketch-Five

May 28, 2020
In children's book art, Picture book, Portfolio Tags Cinderella, figure, set design, humor, fairy tale
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…

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

May 28, 2020
In Picture book, Portfolio, children's book art Tags figure, set design, perspective, humor, Cinderella
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…

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

May 28, 2020
In children's book art, Picture book, Portfolio Tags figure, humor, Cinderella, set design

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