Sketchbook

[Kasey Snow]

You have a very distinct style, really good stuff! I think maybe you could push the values a bit more on that last painting, but I dunno, it also kind of works with your style in a way, so maybe that's what you're going for.

[Stephanie Hider]

@Kasey-Snow Thanks! I am torn because I was going for an old faded christmas card look but it does still bug me that certain spots could use a bump I agree.

[Stephanie Hider]

Couldn't work it in in time for the prompt but this came to mind and ties in with my snowmen. I am working on trying to put in more expressions and movement/action into my work. Right now most of it is very static. I think I will paint this one out might be fun.

Prompt so you can see backstory:

New rough sketch:

[amberwingart]

@Stephanie-Hider Ooh, this looks beautiful! I'll look forward to seeing the finished product - this reminds me of the Golden Age illustrators's styles...And I'm partial to a blue, green & orange color palette

[Stephanie Hider]

@amberwingart Thank you so much! I colored it to match the colors of the snowman behind Santa as if this was another page and he is on his way.

[Stephanie Hider]

Playing around.

[Stephanie Hider]

Made some changes to my design website so decided to practice my style more with a real project and create a graphic for the home page. The first is one I have used in the past long ago and the second the most recent. Such a difference.

[Naroth Kean]

The first version of your Little Red is very unique!

[Stephanie Hider]

@Naroth-Kean Thanks! Do you mean the one with the trees or the one with the flowing cape?

[Naroth Kean]

sorry I mean the 2nd one with the flowing cape and tail. I love the movement and how you utilized the shapes.

[Stephanie Hider]

@Naroth-Kean Thanks! Was a lot of fun doing that one. It's much more graphical I think than action based I guess.

[Stephanie Hider]

My love sketches ended up turning in the puppy one.