So, why can’t I figure out the proper pen size and cross-hatching scale on my illustrations? It’s driving me crazy! The illustrations on paper just look better because the lines aren’t lost when shrinking them down. Argh. So, I’m posting the photos of the drawings *first*, and the actual finished piece (good selling, right?) after.
So, this started out as the story of a lost cosmonaut marooned on a tiny satellite, a single page of directions in his hand; he is still trying to figure out where he took the wrong turn. As I started in on the coloring, the environment began to look a little to unbelievable, so I decided to reinforce that and turn it into a staged scene. I like to think that the rest of the cast has long gone, as our hero stares disbelievingly at the page that tells him someone else has gotten the part.
And now… the finished drawing.
Wow, it´s absolutely wonderful. I love both illos, the b/n and the colored one.
Great work!
This is wonderful. I particularly like the coloured version, the detail in the clothing is superb!
That’s great! I love it!
wow, gorgeous illustration!
Amazing as always!
What size paper are you using 8 1/2 x 11?
Thanks Dan! That’s my trusty Strathmore 8.5″ x 5.5″ sketchbook. I wish I liked Moleskine’s better, but I can’t handle the bend.
I really hope you stick to this stylistic direction – this looks fantastic. The color version especially reminds me of Gorey (which is a very good thing.) Not sure what you mean in the first paragraph about pen size & cross-hatching scale, though
Beautiful direction your style has taken!
Thanks for including the original! I really like how you shot it showing your sketchbook.
It’s adorable, and I love the minimal colors on the final.
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Oh, My…. I feel totally inadequate! There is so much incredible detailing in just this one piece… amazing job! I’ll be back for a visit for sure. Great work!
Thanks everyone for the nice feedback!
Very inspired. I love the linework, harkens to Sendak. Good Job.