Frogboy and the WitchI fail to see a good ending to this unusual and uncomfortable situation!!
This Illustration Friday topic was a little challenging for me. I sketched and sketched and sketched some more... but was never happy with anything.
After ransacking my old portfolio, I came across the picture of the little frog boy, which I had drawn nine years ago. I had never given him a background to tell his story and that always bothered me. I knew that his expression told of a very grave situation which would be the perfect thing for the topic of 'Fail', and I was more than willing to be inspired to complete this painting. The ominous forest and the foul looking witch with her bubbling cauldron was just what the little frog boy illustration needed.
It took me a few tries until I was happy, but here is completed picture. This illustration is made with colored pencil on acrylic painted vintage text and sheet music collaged onto bristol board. It measures 11 x 14.
Beautiful, as usual! I love the title - I think it fits his expression perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWow, these is so much detail! Keep up the good work. I think you are definitely growing as an artist.
ReplyDeleteI just Love this little green boy, and I bet he gets away!
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There is a story brewing to go with this one!!
ReplyDeleteExtremely beautiful. He's a handsome boy.
ReplyDeletegreat illustration! and i like the story behind it too
ReplyDeleteGreat work, very nice characters and frame.
ReplyDeletehey i like your illo too!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteI like that you used the music sheet and vintage text collage as a base. It gives the illo nice texture.
You have great whimsical style! Love your Etsy store too!
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This is pure talent! I'm speechless! You are going to be famous! Haha! I'm not kidding...your work is amazing!!!!
ReplyDeletelol, the frog is cute!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did..love the coloring..just great.
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful!! I bet it looks just lovely up on illustration friday!
ReplyDeleteOh no, poor frog boy!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic :)
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