Citrus Yeti-ade



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A few steps in the yeti-ade illustration. I think I decided on this being my last yeti.

I was sticking with the yeti/fox subject while I played around with different methods for applying the mixed media. Does chalk go over paint? Under paint? What happens when paint goes over chalk? Over colored pencil? Stuff like that.



For this illustration, I’m fairly happy with the combination of the media but I’m not so satisfied with the application. I botched a lot of this job.



I’m also dissatisfied with the composition. Look at the left foot of the yeti. Where is it? I was rushing the drawing to get to the painting. Big mistake.

Yeti-ade

Making lemonade with a yeti can be messy work. Maybe this is the reason the yeti was hiding from the fox in the first place. Looks like the fox is pretty disgusted.



Sketch for this week’s Illustration Friday word, citrus.

Surprise



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Another in the yeti series.

Smaller Neighbors

Since last year, my artwork has become larger and larger. The last few pieces, like the water towers, had to painted on the floor. Wouldn’t fit on my art table.

Now that is all fine and good for fine art. Not so fine for illustration. So I'm reeling myself in.



This week's illustration for IF titled neighbor is going to be small. Look how much smaller it is than last week's yeti. I'm also working on illustration board. I'm also working on my art table. First time in a year. Imagine that.

Hiding Place, Part 2

Here's the illustration I'm posting for this week's Picture-Bookies Showcase theme, Hiding Place.



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It's a Bigfoot hiding from the fox from that famous children's book story, the Fox and the Yeti. I'm sure you are all familiar.