Misunderstood Monster (vote)

[Jon Anderson]

I like B best, too. The white line just adds a little confusion for me.

[braden H]

I think in this case option B works best, here.

They're both good, but I'd definitely go with the version without outlines.

Maybe softer outlines? Like on their own layer at 30% opacity using a nice green-ish colour?

[Judy Elizabeth Wilson]

I like B too. The slime is really fun. There should be more slime in kids books!

[carriecopadraws]

I think style A has potential to look like a 3D layered paper style and is worth exploring. It reminded me of these 3D Magic cards some people make with several cutout layers to give it depth:

Or Paper Mario! It could be a fun look.

[TessaW]

Wow Chip, I really love how this one turned out! The color palette, linework, and subtle texture are really appealing. I first viewed this on my phone and liked A initially, but after looking at it on my desktop, I'm leaning toward B. I am sort of wondering what it would look like with the dark splatters on A, but without the white outlines. Something about those splatters gives it a lot of energy and interest.

[Adrian K]

I vote for B, although I do like the splatters.

[burvantill]

I want to like A but I’m going to vote B.
This turned out really good.

[LauraA]

I like B too.

[lenwen]

They both great! but I prefer B

[Chip Valecek]

Thanks everyone! B seems to be the clear winner. I suppose the white outline worked well with my inktobers because it was just the character and not a full illustration. @TessaW and @Adrian-K here is a version with just the splatters.