Harry Potter - WIP
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Started work on the Voldemort character and my original plan was to have him hold a flower that was falling apart to refer to his wand in the last movie. However, it doesnt feel like it fits the painting well and doesnt have much in common with the Harry painting. Im thinking to perhaps take out the flower and add a hose pipe that is spraying water. Any thoughts on that and the color choices for the painting?
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I so admire all your work. It brings a smile to my face. The joy and thoughtfulness you put into each painting is so contagious.
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Hi @Gary-Wilkinson, looking good! Actually, I kinda prefer the flower wand over the water hose, but both look cool. Perhaps a magenta background for added tension??
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I agree with @Jeremy-Ross the flower has something more magical too it, and a little ironic I guess cuz he’s supposed to be a baddie?
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@Gary-Wilkinson I like the hose better, I think it has a much stronger relationship to the Harry image with the umbrella dripping water, I can totally imagine the duel they are having, lol. The flower idea is super cute and maybe can be used for one of the other characters. I also really like the colors, dark and moody violet, I think it works well with the character. Can't wait to see this one done!!!!
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@Tiffany-Thomas ooh I didn’t make that connection, good call!
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@Gary-Wilkinson Such a wonderful piece!
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@Fay Not intentional, but hopefully when I add light and shadow it should clear up issues, though im sure there are many
A little step forward, not there yet, but trying to work out a nice color scheme for it as I go. I'm not 100% sure about the hose addition yet though as I want to keep the voldemort wand pose, but not sure its working so well with that prop. Thank you @Jeremy-Ross @Asyas_illos and @Tiffany-Thomas for your critiques about that.
@Larue That's a lovely thing to hear
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@Gary-Wilkinson Ohhh you could try a watering can (though it is less wand shaped), or a water balloon? Haha, trying to think of alternatives to the hose that still work with the Harry concept. It's looking good though, I still like the hose and I love that you've incorporated the house colors into each of the characters...so fun!
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Not perfect, but i'm happy to leave it as it is and move onto another character.
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Hi @Gary-Wilkinson, amazing! I especially love the leaks in the hose, well done!
When you flipped the canvas, I noticed Tom’s name was mirrored; is that intentional?
Cheers!
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@Gary-Wilkinson I love it! Can't wait to see the next one!
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@Jeremy-Ross Nope not intentional.... I'll fix that up, nice catch
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@Gary-Wilkinson what is his mask made out of? With the rendering and no other visual clues, it looks like he might have put a plastic bag on his face?
Because this is a children's illustration, I'm sure that wasn't your intention, but if I had that mistaken impression, others could as well. Parents might not like to see that.
Just wanted to bring it to your attention and let you know what I saw.
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@Melissa-Bailey-0 that's a good point. I was basing it off a beauty face mask, but perhaps it needs to be adjusted if people aren't seeing that
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@Gary-Wilkinson I had thoughts about the mask as well. You could maybe do like an avocado mask LOL he could be eating a cucumber slice or they could be on the ground.
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@Asyas_illos Some great ideas, love the cucumbers:
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Great points @Melissa-Bailey-0! Another reason this forum is a gold mine! Sometimes others see what the artist does not.
One time, I drew a boy sitting at a table and incidentally drew the table leg directly under the boy. I completely missed it, but thankfully it was brought to my attention!
