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JUNE ILLUSTRATION CONTEST: TREEHOUSE

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  • lferrara
    lferrara @lferrara last edited by 16 Jun 2017, 02:10

    Well, I've certainly made a mess of the posting process. Better luck next time!

    Linda

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    • lferrara
      lferrara @Lee White last edited by 16 Jun 2017, 02:16

      @Lee-White
      Thanks! Think I did it.

      Linda

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      • MirkaH
        MirkaH @Jose Ramos last edited by 16 Jun 2017, 19:23

        @Jose-Ramos it is dark because it is at night time, but it still reads ok on my ipad and laptop screens. 🙂

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        Jose Ramos 1 Reply Last reply 17 Jun 2017, 11:05 Reply Quote 0
        • Jose Ramos
          Jose Ramos @MirkaH last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 11:05

          @MirkaH Oh, yes, I know it´s at night, it´s just I meant to create a light glow behind the tree, so the tree contrast is more visible, but it´s only an idea.
          0_1497697533297_Sin título-1.jpg

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          • Dennis Spaans
            Dennis Spaans last edited by Dennis Spaans 17 Jun 2017, 14:27 17 Jun 2017, 12:48

            This is my entry.

            It's the treehouse of little Carlos, whose family lives on the junkyard his father works on. Even though they are poor, they are a happy family utilizing anything they can find on the yard. His father made this treehouse for Carlos, just to give him something for his own: a nice little retreat in which Carlos spends his time reading (and learning from) books found at this junkyard which makes him feel like the richest boy on the planet. And sometimes a kid just wants to swing...
            alt text

            I wanted to give it a warm, but also dusty feeling, in my thread someone said: hopefull, which is the general feeling I want to express. I also added a bonsai tree to it, just to get more of that treehouse feeling :).

            Hope you like it!

            You can see a big version on my website: dscomics.nl or by clicking here
            You can also add me on Instagram where I posted some fases of this project (user: dscomicsnl).

            Dennis Spaans
            Website: dscomics.nl
            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dscomicsnl/

            Will Terry 1 Reply Last reply 17 Jun 2017, 20:25 Reply Quote 9
            • smceccarelli
              smceccarelli Pro SVS OG last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 16:06

              I may do another one (and retire this one, if the other is better) but I will call it a day on this one - was fun experimenting with a new process (at least for a reasonable part of the time ;-))!

              0_1497715590277_Treehouse2.jpg

              Kevin Longueil Will Terry tombarrettillo MOO 5 Replies Last reply 20 Jun 2017, 22:25 Reply Quote 26
              • Kevin Longueil
                Kevin Longueil SVS OG @smceccarelli last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 18:34

                @smceccarelli Love the changes you've made! Such a beautiful piece!

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                • smceccarelli
                  smceccarelli Pro SVS OG @Kevin Longueil last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 19:56

                  @Kevin-Longueil Thank you! Turning the boy around was a really good tip.

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                  • Will Terry
                    Will Terry @smceccarelli last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 20:22

                    @smceccarelli Much better with the kid going away from us! Very nice piece!

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                    • Will Terry
                      Will Terry @Dennis Spaans last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 20:25

                      @Dennis-Spaans Hi Dennis, I love this one - very creative take on the prompt and really nice things happening already. Would you mind if I gave you a critique? I shy away from just doing it without permission since it's not WIP.

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                      • Dennis Spaans
                        Dennis Spaans @Will Terry last edited by Dennis Spaans 17 Jun 2017, 20:54 17 Jun 2017, 20:52

                        @Will-Terry Hi Will, thank you for your reply and kind words. Of course I am open to critique! Would it be ok to adjust and re-enter? I'm curious what I can do better :).

                        Dennis Spaans
                        Website: dscomics.nl
                        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dscomicsnl/

                        Will Terry 1 Reply Last reply 17 Jun 2017, 21:11 Reply Quote 0
                        • Will Terry
                          Will Terry @Dennis Spaans last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 21:11

                          @Dennis-Spaans Oh - yes - you can always re-enter... but you might not agree with my suggestions 🙂 ...

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                          Dennis Spaans 1 Reply Last reply 17 Jun 2017, 21:18 Reply Quote 0
                          • Dennis Spaans
                            Dennis Spaans @Will Terry last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 21:18

                            @Will-Terry hehe, well your suggestions are highly appreciated, and Im curious what they are and if I'm able to do them ;).

