I did a few progression shots of this project I completed and wanted to share the journey! As we progress through you will kind of get to experience some of my indecisiveness with how this was going to play out.
The first step is whipping up my carnivore of choice. I didn't think to take progression shots of this phase at the time (althooouugh- that is something I can do next time). This fellow was not based on any particular real species. 100% franken-dino (If I had to guess it would be a mix of some Utah Raptor and a whole lotta Rex)
It all starts with a doodle, a pencil doodle to be exact. Now, let me tell ya'll: pencil doodles are my jam. They're lighthearted, nobody gets hurt or gets stuck with an error that is permanent (and trust me my eyes will zone in on that mistake every time). Overall a good time.
Ink, on the other hand, is a whole other ball game and it's here after inking the outline that I decided the colorful jungle-esque vibe I had in mind wasn't going to quite play out how I pictured. So, I decided at that moment that we were now going to play with a more linear "line art" style.
After completely erasing the plant the page felt so empty so I sat and deeply pondered about how I was going to approach this (definitely wasn't procrastinating on D.buzz).
I finally ruled out watercolors. Cool, a decision made...except I still don't have anything to accompany our dino friend on his journey to completion.
Not wanting to let go of the natural fauna vibe I decided to go with a frame of sorts. Inspired by the frame styles used by tattoo artists and working some foliage in, I was feeling happy with the rough sketch I had thrown down. It felt like it was coming together. Now to start inking shadows.
It was about here that I was like "WHAT IS HAPPENING" but I was committed to the horrifically straight lines and followed through. This is the point where we have hit what I fondly call the "ugly phase". Bare with me. Hopefully, the end is worth it.
After finally working through the face and neck I needed to work on ANYTHING else that wasn't a straight line so I allowed myself to get sucked into the fun flowing lines of the frame.
Intermission
The frame was complete but it was necessary to take a break to appease my desk goblin. It yells at me till it gets the attention it desires.
It's time for details and by details, I mean freckles and creases! Wooooooh. Sprinkle them all over the place, all over the neck and face.
Now place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Tadaa Finished product.
Tools Used
-Micron 005, 02, Brush Marker
-Deleter Pen w/ #4 Black Ink
-Staedtler 2H Led
(Pupils are for suckers, haha)
Ultimately I am happy with the result, I learned a lot which is always the goal!