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    Lucy's Magic toolbox - April 3rd Thursday

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    • BradAYoo
      BradAYoo last edited by

      Thanks guys! I wanted to push myself and think past the apparent context. I have a ways to go so we'll see how well it relates. :^D=

      @lynn-larson I am so bad at sharing them too which is why I'm trying to get better at it. I don't like posting things that look bleh but I see a lot of people on Twitter that share their process and get some good following/feedback. I'm slowly learning it doesn't hurt to put yourself out there.

      http://geobrd.com - https://www.instagram.com/geobrd/ - https://twitter.com/bradayoo

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      • BradAYoo
        BradAYoo last edited by

        Workin' on some character designs today. Here are a few Lucy sketches I refined and the rough thumbnails for my two page spread.

        Lucy-character-clothes.jpg
        Lucy-story-thumbs.jpg

        http://geobrd.com - https://www.instagram.com/geobrd/ - https://twitter.com/bradayoo

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        • smceccarelli
          smceccarelli Pro SVS OG @BradAYoo last edited by

          @BradAYoo How true....posting anything on social media makes me feel vulnerable and self-conscious. But I am trying and learning! Your Lucy´s look great, though the one with the tuft of hair on top feels a little boyish - but maybe that is the character you want! My favorite is the third one - it also looks a bit Jake-Parker-ish ;-). Looking forward to the piece!

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          • laurencrest
            laurencrest last edited by

            I love where your character designs are headed. I can't wait to see this piece progress further. 😃

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            • Devin Sailors
              Devin Sailors last edited by Devin Sailors

              These are very cool! I like #3 and #6. I think it will come down to how you want to treat the background. If you go super cartoon style with larger shapes, #3 would fit nicely. The additional level of detail of #6 would probably require a similar level of detail in leaves/bark/grass/etc.

              I definitely feel that Lucy is confident in all 6 concepts.

              instagram.com/devinsailors

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              • BradAYoo
                BradAYoo last edited by

                Oops, meant to post this last night. Here is some progress: I went with a different layout/size on my pages for various reasons. I also finished the line work on the 1st pg and started on pg 2. I should be done and starting on color tomorrow.

                0_1460623465377_Lucy-line-pg-01.jpg

                http://geobrd.com - https://www.instagram.com/geobrd/ - https://twitter.com/bradayoo

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                • evilrobot
                  evilrobot SVS OG last edited by

                  That's some really nice work love that tree. And your character designs are wonderful! Looking forward to seeing the finish.

                  http://www.palacioillustration.com/

                  https://www.scbwi.org/illustrator-gallery/illustrator-detail/?illustrator_id=84142

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                  https://twitter.com/MyEvilRobot

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                  • BradAYoo
                    BradAYoo last edited by

                    Thank you @evilrobot :^)=

                    Here is my final submission for tomorrow's 3rdThursday. I did some re-thinking on the two page spread and started to wonder if I even needed the extra content for the story to read... nope. I cut out the hand with dust and the growing tree and I feel that the story reads a lot better now. Leaves some of the wonder and thinking for the viewer. See you all tomorrow night!

                    And always, comments and critiques are very much appreciated.

                    0_1461227396017_Lucys-Magic-toolbox.jpg

                    http://geobrd.com - https://www.instagram.com/geobrd/ - https://twitter.com/bradayoo

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                    • Lynn Larson
                      Lynn Larson SVS OG last edited by

                      I love it! Your tree is so wonderfully rendered and Lucy definitely radiates confidence! great job 😃

                      https://instagram.com/lynnlarsonart/
                      https://twitter.com/lynnlarsonart

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                      • BradAYoo
                        BradAYoo @Lynn Larson last edited by

                        @Lynn-Larson Thank Lynn. That tree was a lot of fun! I don't have my technique down yet so I wasn't too confident when I started rendering it. But with some play and trying different brushes it came out well.

                        Last submission here, I promise... I think, hehheh. I submitted my illustration last night and became restless thinking of all the details that would help push the image. I added some falling leaves to the tree, some sparkles and an abstract tool to the toolbox. I am much happier with the results now.

                        Thank you all for the kind words and comments! Happy 3rd Thursday.

                        0_1461254294518_Brad-A-Yoo---Lucys-Magic-toolbox.jpg

                        http://geobrd.com - https://www.instagram.com/geobrd/ - https://twitter.com/bradayoo

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