Clover and Luna concepts, close...but not close...
"Luna", 8.5x11, pastel and gouache on paper
"Clover", 8.5x11, pastel and gouache on paper
These are two experimental concepts for characters in a book I am working on. They are fairies, although they don't have wings in these portraits.
I have been obsessed with face painting and floral adornment for some time now, and would like to apply the idea to my story; for me portraits are a good way to figure out mood until I land on something that feels right for my story. I'll also do the usual character proportional line up sheet, etc, but for now I'm feeling out mood and experimenting with technique.
And, these, sadly, are not quite what I'd like. :( They are a bit too cute, a bit too young. Back to the drawing board.
But, having said that, they were totally FUN to draw, and I may even do some more. In fact, next weekened I am taking a reliquary class at Ulla Milbrath's studio, and have thought about making LUNA, into a reliquary.
I have been obsessed with face painting and floral adornment for some time now, and would like to apply the idea to my story; for me portraits are a good way to figure out mood until I land on something that feels right for my story. I'll also do the usual character proportional line up sheet, etc, but for now I'm feeling out mood and experimenting with technique.
And, these, sadly, are not quite what I'd like. :( They are a bit too cute, a bit too young. Back to the drawing board.
But, having said that, they were totally FUN to draw, and I may even do some more. In fact, next weekened I am taking a reliquary class at Ulla Milbrath's studio, and have thought about making LUNA, into a reliquary.