This sketch represents a couple of things that these days I rarely – if ever – do. One, I didn't colour it. Two, it wasn't for any Illustration Friday theme and doesn't have any larger creative connection. Three, I rejected the urge to dress it up in effect (in moderation or otherwise). So, in its little way, I hope it can help push me towards being less compelled by site hits or comments, and being a touch more "sketchy" and directed towards personal gain and joy.
This illo doesn't get off scot-free though. There was a second bird to the left that I wound up not enjoying near as much as this fellow, so I erased it. And a third one didn't even make it past the pencil stage.
This is an Atlantic puffin.
6 comments:
great work jeope… and I am sure you made the right decision… this puffin is so strong on its own… simplicity rules!
I think he would look quite nice with a couple of off register color fields, ala screen print style. He looks good sans color too, though.
Tracy, now I ... want to do this ... so badly ... must ... restrain ...
Ah hell. Mebbe someday soon.
And thanks Michael!
I like him just the way he is. Puffin Au Naturale.
Hits matter more in Hockey than art, I think. And even Sean Avery is having to slow down a bit.
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