Dog, Dog, Goose!

Katrina Fowler · 19 Feb 2016, 21:40

I like the feel of the 2nd comp. Also I agree with bobby the 'owner' of the dogs and goose is a bit small in proportion. Love your ideas and style!

Carrie · 19 Feb 2016, 22:52

I really like the first one. I think the crowded feel makes it seem like a busy place. If that's what your intention was, then you achieved it.

Christina Brown · 19 Feb 2016, 23:15

Hey guys! So here's where I've landed in the personally happy area. I had to go with my gut and only make a few changes. I changed the legs, and the size of the frontal characters as opposed to the background ones. Thanks for the input! Here's my sketch now. I'll post color soon!

Carrie · 20 Feb 2016, 18:02

I hope you don't think I'm a big weirdo, but I saw this video on Facebook and instantly thought of your drawing! Hope you can see it...https://www.facebook.com/HSUSFarmAnimals/videos/1154936394551292/?fref=nf

Christina Brown · 24 Feb 2016, 17:40

@Carrie Not at all! It's so cute! thanks for sharing!

Christina Brown · 24 Feb 2016, 17:48

Just wanted to catch you guys up on where I am. Here it is with some color. I'd say I'm about half way through. Saving the goose for last since he's the most important. Feel free to lend your advice, but keep in mind that this is still a WIP.
My plans:

-The terrier is a little too heavy in texture, planning to smooth him out a bit.
-Need to work on all the hands you see.
-Goose needs a paint-over
-Barista need to be more defined.
-etc., etc, etc, lol

Thanks so much to Will Terry for the quick Skype lesson on brushes. I'm really enjoying the results after making those adjustments to my brush shape and adjusting the flow. You helped me break through to see the light! haha! Thank you SO much!

Carrie · 24 Feb 2016, 18:26

This is really fantastic. You should be proud!

lmrush · 24 Feb 2016, 18:39

Just love this well done!!!!

sergio · 24 Feb 2016, 18:44

@Christina-Taylor-Brown

Loved the color scheme. I'll be paying attention to the etc., etc, etc. and other improvements.

bharris · 25 Feb 2016, 19:26

Beautiful colors so far, can't wait to see more!

NoWayMe · 25 Feb 2016, 23:30

I love this!!!

The only critique I can find is that the terrier looks like is about to fall off his chair... It's like he leaning back to try to find his balance or something. I think just fixing the perspective on the chair a little would fix that!

Other than that, great work! I love the color palette.

Would you mind sharing Will Terry's tips ? I struggle with brushes too...

Can't wait to see the final version of this one!

Christina Brown · 27 Feb 2016, 05:25

Thanks everyone! I feel like I'm done. I'm happy with it, and could end here, but if you'd like to give me your thoughts, go right ahead! Thank you again for your encouragement!

Christina Brown · 27 Feb 2016, 05:28

@NoWayMe of course! It finally clicked for me after Will showed me how to change the shape of the brush, and to work in small "dabs" (if you will) gradually building up to the lights. Try fiddling with the shape of your brushes, and you'll see what I'm talking about!

Carrie · 27 Feb 2016, 14:38

I love it!

bharris · 27 Feb 2016, 15:32

I love it too! Only concern I have is the counter color looses the dogs, but of course that makes the goose stand out too.

Sarah LuAnn · 27 Feb 2016, 16:00

The horizontal line across the seat of the guy's pants is really distracting to me, it draws my attention much more than I'd like ;-). Other than that, I really like this, nicely done!