More exploration into a simpler ink style for unnamed impending project. I like halftones, I like the ideas of highlights. Though not all panels would be midtone or splotchy wet ink look. Still really trying to nail down a balance. I REALLY like the texturey look of the previous and would like to try to retain a lot of that. but somehow make my edges cleaner on the characters. I also dig the pop of a really bright colour or two to bring things out, maybe I'll try fully rendering the eyes next time. perhaps even change the gray tones of the clothing. sort of like a layered half tone look or something. hmm.... maybe even cut out most spot blacks and try layering halftone... Oboy!
For backgrounds I think what I would do differently is keep everything really splotchy washed, with some really clear cut edge silhouettes for buildings, scenery and things. But have it fairly minimalist.
There is a colour alternate I have to work out as well, but I have yet to tackle that.
Also, the inital reference was a coyote, yet somehow I got the idea she works for a place called "Jack Russel Courier". Huh, guess the name doesn't require employees to be of same breed.
For backgrounds I think what I would do differently is keep everything really splotchy washed, with some really clear cut edge silhouettes for buildings, scenery and things. But have it fairly minimalist.
There is a colour alternate I have to work out as well, but I have yet to tackle that.
Also, the inital reference was a coyote, yet somehow I got the idea she works for a place called "Jack Russel Courier". Huh, guess the name doesn't require employees to be of same breed.
Category Artwork (Digital) / Fantasy
Species Coyote
Size 1047 x 1280px
File Size 1.85 MB
I have trouble with breaking away from attempted realism, so these are also an exercise in trying to find some simpler shapes that I really like! Or more so, ones that look good lol.
Thank you much! The pop of color something I definitely want to keep, I always loved Sin City for that
Thank you much! The pop of color something I definitely want to keep, I always loved Sin City for that
Thank you kindly! Yeah, methinks we have this twilight look, where it's near full dark, or full moon, like pitch black, and the pastelly look too . Or least how it goes in my head,not sure how it plays out quite yet. Half the fight is not really studying graphic novel work and design for YEARS. Makes keeping things simple difficult.
You give me far too much credit~ I feel like I'm just bumbling about the place. Keep at it! You're the best :)
You give me far too much credit~ I feel like I'm just bumbling about the place. Keep at it! You're the best :)
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