The Wizard Complete

Here is the final version (or at least the version I am turning in for class). I feel like "Asleep in the Poppies" is the more successful piece of the two, but there is strength in numbers! I started with thumbnails, scanned and refined those into large sketches, which were painted with gouache to reach an Art Nouveau, painterly feel. The gouache lines were scanned and used as a basis for my Illustrator drawing. Once the lines were digitized, I sparsely blocked in areas of color. The title was hand drawn and vectorized. I'm especially excited about the "Oz" bit. These two are being printed on Watercolor paper. The End! (Finished size: 16"x30")

 

 

Oz Update

 

  

It is time for an illustration update! Since posting the thumbnails I have been drawing and refining the drawings for these large poster size illustrations. The stage shown above is the basic sketch with lines inked in gouache. I like the contrast of thick and thin supplied by the brush and ink, but need to refine each part so it works nicely with the whole. Next step: Color!

Drawing Dorothy

 

I am enrolled in an illustration class this semester. I was surprised at my own enthusiasm going into my first project! Above are a few inspiration sketches. The project will consist of two illustrations depicting scenes from the Wizard of Oz. I'm looking forward to seeing how the comps and final renderings turn out. Check back for a post of the completed illustration!