Mostly it was pretty darn exciting to get the books and see my stuff but at the same time there's that part of me that hates the whole thing. I mean, there are my illustrations in a book. I did my best on them at the time but now I can see so much that I could have improved. Ulgh! (isn't just how it goes) In fact I feel like I'm being a little risky sharing these pictures because of that part of me that hates them. (I mean, really I hate them.) But there is also a side of me that really likes them the compositions are fun and, heck, they are in a book, a real book. So...I guess that side of me wins.
That's exciting! I can't say it enough . . . I love you style!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about feeling frustrated by old work, but then again, I figure it's a good sign when you know you can do better. At least your not blind to your shortcomings.
Thanks, and Yeah, I agree. I'm glad I know I can do better otherwise what would be the point of doing it over and over.
ReplyDeleteManelle, I totally, TOTALLY understand what you're saying. I've published how many books now, and I only want people to look at a couple of them if they really want to see books that I've done. On the other hand, congrats on getting your first book, and I think these look just great! The textures and compositions are wonderful. Yes, it is always good to know we can do better!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats! I really like these (even though you don't :). I love the way you make those textures with cross-hatching. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful beautiful work! I really love love love the shades of grey. Awesome work! You should be proud!
ReplyDeleteThese look great Manelle! and I know what you mean. Something that I always say about my own work is "it looks like something I did." Sometimes I leave it and it looks better, then a few hours latter... yuk! It's just in our heads as artists, I think
ReplyDeleteThe line work in these illustrations is gorgeous! is this graphite?
Yeah it's graphite. I was in a hurry on these so I put in some of the value with photoshop first, printed it out, and then added the texture.
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