Sunday, October 4, 2009

Cankle Fairy!

It's conference time, so I can has another Cankle Fairy! Oh boy! And what could be cuter than freckles? I want a dress like that. Made out of real butterfly wings. Plucked from real butterflies. *goes to get net*

Right now I'm taking a digital painting class from Sam Nielson, who's a rockstar. I realized after lecture last week that I've never been analytical about color--I just slap on whatever looks good to me. That must change. This picture I tried to keep my colors analogous (although I did dip into the reds). I think it's only partially successful, but I learnt lots and it was a good experiment.
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27 comments:

  1. P. Daniel QuinneyOctober 4, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Mostly Analogous, but the reds give a good Complementary bit to it. I may be a noob when it comes to the technical side of this stuff, but my eyes know when something looks "right." This looks "right."

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  2. dixon.maryOctober 4, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Pretty!
    You're amazing

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  3. Aaron LudwigOctober 4, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Very nice. Nothing beats freckles.

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  4. SukeileOctober 5, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    So lovely! :D

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  5. Sam NielsonOctober 5, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I'm honored if I get to take any credit for this whatsoever, because it turned out awesome.

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  6. JulieOctober 6, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I love this picture. I love the joy I see in her face. She loves the feel of the wind in her face and the freedom of going fast! I feel that same way when I am on that stretch of highway between Ogden and Brigham City, and can go a fast 75 mph instead of a way too slow 65 mph other places. Rolling all the windows down just adds to the experience!

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  7. LindsayOctober 7, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    i wanna take a class about color! i TOTALLY need help figuring it out. my painting is lame!! i'm loving her skin tone in this pic. it makes me want to eat her. HAH

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  8. DougOctober 9, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Realy nice work!

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  9. AmberbopOctober 9, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Fantastically fun! I want a butterfly skirt. I want one now!

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  10. pupuOctober 9, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    This is amazing!I am enjoying this! ^^*

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  11. aurangelicaOctober 9, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    I like it... it´s very nice!! I Love it!!

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  12. ArtSnarkOctober 9, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    cute illo - great textures

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  13. Vanessa Brantley NewtonOctober 9, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    She is simply beautiful!!! I love your style and the wonderful free feeling! I likey alot. Excellent!!!

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  14. eyecontactOctober 9, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Such cool textures! Nice!

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  15. jcdillustrationOctober 9, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Beautiful, whimsical, and the colors and patterns are just lovely!

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  16. angelsOctober 10, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Lovely illustration. Fantastic.
    Congratulations!
    Greetings from Barcelona!

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  17. roberta bairdOctober 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Fantastic...complete joy!

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  18. KarenHarveyCoxOctober 10, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I was just peeking on Illustration Friday to see if they had a digital category, and I found your blog. I love your fairy...how wonderful.

    Karen

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  19. Mamzelle RougeOctober 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Wow. So cute and amazing illustration !

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  20. Sally TaylorOctober 12, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    adorable little chubby fairy!

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  21. ShirleyOctober 13, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    This is an amazing piece of work! Gorgeous illustration and such happiness!

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  22. Paper HouseOctober 13, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    so sweet and lovely colors/light!

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  23. Carmen SaldañaOctober 14, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Wow, the expression of the girl´s face is amazing (and also the bee)!Very good work!

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  24. Chrystee - play at life fiber artsOctober 14, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    So sweet and so beautifully done!

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  25. Josh KeeleOctober 14, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    This is so fun. I love the brush storks on the bee to make it look like fur. Great job.

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  26. FRANK M HANSENOctober 15, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Wow. Amazing illo. Great style, color, feeling and overall super piece of work.

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  27. EmilyDecember 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I wonder how many butterflies she had to kill to make that dress! I love it Heather!

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