Also worth noting, often when I’ve spent hours of frustration trying to make my colors work, I realize that color is not actually my problem. It’s value. So if you haven’t, you might also try going back and making sure that you have your values worked out (maybe in the form of a grisaille) before you start trying to lay colors in.

Color is often where I get hung up too. I sort of think that’s why I have SOOOOO many unpainted drawings. Something that helps me when I’m stuck is to go through “Art of” books and look for color schemes that could work for what I’m painting. Sometimes that’s enough to get me started and often the final colors end up being much different from the color inspiration, but you might give that a try and see where it takes you. Don’t give up! I think it’s hard for most people.

So cool! I love seeing your thumbnails and process. So glad it’s a tradition!

@inkandspatter thank you! I’m calling it done for now because I have other things I have to work on, but I will keep this in mind and maybe revise it a bit later. I appreciate your comments!

@aaron-pierce thank you!

@aleksey this came out awesome! Your gnomes are hilarious. Really nice. Great job!

@k-flagg this is fantastic! What a great “moment before” idea.

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@kristin-wauson woah! This is amazing! I certainly love your lighting and your soft colors. Everthing works so well. Your mouse looks so regal i love it! Great job!

@aaron-pierce aw thank you so much! I appreciate that.

Awesome! I love Jessica Abel. I have taken a couple of her mini courses. I think the free course called the creative compass is the one she developed to promote this book. I really enjoyed it.

@nyrrylcadiz thanks so much!

@Chip-Valecek Phew! I was worried for a second. Glad I didn’t screw it up.