| MOGUL MANIACS... | |
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This idea came about because I felt I needed an M that was more boy-oriented than the Ms available. Why snowboarding? I was concerned about filling all that M real estate, and all those changes in direction, and I thought the snowboards could be helpful. I had no real idea in mind when the thumbnail was scribbled down. |
| Sketchbook
drawing using the same full-sized letter outline I use for all Ms. As I mentioned, I didn't have an overall idea in mind. I just knew there would be multiple snowboarders in various snowboarding positions. The penquins? They're probably doing this year 'round, so they're naturals. |
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The final drawing...basically the same as the sketch since I had been using photos of penguins for reference from the beginning. The main difference is now the snowboards have graphic designs. |
| Here
the application of water-based
dyes serves as the underpainting for the colored pencils...the same
as every single letter I've ever done in color on white paper. I paid more attention to form this time, not just putting in a background. |
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| The colored pencil stage where most of the work is done. I was concerned about the medical condition of the unfortunate penguin in the lower left, so I added the "Thumbs Up" to show he's okay. | |
| An application of acrylic paint brings back the highlights, and some darks as well. |  |
| TECHNIQUE page | |
