BIG Entry WIP composition

[ArtofAleksey]

Sketch so far. I’m unhappy with the design of the gnomes. So I’m going back to the drawing board to make them smoother, cleaner, and consistent. Hopefully they’ll look ok. I want to do silly but also want it to look good. I forced the perspective with the background. When I redraw. It on paper it’ll look better.

[Kristin Wauson]

I really like the way you changed the angle on your original sketch. Can’t wait to see this one finished. It’s looking great so far! Seems like it could be a good candidate for #draw50things if you want to kill two birds.

[ArtofAleksey]

I’m much happier with this I tried putting in light and values and having some trouble. Also how does one shade glass... I must say research.
Any thoughts on how to improve the lighting?

[ThisKateCreates]

@swordofodin I like the value structure progress. I would do a life study of a beer stein. Side light it and fill with fave drink. Consume as reward for excellent study!

[ArtofAleksey]

@thiskatecreates kate why you so smart just why. Good idea i did not know this site does emojies

[ThisKateCreates]

@swordofodin said in BIG Entry WIP composition:

Good idea i did not know this site does emojies

[ArtofAleksey]

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[Nyrryl Cadiz]

Your composition is amazing!

[ArtofAleksey]

@nyrrylcadiz thank you!

[Aaron Pierce]

I'm so digging this entry lol The composition and layout is great, and I love the idea. The idea of normal sized being big is a lot of fun

[theprairiefox]

Very fun, and good progress. Can't wait to see more.

[ArtofAleksey]

Ok redrew it on pencil. For space reasons i omitted the wizard and bucktooth gnomes but I think it still looks good.
Next step is inking.

[ThisKateCreates]

@swordofodin This is going great!

[theprairiefox]

@swordofodin I like the simplified version you got going on now.

You might want to watch the straw in the gnomes eye. It looks a little funny ending there. Might want to just shorten it up a bit.

And personally I thought the extremely fat gnome from the early picture was a bit more fun, but is your call.

Looking good!

[ArtofAleksey]

@theprairiefox awesome thanks!!

[Coreyartus]

This is looking so great!!! I can't wait to see a values treatment!! Very very cool--thanks for sharing your process with us!!

[chrisaakins]

I feel that the straw is creating a tangent with the barrel behind it. Perhaps you could simplify the straw or remove it altogether (Although I like how it reads whimsically) Or maybe put a spout on the tankard!

[Johanna Kim]

@swordofodin This drawing is so funny. Your composition also works really well. Re: how well the concept matches the prompt "Big", I had to think about it a bit to make it match, but it works with the following sample text: The gnomes mistakenly thought that their bellies were big enough for a full mug of ale. Suggestion: the gnome closest to the viewer lying down is hilarious and is what instantly caught my eye. I like how round his belly is. Consider emphasizing beer guts on the other two, as well. Or showing one of them doing a big beer belch.

[ArtofAleksey]

@johanna-kim cool thanks for the tips

[ArtofAleksey]

Ok i finished inking it. I messed up on a few places which I’m going tk fix on my ipad before coloring it. But here is the inked version: