Illustration Friday – "Baby"
by Dot
1 June 2008
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a little different style for me.. but i like it. I may add on to it and do more later, but I like the simplicity. She’s sleeping like a baby… If you missed last week’s: Worry is here. And for more cute robots – the robot invitation and thank you cards are here.
Click through to see the whole thing, it’s cut off here..
Pencil drawing, colored in photoshop.
So, should I do more with her? Improve the shadowing and add a background?
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I like the muted tones to this piece… makes it melancholy in a way. I know you meant her to appear as if she were sleeping like a baby… but I interpreted it as if she were missing/longing for a baby. Especially having that small stuffed toy with her. Either way, it is a nice illustration.
I agree that the colors are wonderful. The shadows don’t bother me. If you do develop a hint of background that would add interest, especially if it has some unique or unexpected details.
I think this looks pretty nice over all. I wouldn’t really change anything. If your intent on adding a background, I think I’d keep it pretty simple; maybe just a texture instead of anything complex. The negative space in your image really adds a lot to it, in my opinion.
How funny…I agree with Lisa above…my first thought was she was longing for a baby! Maybe she’s expecting!
I like it just the way it is.
that’s a wonderful illustration! after a lot of sleepless nights working, i’d love to sleep like that
I always like a background, but I also think that is the time consuming part! I love your character, and the colors you used.
Nice illo. I agree with lisa m griffin’s comment. Hello from Athens.
Your intention is to show her sleeping peacefully so I think the quiet background helps to reinforce this idea. Very nice
This is so nice! I love the muted colors you used, really set the mood of the piece. Great job getting out of the comfort zone. I hope you do more like this, its very nice.
Nice! You asked for opinions: I second (or third or fourth?) what your first commenter, Lise M Griffin, says. Perhaps the muted colors suggest the feeling of longing or melancholy.
Wonderful take also on the theme, after a week of living with “WORRY”.
Well, I saw a grown up “BABY”, just longing to be back at that stage! That would be nice at times…
Nice and peaceful it is. Thank you…
i think this is just beautiful…love the style and the simplicity of the piece…in my opinion it needs nothing more
the colors are fine
Nice work!
how peaceful and lovely….
and I too agree with Lisa, that there is an essence of “missing” someone…perhaps a child.
Lovely!
It’s very cool, I also love the muted colors. And like the others, the first thing that came into my mind was loss, or missing baby, or wanting one.
I like both simple backgrounds and detailed. It really depends on your intention and how much energy you have, hee hee. I think this works as is. Perhaps you could imply a subtle hint of bed around her.
Great job, nice style.
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