                            Dennis Spaans
                            Website: dscomics.nl
                            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dscomicsnl/

                            Will Terry 1 Reply Last reply 17 Jun 2017, 21:40 Reply Quote 0
                            • Will Terry
                              Will Terry @Dennis Spaans last edited by 17 Jun 2017, 21:40

                              Hi Dennis - Again - I really like your image - thank you for letting me make a few suggestions...don't feel like you have to use them. 🙂

                              @Dennis-Spaans 0_1497735569313_tree-final.jpg

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                              Dennis Spaans 2 Replies Last reply 18 Jun 2017, 13:26 Reply Quote 9
                              • Dennis Spaans
                                Dennis Spaans @Will Terry last edited by Dennis Spaans 17 Jun 2017, 22:05 17 Jun 2017, 21:53

                                @Will-Terry Hi Will. Thank you for your suggestions. I can see your point. I like using the space more like you suggest so I will look into that. And even though the house itself is tilted forward in my drawing (on purpose) your suggestion gives me reason to adjust the perspective as well, so you're looking at the bottom of the house.

                                Again thanks, and I hope I can adjust it in time ;).

                                Dennis Spaans
                                Website: dscomics.nl
                                Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dscomicsnl/

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                                • Cjones
                                  Cjones last edited by 18 Jun 2017, 09:01

                                  0_1497775838316_Pirate shipTree house low rez.jpg

                                  Hey guys!
                                  So here is my entry. I was trying the best I can to think outside of the box. So here is a character I designed from back in grade school, Cpt. Weird Beard. I figured if he was to have a tree house, it may look a little something like this. I always like to draw night time images because I remember as a kid that bedtime was lame, haha. And always imagined nightfall being a whole new world and mysterious. There were a few things I wish I added, like a parrot frantically clutching onto weird beards shoulder as they zip down the slide. and maybe a kid fishing from the crows nest. Would love to hear feedback. thanks!

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                                  • Dennis Spaans
                                    Dennis Spaans @Will Terry last edited by Dennis Spaans 18 Jun 2017, 13:28 18 Jun 2017, 13:26

                                    @Will-Terry Hey Will, so I've been playing with your suggestions and came up with this. Am I going in the right direction, following your advice? Somehow the first looks a bit more peaceful, but I dont like the negative space in it, so the composition of this one is better. ALso, I like to see the house from the bottom, it looks indeed more logical (even though some perspective lines are still a bit off - which I'll fix ;)).

                                    Anyway, thanks a lot for the guidance/tips :).
                                    alt text

                                    Dennis Spaans
                                    Website: dscomics.nl
                                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dscomicsnl/

                                    Will Terry 1 Reply Last reply 18 Jun 2017, 15:53 Reply Quote 9
                                    • Will Terry
                                      Will Terry @Dennis Spaans last edited by 18 Jun 2017, 15:53

                                      @Dennis-Spaans WOW! so much better! 🙂

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                                      • Dennis Spaans
                                        Dennis Spaans @Will Terry last edited by 18 Jun 2017, 21:04

                                        @Will-Terry Thanks!! I actually altered it more, pushing the left side more to the back. Im not done yet of course with coloring, but I'm quite happy to close the day with this piece. But I don't want to flood this thread with my stuff, so i posted in my own thread if you're interested: WIP Treehouse on abandoned junkyard

                                        Dennis Spaans
                                        Website: dscomics.nl
                                        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dscomicsnl/

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                                        • Katrina Fowler
                                          Katrina Fowler last edited by 20 Jun 2017, 00:05

                                          Hey all. I've been MIA for long awhile. I'm on the brink of throwing in the towel on ALL things art. I canceled my Photoshop subscription. I moved my studio with the intention of just turning it into my 'office', I canceled my web domain and just have a free Wix site. I've spent the last 4 months searching for a 'real' job. Ya know 9-5 with benefits and PTO... but....I just keep being drawn back.

                                          Well this assignment spoke to me. I set some limits on how much time I would put into it. 4 hours Max including sketch design. Limited color palette and simple media. This little piece is ink and water color then digitally enhanced.

                                          0_1497917102816_TreeHouseSm_KatrinaFowler.jpg

                                          "Never give up! Never surrender!" ~Commander Peter Quincy Taggert

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                                          Kevin Longueil tombarrettillo aska MOO Leontine 12 Replies Last reply 1 Jul 2017, 12:21 Reply Quote 27
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