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    Rebooting March 'Lucky' - Can you understand the story? - is it too... weird?

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    • Griffin McPherson
      Griffin McPherson last edited by

      I’m having a hard time understanding the story. Clarifying the image more could help, I didn’t realize there was a bridge until you mentioned it.

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      • Valerie Light
        Valerie Light @KatrinaF last edited by

        @KatrinaF These are super unique! Reminds me of some of Brian Froud's work! I totally think these characters are worth exploring more. But no, I don't think the story is coming through.

        I see that there's a sign on the creature. Luck is money? But honestly that creature looks so sad, and maybe even injured, kind of like its head is hanging on a pole. I also didn't get that there is a missing bridge here. I'm not sure what these people want.

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        • Asyas_illos
          Asyas_illos @KatrinaF last edited by

          @KatrinaF I really like it but it’s still a bit unclear at this stage. Composition and characters look great though

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          • KatrinaF
            KatrinaF last edited by

            @Griffin Yeah that's what I thought. I revamped. Wha-ch think now?

            @Valerie-Light Wow. Er my ga! I had to google Brian Froud and realized I've loved his work for years. I just didn't know the name. Drawing quirky forest creatures is so fun. Poor creature looks injured. Must fix! I reworked it let me know your thoughts.

            @Asyas_illos Thank you for your comment. I did work on the composition really hard.

            1. I Fixed the bridge! And made it stop raining! I am a GOD! I think with the bridge functioning it just blends into the image.

            1.5) Now I have a 4 leaf clover sale creature who wants gold round things in return.

            1. In the foreground I have those who have the gold round things for a Good Luck leaf. I hope that is clear now.

            Thank you all for your comments. Let me know if you have anymore suggestions/concerns.

            Cheers
            Katrina

            NOT SO LUCKY 3.0.JPG

            NOT SO LUCKY 3.1.JPG

            NOT SO LUCKY 3.2.JPG

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            • KatrinaF
              KatrinaF last edited by

              Ok.. I think i like the little guy on top.

              NOT SO LUCKY 3.3.JPG

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              • K.Flagg
                K.Flagg @KatrinaF last edited by

                @KatrinaF I really love these characters (very beautiful and unique) and I think it reads much better. I personally feel like the sign explains it to much instead of letting the audience understand it on their own? What if one of them was on the other side of the bridge exchanging a coin for a clover?

                K.Flagg

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                • Griffin McPherson
                  Griffin McPherson @KatrinaF last edited by

                  @KatrinaF the bridge is more clear now but I’m still unsure of what the story is.

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                  • Asyas_illos
                    Asyas_illos @KatrinaF last edited by

                    @KatrinaF I like @K-Flaggs idea of omitting the sign and showing some interaction

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                    • KatrinaF
                      KatrinaF last edited by

                      So I decided on this for my lucky image. But below it I decided to sketch out what the 3 creatures on the lower right might have picked up at the Lucky Market. Perhaps they aren't having the best of luck...

                      Katrina Fowler_kjf.illustration LUCKY w info.jpg

                      WALKING HOME sketch.jpg

                      WALKING HOME w guide.jpg

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                      • KatrinaF
                        KatrinaF last edited by KatrinaF

                        This reading clear? They bought some 'Luck' at the market but are finding they aren't so lucky.
                        WIP - Finished lines and Flats.

                        Thoughts / comments are welcome.

                        Cheers
                        Katrina

                        WALKING HOME lines and flats.jpg

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                        • KatrinaF
                          KatrinaF last edited by

                          Okay I think I'm done! Hooray!

                          Katrina Fowler_Not So Lucky_with info.jpg

                          W 7.JPG

                          W 6.JPG

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                          • KatrinaF
                            KatrinaF last edited by

                            Okay. Seriously. I must stop. I bumped the colors and adjusted the background. LOL. I sort of like the 'granma' feel of the background. I mean everything old is coming back right. 🙂

                            Katrina Fowler_Not So Lucky_with info_bright.jpg

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