My "Woods Hole" illustration is somewhat unique in that it is a completely digital artwork. I took a digital photograph, played around with the colour and composition, and then digitally drew and painted characters over top.
Digital artwork saves a lot of time in preparation and execution. I don't have to worry about fumes or solvents or waiting for paint to dry. I can also compose or break apart any image into its component elements.
Here, I have created a drawing layer for the characters. I used it as a reference for the painting, and then hid the layer. These are sketches of the children, a boy playing cowboy and a girl serving tea to her teddy bear. I drew them directly into the computer with a stylus, which accounts for the loose lines.
Click here to see the complete "Woods Hole" image.
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