...and the recent work. I've been working on a story for about a year and finally have all the elements completed to begin submitting it to publishers. The subject matter is a midnight Halloween Trick or Treat tale (in the Victorian era, how's that for fun?), but there is no way I can push the watercolor to do what I want for this project. Hence the new medium. I did an acrylic cover painting and didn't love the finished result, especially the way it scans and the color dies, dies , dies. A more reflective and transparent medium is always going to give a more vivid scan. But I persevered, did another painting and this one has better color and a better design than the first - so there you go. I could do a few more before I call it quits but for now I need to move this one on out!
A sketch from an interior spread. And many thanks for the encouragement given in my previous post Help Me. Sometimes that's all it takes; that and a couple gallons of dogged determination.
11 comments:
Looks great! I love the concept, design, and color. It looks like you really worked out the kinks. We always love a good Halloween book in our house. It's our favorite holiday. Good luck!
It looks wonderful and luminous. Excellent! Looking forward to seeing more!
What a wonderful illustration and that moon is just fantastic... it just glows from within. I also enjoyed the inside sketch spread, it's so nice to be able to see an artist's process.
Thank you for sharing,
Lisa
Dang K, that's hot!
oooo, I love it! And Victorian Halloween, bwah ha ha, how cool. I think you have the acrylics working for you now, not the other way 'round. Can't wait to see this one all done!
I am blown away by this Karen. Wow. I'm expecting to see it on bookshelves everywhere! :)
Hugs,
Donna
Karen, this is so beautiful-- and I love this story, I can't wait to see it all!
Btw, TAG you're it!! I've tagged you for a fun game which you can read about here:
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:)
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this concept! Your acrylics glow! You'd think you'd always painted with this medium.
I've never seen a Halloween book like this! It should be a big hit with publishers.
Good luck!
Oh, can't wait to see the rest! I think it will sell quick and be a big hit!
How did I miss this!? I love the main character. The painting of the moon is gorgeous. I think your story is amazing and I'm so excited to see this as is progresses.
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