* Click for larger *Here's the latest for Illustration Friday. The prompt was "Cake."
One of the most beautiful things I've seen is a mother baking with her son.
I didn't have a lot of time for this one, but I wanted to convey that feeling. The warm light coming in, the closeness of mother and child, and just the happiness of the moment that would become a memory they both cherish.
Oh, and, yes, I realize that poor diaper-clad boy is dangerously high up. That was for the sake of composition. And, hey, momma's got a hold of him. Never safer than that. ;o)
Thanks for stoppin' by. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
~Ray
You have conveyed the feeling of warmth beautifully!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet moment.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
nicely done.
ReplyDeletelovely message, and nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI love your style, very sophisticated.
ReplyDeletethe light is amazing in this!
ReplyDeletewhat a nice scene - the art techique is great, but you put there a warm feeling also
ReplyDeletevery good
really nice image - despite the flagrant disregard for Health and Safety protocol (if he goes off-balance, she'll have to grab him by the neck)
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone! I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you like it. I've played around with this style for years, but really gave it a shot with the Lord of the Rings sketch cards I did. Now, it's one of my favorite styles to work in. You'll surely see more like this.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!!
~Ray
Ray,
ReplyDeleteI dig the drawing. Is it a combo of a pencil drawing or did you do it all digitally? If so what software do you use? Forgive me for not poking around on your site to find out your process.....
- Aaon
Thanks! Yeah, this is all digital, which is how I work most of the time. I use Photoshop 7. There's a larger dry media brush in there that i size down to 6 pixels or so to use as a "pencil," because it kidna has that effect. Then colors were done with the same brush at a larger setting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking it out, man. Glad you like it!
~Ray
You really accomplished what you set out to convey. You did a wonderful job with the light, great attention to the total composition of the picture and you did a great job with the facial expressions.
ReplyDeleteThis really has such a warm and loving feeling! It has the feeling of a wonderful moment remembered...colored in the warmth of sun and happiness. Beautiful work:>
ReplyDeletegorgeous work.
ReplyDeletei wonder how you got such a crisp thumbnail! i'm envious :)
Thank you for the kind words!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, Erika, I use the Sharpen Filter in Photoshop for the thumbnails. Sometimes it looks good, sometimes it makes it weird. Just depends on the art. Give it a try.
Thanks fer looin'!
~Ray
you have such good work here. i'm jealous. :P
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totally beautiful and fun, just like the event.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting post .
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