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    • TessaW
      TessaW last edited by TessaW

      @KaraDaniel Thank you!

      It's such a busy time of the year, so I haven't made much progress, but I did a more detailed sketch on the first piece to see if it can help inform the others going forward. I'm still not sure about the character design. That may be something I have to do separate. I may have to change the silhouette on the boy with the backpack. Not sure.

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      Website: www.tessawrathall.com

      Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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      • RG Spaulding
        RG Spaulding @TessaW last edited by

        @TessaW I am amazed at your artwork. Beautiful linework and expression on the kid's face. Of the last two sketches though, I can't tell the difference. The difference is very subtle for my (beginner) artistic eyes.

        RGSpaulding
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        • TessaW
          TessaW @RG Spaulding last edited by TessaW

          @RG-Spaulding Thanks for the kind words! It's actually the same image, though one is cropped slightly. It probably wasn't worth showing both, as they are pretty much the same, but I'm toying with how cropped in I want it. I'll change them so they are side by side.

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          Website: www.tessawrathall.com

          Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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          • RG Spaulding
            RG Spaulding @TessaW last edited by

            @TessaW , WOW! Amazing light and shadow. What type of brush do you use for the shadows and light? That was my question in another thread!
            Do you do B&W before you add color? I know there was a class on SVS or a youtube from Will Terry on that but I can't seem to figure out which one it is. I need to retake that lesson.

            RGSpaulding
            https://rgspaulding.com/
            https://twitter.com/rgspaulding

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            • TessaW
              TessaW last edited by TessaW

              For the value sketch I used Sam Nielson's "Captured Bristle" brush, it has a slight gritty texture. http://artsammich.blogspot.com/2015/05/what-kind-of-brushes-did-you-use-for.htmlI It's in his base set.

              I generally put in a solid base down, and then work in the shadows and light with the brush. For this study, I but down a lighter solid base for the areas affected by the window light, and a darker solid base for the foreground shadow areas. If I need soft transitions, I generally make the brush large and use very soft pressure. For harder lines, I use a little more pressure. I am constantly color-picking back and forth between the light side and the dark side, painting until I get the edge I want. Sometimes I will use the eraser to go back in and sharpen edges or soften transitions, but you have to be on a separate layer for this.

              Here's some short videos that explain the two processes I use for my value sketches.

              First shows using the color-picker to get different edges:
              https://www.ctrlpaint.com/videos/paint-blending-practice

              Second is using brushes and erasers.
              https://www.ctrlpaint.com/videos/hard-and-soft-shadow-edges
              https://www.ctrlpaint.com/videos/brush-technique-hard-and-soft

              I just use b&w for a study and don't go over top with colors. It's not an intuitive way for me to work, so I just go straight into color, using the black and white study to keep my values in check.

              Website: www.tessawrathall.com

              Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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              • RG Spaulding
                RG Spaulding @TessaW last edited by

                @TessaW , Thanks for the links. I am still learning a lot. If you ever do a time-lapse video of your drawing process please tag me. Or if you know someone else who has a time-lapse video of the drawing and coloring process let me know. I like to be a fly on the wall and observe. Thanks for the links. I will definitely check them out.

                RGSpaulding
                https://rgspaulding.com/
                https://twitter.com/rgspaulding

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                • TessaW
                  TessaW last edited by

                  @RG-Spaulding Ok! I'll keep you in mind.

                  Another value sketch for the next piece. I'm holding off on the architectural details until I get more solid on what I'll be doing with some of the other pieces.

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                  Website: www.tessawrathall.com

                  Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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                  • TessaW
                    TessaW last edited by

                    Currently trying to decide on the comps for #3 and #4.

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                    Website: www.tessawrathall.com

                    Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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                    • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                      Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @TessaW last edited by

                      @TessaW these are so beautiful. Your thumbnails alone are so interesting. I’d love to see what you come up next.

                      Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                      • RG Spaulding
                        RG Spaulding last edited by

                        @TessaW Beautiful thumbnails. Now I want to read the book!

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                        https://twitter.com/rgspaulding

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                        • TessaW
                          TessaW last edited by

                          I've posted these in another thread, but like to keep everything here to see it come together. I decided to go in a different direction. Instead of all full bleed illustrations, I want to have more variety of format and interacting with text. I also want to leave a little more to the imagination as that's how it would be for an actual middle grade book- but I will probably still give more information than average.

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                          Website: www.tessawrathall.com

                          Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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                          • dickdavid
                            dickdavid @TessaW last edited by

                            I love this thread and all the work you put into this. Thanks for sharing.

                            https://www.instagram.com/dickdavid_sketches/
                            http://www.dickdavid.com

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                            • K. W.
                              K. W. last edited by

                              Love this project and the story concept! It’s looking awesome, and I’m excited to follow your process.

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                              • BichonBistro
                                BichonBistro @TessaW last edited by

                                @TessaW so great!

                                https://www.instagram.com/bichonbistro
                                http://www.heartfeltimpressions.com
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                                https://twitter.com/BichonBistro

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                                • Laurel Aylesworth
                                  Laurel Aylesworth last edited by Laurel Aylesworth

                                  WOW is all I can muster. This is awesome. If you're still looking for help in middle grade reference, Kelly Murphy and Poly Bernatene are a couple of my favorites.

                                  www.laurelaylesworth.com
                                  instagram.com/laurelaylesworth

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                                  • TessaW
                                    TessaW @dickdavid last edited by TessaW

                                    @dickdavid @K-W @BichonBistro

                                    Thank you guys so much for the encouragement!

                                    @Laurel-Aylesworth Ooo, awesome, thanks for the recommendations. I hadn't really heard of them before, but looking at some of their art, one of their pieces was already in my pinterest mood board for this series. 🙂

                                    Website: www.tessawrathall.com

                                    Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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                                    • TessaW
                                      TessaW last edited by

                                      Just putting these here to document!

                                      Book Layout Gift.png Book Layout Cups.png

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                                      Website: www.tessawrathall.com

                                      Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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                                      • TessaW
                                        TessaW last edited by

                                        I've been a slooooow worker. 🐌

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                                        Website: www.tessawrathall.com

                                        Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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                                        • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                                          Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @TessaW last edited by

                                          @TessaW That’s alright. We still love your work. Keep em comin

                                          Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                                          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                                          YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                                          • Coreyartus
                                            Coreyartus Moderator last edited by

                                            This is all gorgeous, @TessaW! Keep up the good work!! It's coming together!!!

                                            Children's Illustration Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusillustration.com
                                            Art Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusimagery.com
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