Little Old Lady Sketch

Charlie Eve Ryan

@Rich-Green, you are right I think it will help open up her stance and balance the image. Thanks

Kevin Longueil

@Charlie-Eve-Ryan Not sure if this is an opinion worth sharing but here it is - for me the first sketch is very nice and whether or not it needs to change might be relative to your environment design...that makes sense right I think I would like to see how the environment she is going to be in is treated - if the environment has the same feel to it - the same quality of line and semi-flatness of space I think it will look great and no changes should be made to the original character - the original Madeline illustrations come to mind - the environment is just as quirky as the character designs in those books and it all works together - I know you have gotten great feedback from Will and Rich but I just thought I would share my thoughts - I really enjoy your style and character designs

Charlie Eve Ryan

@will-terry and @rich-green Here is a revision using a reference photo and switching the cane and bag.

Charlie Eve Ryan

@Kevin-Longueil Thanks Kevin. That's definitely something to think about and consider. How she works in the story and the environment. I do think there is something cute and quirky about the first one that may not be transferring on the other takes. I love the Madeline books, I'll have to go back and take a look at them. Thanks again.

Rich Green

@Charlie-Eve-Ryan - I have to say that I really enjoy the added pop of color with the green sweater and I also like the different purse with the smaller handle. That really adds to the feeling of her being an older woman the way you have her holding onto that.

I think all of your work is always really nice - so which ever version/variation you choose I am sure it will be fantastic.

But if nothing else I think this was a worthwhile exercise as it really did take the character into new directions and added bits of extra personality!

Charlie Eve Ryan

Thanks @Rich-Green. The bit of green is nice and the purse style does work better. I may make her a bit more stocky. Thanks again for all your feedback, it is much appreciated!

Will Terry

@Charlie-Eve-Ryan I love your revisions!

Charlie Eve Ryan

@Will-Terry Thanks so much for the help, Will!!

Joy Heyer

I'm sure you are sick of revising...but I feel you have lost some of the character in #4. I miss her humped shoulders and her head pushed far forward.

MOO

You've done a great job!

Charlie Eve Ryan

Thanks @Joy-Heyer and @Marsha-Kay-Ottum-Owen ...I'll keep fiddling with her pose and will probably make her a big shorter etc.