The seven dwarfs would probably make great neighbor's but they are not featured in this picture.
I got inspired to do this drawing because I Jenn's version of Snow White the other day. It got me in the mood to do snow white. Have a look at her's here.
It is beautifully painted.
Obviously mine is not like her's which is good because then what would be the point. I mean really snow white has been done tons of times, and will be done again, so why make it the same right?
Any critiques would be great to hear. I wanted it to be mostly monochromatic so the apple would stand out. At first I toyed with the idea of just having value and the only color red but then I decided to go with green. My sister says there it too much green, so I don't know (she is only 8 but I still think her opinion is probably valid). I also wanted to show Snow White's big dilemma so we got the queen and the apple. Maybe I should make the Mirror stand out more. What do you guys think?
(p.s. really this has nothing to do with the IF theme but I can never get them done in time. this would have been much better for remember. Oh well, you can look at it anyway.)
You did a grand job for neighbour.
ReplyDeleteThe apple does stand out.
manelle this is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't change a thing!
Just beautiful! I love the slight blush on her cheeks.
ReplyDeleteI have to repeat, this is a beautiful illo. She's lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful! I would love to see the whole story illustrated in this style. Love the colors and the textures. I'd buy this book!
ReplyDeleteThis illo it's just amazing!!! Totally cute!!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't change a thing either. This is amazing just as it is.
ReplyDeleteHey Manelle,
ReplyDeleteWow, I think this is one of the best pieces you've done! I love how it's stylized and I love the strokes you make. I think the amount of green is good, I don't think it's too much.To critique it I would say that the witches reflected face doesn't seem to match with the other face, I would change the angle of it a little and the eyebrow on the right side is up to high for the opposite witch.(Put someone in front of a mirror with the same pose and see what the reflection looks like) I think also with the reflection of the dress the colors should be more subdued and not as contrasty as the actual dress so that you can see the actual queen a little more. Then it will look like Snow white and the queen instead of snow white the queen and her twin sister. And maybe if I were you i'd add a hint of gold or brown with a little red into the frame of the mirror, that will help pull in the color of the apple into other parts of the picture.(but just a little) Looks Awesome!!!
I love her hair, her hands, everything. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteThe apple does really stand out but I think that you did well to bring her out too. Her hair is incredible. Beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments guys. Jenn thanks for telling me how it is. I will try some of your suggestions if can. Prismacolor is a really unforgiving medium. I little more color here and there would probably help it out.
ReplyDeleteOh wow This is Beatiful :D
ReplyDeleteColor, lines and expression!
Really well made!
Ciao
Ps: they are looking for illustrators, have a look if you are interested.
http://www.tentotwochildrensbooks.com/submissions.html
Btw it was me Manuela from http://manuelap.livejournal.com/
ReplyDeleteciao
still, Beautiful !
I love it! Great illo., just the right amount of green. The textures are fabulous and I like how graceful her hair and physic are. The monochromatic scheme to show off the apple was a good move.
ReplyDeleteThis was beautifully done!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my, this is the most beautiful work ive seen on here today...wonderful.
ReplyDeletethis is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteExquisite work. Muting the colour of the reflection might help differentiate it a little, though I have to say I kinda like the disparate view of the queen in the reflection - its like an image of her dark soul and embodiment of her witchiness.
ReplyDeletenice work - I especially like the hair
ReplyDeletevery beautiful drawing!
ReplyDeleteKen :D
This is super!
ReplyDeleteI love your work! I wish I had this to put on my wall. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis illustration adds a dimension to the classic story--something in the face of Snow White, a little sad, as if she is considering a question while looking at the apple (perhaps it represents something?) Wonderful! Thank you.
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