Illustration WIP

Durrell Odom

@MirkaH I agree with your take Obama. He's the one I'm having the most difficulty with so far. I have Mandela more or less enjoying the atmosphere. Thanks for your input.

theprairiefox

@Durrell-Odom cool idea to have all of these men in the same room, I like it.

I was looking at Obama too and I think you might be having a problem with layering and perspective. He looks smaller than King but is in front of him which is messing with the perspective a bit. I think maybe if you broadened his shoulders so that his silhouette read as closer it would work better. Just a thought. Or maybe if you pushed King's hand holding the bible back it might help? Not sure. Just a thought.

Eli

WOW this is great. You've really captured likenesses and character so brilliantly here. I don't have anything to add, critique-wise, but please continue to post your progress! Such a cool piece

Durrell Odom

@Eli thanks. It's been a while but here's a WIP.

theprairiefox

@Durrell-Odom

I like the change to Malcom's shirt and positioning. I think that really brought the piece back together. Everyone feels in proportion now. The only thing I would say about him though is his book looks really big!

The color on the chalkboard is really working well too.

Nice to see some progress.

TessaW

Cool concept. Are you looking for critique at this point?

I'm loving Mandela sitting there grinning.

Durrell Odom

@theprairiefox thanks. Malcolm X part was bothering me a lot until I shot some new reference.

Durrell Odom

@TessaW thanks. A critique would be helpful rn, but I'm going for that Chris Van Allsburg's Polar Express look. Not looking forward to adding more details as I go along.

Durrell Odom

Finally done. Please let me know what you think.

theprairiefox

@Durrell-Odom looks very good. Nice to see it finished.

I love your stuff can’t wait to see more.

Durrell Odom

@theprairiefox thank you and appreciate you following this project for a while.

KathrynAdebayo

It’s really clear who everyone is. This turned out so awesome. Also a fan of your work here! Thanks for posting for all to see.