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On most Wednesdays, check this blog for a strategy, process, or reflection for illustration with the iPad app ProCreate or Affinity Designer. This week I’ve several holiday prompts done in various styles. See which you’d like to try!
The prompts I’m following are from this set from a friend’s group:
This week I chose:
11 stockings
12 bows
13 jolly
14 hot tea
15 gnome
16 snowman
17 fireplace
The snowman was a fun lesson with Lisa Bardot on YouTube. Check it out.
Enjoy this week’s gallery:
My favorite is the mistletoe and holly. I spent quite a bit of time adding in the shading and highlights especially on the red cord tying them together. But then I love the pup holding his stocking. My own dog is the model for this one, although my dog is black and silver, which is difficult to illustrate, so I made him brown.
I also love the snowman. Notice how the scarf and hat look so soft. I used brushes without hard edges so they look knit. I also added a layer of “linen” texture to give the knit effect too. I changed my version from the lesson to be a story. The little robin brings the string for the snowman to put on his ornaments to hang.
As you can see, it’s very fun to illustrate these — I get attached to them!
Again, if you have questions, just ask.
Thanks for stopping by!
I hope your holidays have joy! Make some art to spread some joy!
You can find many helpful artists teachers on my Artist Resources page. Take a look at their IG and YouTube. Find one that fits your learning and art preferences and stick with them a while to develop your skills. If you have any questions, just ask!
You’re welcome to follow this blog for art inspiration. We can share with #warmup4art to enjoy our work together! I look forward to your sharing and find me at @42Sheri, on Mastodon Sheri42, on Flickr teach.eagle Sheri 42. And, I’m so thankful you’ve been joining me with art this year! Take care!
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