FEBRUARY CONTEST: NIGHTFALL

[Heather Boyd]

This was done in carbon paper transfer, watercolour and pencil (and only digital to adjust colour/contrast issue because my image was larger than my scanner, so it didn't scan exactly). I have become so accustomed to digital in being able to zoom in and add detail that I was unprepared to design this way, however thanks to @demotlj and @burvantill who so kindly helped me out, I was able to adjust things at the end. I still have lots of improving to go.

This work was inspired by the thought that only from earth's perspective do stars fall across the heavens. Also I wanted to tell a story about this adventurer kid who imagines steering his sights to the greater unknown.

[Lobalyss]

I had push myself, I'm really happy to say that finally I've finished my illustration!

[ngrass]

Hey everybody, this is my first submission of an illustration...ever, I'm super excited, open to your recommendations/comments and happy to see everybody's work!

Nathaly Grass ; Forum Name: ngrass ; Intagram: @little_color_label

Nightfall comes with night conjures and magic

[JoshSchouwstra]

Painting the stars each nightfall is a long job, but enjoyable!

[Mandy Forte]

So I was watching last month’s crit while working on my submission for this month when I realized I was doing another standard point of view. So I started over and came up with this piece which was quite challenging for me. But I am happy with how it turned out.

[NatLundeen]

When you're afraid of the dark...

[Daniel Grissom]

This is my first illustration submission. It's a bit of a different style from most of the work on here, but I love this community, the podcasts, the courses, feedback, etc, so I thought I'd start entering the monthly contests. I considered adding color but decided to keep it in black and white. It was done originally in pen and ink, traditionally, then I scanned it and added a few digital revisions.

It's about the things we try to protect our kids from, their imaginings at night, sure, but more powerfully, the hurt of the world. As a foster parent, this is something I experience a lot-- trying to shield these little ones from further trauma.

[NatLundeen]

@eriberart Ooh, love this Erin!

[Ma Thilde]

Hello everybody,
here is my nightfall drawing for the february contest! For this one I chose to use watercolor! Hope you’ll like it!

[eriberart]

@NatLundeen Thank you!

[NatLundeen]

@Lobalyss Ooh, lovely mood!

[Heather Boyd]

@Ma-Thilde you have a nice touch on watercolour.

[Lobalyss]

@NatLundeen Thank you

[khang_ta]

@Lee-White Here is my submission for the February Contest: Nightfall. It's my first time participating in a contest like this. Thank you so much for giving me a good reason to push myself to create better and meaningful art!

My full name is: Khang Vinh Ta
My username in this forum is: khang_ta
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khang_ta_art/

[Laurel Aylesworth]

Here's mine.

[Lisa Pickard]

Here's my first ever entry - created with watercolour and oil pastels. My image is part of a story about a boy who has gone to bed poorly. Illustration is not something I'm used to doing so it will be a learning curve for me - looking forward to getting out of my comfort zone though and trying all the classes and joining in the forum.

[rachelpenman]

Heres my entry for NIGHTFALL!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rachelpenmanartist
Instagram: instagram.com/rpenman1

[marine]

Hi guys!
Here's my entry. I thought it would be a good opportunity to practice with traditional tools...

[jenithornhill]

@Rachel-Horne
Thank You!

[alicia]

I got started a bit late this month so I opted to go with a simple design. Hope you guys like it! I intended to paint a city, but for some reason, the countryside always comes out!