This project is really pushing me to try new techniques and colour combinations.
Today’s was supposed to be the last of this series, but I think I’ll just keep going and develop the theme, I’m having too much fun!
It all starts with a sketch of the Creature done with ultra fine point sharpies. I usually use two colours, mostly shades of the same colour.
I like to do a fast sketch with the lighter shade and then draw more accurately with the dark one.
Then I scan the drawing, clean and colour in photoshop.
It’s not a technique that I’ve been using too much until now, always preferring to work on vector illustrations or traditional drawing, with no help from photoshop. I think I’m converted now
I’m rather happy with it.
Maybe because 6 is my favourite number, maybe because today is the day of the Befana, one of my favourite holiday.
I’ve started the first draft in pencil, at work, and done the inking when back home, adding a few details.
I don’t usually draw in pencil, preferring to start directly with the pen, and I forgot how more flexible is to work with a pencil, you can always erase and correct! This is also permitting me to experiment a bit with shapes and decorations.
