Thursday, January 13, 2011

Concept Lines

I know that I said I'd be posting more, but like I said... I get distracted very easily sometimes =)
Holiday's been great, work has been okay and it was my first week getting into shift last week.
So I tried getting back in touch with my publisher to see if my pencils are still needed for the previous projects I took on, and they said yes.
I just thought I'd like to share some of the few lines I did for the passed couple of days for the project. It's a story about grandparents' relationships with their grandchildren. And they are still in the very rough phase, just to let the author see and get the feel of what's coming. If she likes it, then I will refine them and add colors. ^^
Thank you all for your comments and it's really great being back drawing again.
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20 comments:

  1. nanke's stuffJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I think the author will love them! They're sweet and evocative. It's nice to see some of your work again, but I fully understand how busy you are and how much your life has changed. hugs, nancy

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  2. Vicki HoldwickJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Alex,

    These are lovely, so real and sweet.

    So nice to "see" you again.

    xoxo

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  3. bettyfromtexasJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Hi, Alex! This work that you are doing is so exciting!! Filled with life and very expressive, I think these sketches are delightful! Good going!!!

    By the way I didn't thank you . . . glad you liked my pigeon sketch!

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  4. Cathy HoltomJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Great to see you drawing again, these will be lovely. Glad you are well even though life has become more busy. X

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  5. ShirleyJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I love the drawings! But can't help you at all with your questions. But I'm sure that there are others in this group that can.

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  6. Patsy Taylor-CrawJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    What a great capture of emotions. I am sure that the author will be delighted with these - I would be.
    Glad you are back - I have been gone for awhile myself with all the busy holidays and life.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Welcome back! Lovely work as always.

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  8. Mari Brown and ColourblobJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I really like your drawing style, with only few lines you can create so much feeling and emotion in them. Great work Alex & good luck with the publisher.

    Good to see you back drawing again, and glad to see that you had a good holiday.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Alex, It's great to see a couple of your concept drawings; wonderful! Congrats on the work!

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  10. Samarjit RoyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    such a lovely family!

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  11. JaneneJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    These are lovely and expressive, Alex! Good to hear from you.

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  12. Florence's ArtJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    These are great, you definitely got the concept across. Glad to have you back.

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  13. The Art of Phil DavisJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    These are super, I am so envious of artists who can do portraits/faces, after years of trying I am still useless. Phil

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  14. LynnJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Those are great, Alex. I'm glad you're drawing again. Good luck with the project.

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  15. Dan KentJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    These are excellent drawings! I am sure they will love them. Exciting project, and I like how this one is more cartoon-realistic rather than anime'. Shows your potential breadth as an illustrator.

    So now I have questions: (1) I have two books on the subject of illustrating children's books, both purchased years ago - I assume from your comments that you just color it like you always would? Or is there still attention to a printing process/color separation and all that? (2) Do the publishers ask that the drawings be done to scale for the size page the book will be printed on?

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  16. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    They look great, Alex! I have no idea how 'professionals' handle it, but this looks like a good start to me!

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  17. ANAIS G. BURGOSJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Alex those are absolutely lovely.
    We missed you! Welcome back ^^

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  18. kazumiwannabeJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    They look great already! Glad that you're working for a publisher, your ilustrations need to be published and seen widely!

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  19. Lucia B.January 21, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I particularly like the first one for the very good study of the composition!

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  20. MaxineFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    These are sweet. Great detailing!

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