Mousy Cheeb Process

in art •  5 years ago  (edited)

Hello everyone, today I'll be showing my process for a cheeb Penelope here with her Ladybug friend.

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I always start with a quick pencil sketch to work out kinks and to work out changes if need be. It will always look a bit rough as you'll see how I changed the ladybug's looks later in the inking stage.
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Next, I go onto inking the penciling, trying to be careful how I make my lines.

As a tip, it is always good to have a photocopy of your drawing before you start inking just so that way you won't get nervous like me when I ink
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I let the inks dry for thirty minutes before I start putting in the colors.

Though letting your inks dry overnight is suggested if you want clean lineart with no smudges

Generally, when I begin coloring, I start with the hair and skin before I start doing the clothes. It's easier to do this first so that you can get an idea of what colors you want your illustration character to wear. IMG_20200212_005416392.jpg

Now I move onto doing her cute polka dot dress. I thought it would be cute to have her matching the ladybug after testing out colors on a little piece of scrap paper here. IMG_20200215_024607168.jpg

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I add a little extra background to make them pop and this is the end result.
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Supplies
Master's Touch Markers 7 and 9.
Copic Markers E93 and BV02.
Ohulu Brushtip Markers R8.
Artkills Markers Black and Red.
TouchNew 133.
Sharpie fine liner.
HB 2 pencil.
Card stock paper.
Permanent aqua green marker.
Staedtler Eraser.
White gelly roll pen.

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