Going to school with scales on my armsThe summer right before I entered fifth grade, I contracted a case of ringworm from our family dog. My arms were covered with really gross ring shaped scales that were red and blistery. The entire first week of school I wore long sleeves, even though it was still 80 degrees outside! This was, of course, one of the most horrifying and embarrassing events of my grade school life and a memory I will never forget. So, when I saw the word of the week was 'scale' over at IF, I had to try to capture my experience.
I was going for a look of horror and embarassment on her face...I'm working on trying to capture emotions better with my people. What do you think, does this work? What could I have done better? Any tips would be greatly appreciated from all you wonderful illustrators out there.
9 comments:
love love love your work!! so fresh and fun!
Love this! Enjoy reading your post too! I love the colors you use, great combinations!
I like this piece. Great color scheme, it seems to suggest a memory.
As for the expression, I would try moving the eyebrows, so they are more to the sides of the eyes, like this:
http://www.ryanloghry.com/images/test/angst.jpg
Agony, and angst, it's in the eyes.
Another idea that helps with drawing expressions is to get a small mirror that you can keep on your desk, or where ever you draw. Make a face, and draw it.
And keep up the great work.
If I would change one thing that might be the eyebrows... maybe they could be more frowning? Other then that I think it's perfect already! Love the colors and the background... You have a very fresh style! :)
Nice illustration! Love the "learn to write" lined paper in the background! Fun stuff.
Oog...I never had them, but expression looks right to me!
Oh this is a great illo. What a story... poor you :o(
I think the expression looks fine, she does look worried and scared at the same time. Your style is very clean and airy I like it the way it is.. Love all the images happening behind and the paper is a great touch :o)
This is great. So funny. I really like your style:)
Uhgh-- sorry, Nina, I read your text after I posted my comment. Not so funny for you, with the ring worm and following embarrasment.
I saw the illo, thought the school girl had grown dragon scales over night, and found that rather amusing... Lesson learned: read first-act later;)
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