tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post5855852998207488205..comments2009-12-13T10:11:43.850-08:00Comments on Wibbly Wobbly Woods: Raining Cats on DogsVanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-52699474758795141962009-06-24T12:46:45.930-07:002009-06-24T12:46:45.930-07:00It's a really funny post. I really enjoyed you...It's a really funny post. I really enjoyed your line work, and balanced composition. Welcome to the wood Dr. Longbody! <br />~ScribblesLoredan Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387244397160618157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-39427365432258802322009-06-23T23:01:08.193-07:002009-06-23T23:01:08.193-07:00I'm still experimenting. It's the way I...I'm still experimenting. It's the way I've been working recently. I interned with Brett Helquist (Series of Unfortunate Events) and he showed me how he works. He does an acrylic base to get the values and colors right, puts a matte medium on it to seal the acrylics and then highlights and finesses with oils on top. I liked the way that he did it and I used that approach for awhile... but being that I'm currently pregnant I had to find a more non-toxic way to work.<br /><br />We'll see if I stay with it or not. I think I like the direction I'm going in for now (media-wise).Meridth McKean Gimbelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475089721370383445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-58350319120412683282009-06-23T21:08:27.583-07:002009-06-23T21:08:27.583-07:00thanks. I thought it was watercolor but I wasn'...thanks. I thought it was watercolor but I wasn't sure. That is quite the system, is this usually the way you work?Lacy Snarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812362315289853120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-89279825340901422562009-06-23T11:38:50.711-07:002009-06-23T11:38:50.711-07:00Brace yourself, Lacy for some babbling...
I star...Brace yourself, Lacy for some babbling... <br /><br />I start out doing a complete watercolor. Then I ink outlines on the piece with a thin waterproof Micron pen. Then I scan it and add some transparent digital layers of color. (This is because I like the texture of watercolor, but sometimes I want the color to have a little more punch.) Then I print it out and outline again with a Faber-Castell Brush pen. (They're great because they act like a brush with the push and pull of the pen... to make the thick and thin lines... and they never run out of juice.)<br /><br />(Did that make sense?)Meridth McKean Gimbelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475089721370383445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-17525140407945361762009-06-23T10:48:29.950-07:002009-06-23T10:48:29.950-07:00I was wondering what medium you usedI was wondering what medium you usedLacy Snarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812362315289853120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-9854132452209073142009-06-22T09:26:12.823-07:002009-06-22T09:26:12.823-07:00Thanks ladies and gents... and canines of course ;...Thanks ladies and gents... and canines of course ;)Meridth McKean Gimbelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475089721370383445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-51199403768559549722009-06-22T09:12:11.403-07:002009-06-22T09:12:11.403-07:00Oh by the way, Walter extends his greetings and sa...Oh by the way, Walter extends his greetings and says it is wonderful that there is another dog in the neighborhoodLacy Snarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812362315289853120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-217150731283850772009-06-22T09:10:13.705-07:002009-06-22T09:10:13.705-07:00I love the composition and I think the little red ...I love the composition and I think the little red umbrella really makes the whole picture work.Lacy Snarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812362315289853120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-78511010007694729952009-06-22T08:40:38.435-07:002009-06-22T08:40:38.435-07:00Meridth, I keep coming back to Dr. Longbody. I ju...Meridth, I keep coming back to Dr. Longbody. I just think he is such a fantastic character. Not only is this piece hysterically funny, but brilliantly executed. I love the raining cats!<br /><br />You Rock for Real!Cheryl Lynn Pastor Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193264324762302507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-89439892981928894392009-06-22T04:36:14.128-07:002009-06-22T04:36:14.128-07:00This is off the chain crazy and fun!!! I love it!!...This is off the chain crazy and fun!!! I love it!! How fantastic and funny!! HILARIOUSLY FUN!!! Great job. V.Vanessa Brantley Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-41731730046317471562009-06-21T20:49:49.442-07:002009-06-21T20:49:49.442-07:00Hee hee...That ought to be one strong umbrella! R...Hee hee...That ought to be one strong umbrella! Raining cats...Yikes! I might get knocked out of my tree if I'm not careful!<br />Sir DanteDebra Keircehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391213568280558242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-25887738072615828952009-06-21T19:45:01.142-07:002009-06-21T19:45:01.142-07:00This is so funny. I love the rainy cats.This is so funny. I love the rainy cats.Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11807876444563019161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-88637573301299156612009-06-21T17:24:21.535-07:002009-06-21T17:24:21.535-07:00I can certainly understand Dr. Longbody's dile...I can certainly understand Dr. Longbody's dilemma. Those cats have claws and his umbrella is quite small. I hope he gets his wish and the weather changes soon.Cheryl Lynn Pastor Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193264324762302507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804089995886015434.post-45578915999561661702009-06-21T15:09:10.853-07:002009-06-21T15:09:10.853-07:00ps. Sorry it took me years and years to post. (Typ...ps. Sorry it took me years and years to post. (Typical) I'll do my best to keep up... :)Meridth McKean Gimbelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475089721370383445noreply@blogger.com