Ponygirl Kelsie
Added 2020-11-13 03:30:04 +0000 UTCI was originally thinking of a "lost in the woods" scenario, then decided I wanted to make something more playful.
The high-resolution version of this piece is now uploaded to behindandysdames.com.
The original art for this is available for sale here: andysdames.bigcartel.com
Comments
Lol, I can only imagine! Well actually ... yes it is. ๐
Marley Davies
2020-11-13 15:05:46 +0000 UTCOh don't underestimate your talent Andy, your work is fabulous! What you do with your pinups, re simplifying the background and adjusting the lighting on your main subject, is what I do with my photography. It's really nice to get comments, as from Capt'n Frydog, that recognize and praise your efforts.
Marley Davies
2020-11-13 15:03:52 +0000 UTCYou'll have to be quick! Or, wait for her to tire out. It's got to be tough running on those things, eh?
2020-11-13 15:00:49 +0000 UTCI'd love to play Hide n Seek this way ๐๐๐
Marley Davies
2020-11-13 14:58:54 +0000 UTCThat's great feedback, much appreciated! Some of my recent thinking about how to improve my work has revolved around worrying a bit less about anatomy, and let my characters be a bit more "doll-like" if need be. They're exaggerated cartoons, after all. The intent is then to put more effort into controlling the light and dark values, in a simpler but more deliberate manner to hopefully make a stronger image. For instance, I tend to "go on autopilot" when rendering hair, but as you noticed, here I made sure to avoid putting big highlights on the shadow side of her hair and left them for the light side. I know I've got a long way to go, but it's good to hear that I might be on the right track!
2020-11-13 14:48:23 +0000 UTCI also really like the interplay of light and dark. It really looks like the viewer is in the dark woods and Kelsie is just on the edge of a sunny clearing. The highlights, especially in her hair, contrasting with the shadows where she's still in darkness look great! A little sense of mistiness, like it's still early in the morning. Really well done!
Capt'n Frydog
2020-11-13 04:21:22 +0000 UTCGlad to hear it! That's exactly what I was going for with this.
2020-11-13 03:45:18 +0000 UTCKelsie looks like she's down for a little "catch me if you can"!
Capt'n Frydog
2020-11-13 03:44:18 +0000 UTC
