)Sorry for the delay this month guys! We have been swamped with getting the new curriculum ready and some travel was mixed in as well with the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show in New York.
So overall I really enjoyed the work you guys did. I could see a little more struggle in the media but that is ok. Ink takes a while to really get a handle on and it's worth it in the end. Not getting to do an "undo" command teaches some very valuable things. Committing to a stroke or a wash takes guts! I've had so many happy accidents when doing that (as well as crappy moments where I ruined the piece!).
Before I get too far into this post, I have some general housekeeping things to mention. You HAVE to include your name (both real and forum name) ON YOUR PIECE. It's too much admin for me to try and track you down if your name isn't on it. Plus, people want to know who you are! There were a few I wanted to include in the honorable mentions, but no name on the piece means I skip it! It's a tough policy, but your name should be on everything!
So let's get to it! Here's the winners and the Honorable mentions:
Winner: Tom Shannon
Tom's piece is so elegant and simple and hit just the right note. I love the ink lines that make up the tones and think the overall piece is just brilliant!
**Runner up: Jen Sweeney
What a beautiful and unexpected piece. Expert handling of the media and a very funny and creative solution.
Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):
Darian Pereira (@Darian) This one almost made it to the top pick. I really love it and think the concept and execution on this are amazing.
Gnolo : Really cool piece. Has a little Jake Parker in it which is always a good thing! Great work Gnolo!
I can't read the name on this one. Help me out if you know the name.
This one has a Miyazaki feel to it and I want to know more about this story!
Jason Mcintosh Really clever concept and a confident approach to the media. Love it!
Thanks to everyone who entered! This next month is Slowvember which is all about slowing down and doing ONE GREAT PIECE. Any subject, Any media, Any style. The goal here is just a full on portfolio caliber attempt. If you have never slowed down and really spent time on a piece, now is your chance. Too often artists use the "it's pretty good, but it was just a quick piece" mentality. Sometimes you gotta step up and do the absolute best you can. It's harder than you might think. Many times we use the "quick" mentality as a way of getting out of really working hard on a piece. So switch gears out of the speed of Inktober and let's make some fantastic art! I'll be posting the finished thread soon to post your work into.
Thanks guys!
-Lee