Copy covers for practice
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@Jeremy-Ross I love your character! he is even better than the original one!
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Hi @neschof, thank you so much for your feedback. In response to your question, I feel like I learn something from each piece. I'm trying to find standout pieces that will challenge my abilities. I know it sounds weird, but I feel like I'm getting a 1-on-1 lesson from these amazing illustrators. After I'm finished with each piece, I feel a sense of accomplishment, and sometimes think about sharing my "fan-art" master copy with the original illustrator just for fun and to say thank you... That might come across weird, so I'll just share with you guys in the forum and my family (smile).
I've heard about artists doing master copies in college and in MFA programs as part of the learning curriculum; however, I never studied art until now (wink-svs) - so figured I would try to add specificity by copying children's book covers since that's the field I'm interested in.
Regarding difficulty, Dude by Dan Santat was the hardest! But then again, I challenged myself to do the entire thing in 1 layer, so that likely increased the difficulty scale 10-fold.
Regarding style, well - I am not really thinking about this too much. I hear it will come with time, but until then, I am enjoying exploring different styles and challenging myself.
Until next time...
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Hi @Nyrryl-Cadiz, thank you! I'm trying to get as close to possible without precision. I'm not using the color picker, so these copies help me understand how different artists are using color and line work.
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@Jeremy-Ross your Sophie mouse cover was one layer too since it was not digital
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This is a great idea. I'm adding it to my "to do" list.
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Thanks @Pamela-Fraley! I’m learning a lot, and I think I’m getting better with my personal pieces in the monthly contests. Can’t wait to see your master copies!
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@Jeremy-Ross Brilliant, great exercise!
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Hi all,
As a Mexican American, my family celebrates Day of the Dead in honor of our lost loved ones. I painted the cover of The Art of Coco as a master copy since I absolutely love the movie and the art.
I did this master copy last night. I didn’t copy the cover exactly, but just stayed very loose. This was done in procreate with no after effect filters.
I’m proud of this study.
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@Jeremy-Ross These are really good!!
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Thank you @Kevin-Longueil! I suppose this is the closest thing to asking the artist directly, “How did you make this?”
Here’s another from the amazing Cori Doerrfeld, author/illustrator of The Rabbit Listened. Such a powerful book with underlying message of coping with loss. My daughter has a lionhead rabbit as a pet and she definitely brings her comfort.
Original on top.
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Wow really great Jeremy!
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Thanks @Asyas_illos! Now the real challenge, making my own pieces this good!
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@Jeremy-Ross Hi. This looks close, overall colour seems just off. Not sure how you;d alter it but, one easy fix I think you missed is in the yellow flowers in the bottom left have inside lines (Lee White's) and yours are just solid. If you'd like me to see if I can spot others let me know. You did a good job!
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Thank you @Heather-Boyd! I think I got to the point feeling like “enough, finished not perfect!” Lee’s a master!