Saturday, June 21, 2008

Illustration Friday - Hoard



I really enjoyed this week's topic. A crow was the first thing to come to my mind. I love watching them in the backyard- they are so smart and cautious. We throw them peanuts and watch them fight it out with the Blue Jays...

For this image I scanned in a sketch and then colored it in Photoshop. I used an old collage for the background and I was trying to give it the feeling of twilight.

13 comments:

Karen Mowrey said...

I love this! Crows really are intersting to say the least. Great job on the topic and on the digital art. I have yet to really attempt digital art.

janie said...

beautifull, love the blues, you did capture twilight and I love the music score in the background really adds to the magic.

C said...

Once again you've tackled a tricky topic with a wonderful illustration! I always think that hoard has a negative association but you've managed to turn it into something magical. I love your image!

Mônica said...

A crow hoarding stars, that's a lovely image! You did a great job with the colors, the light in the back is wonderful as are the musical notes in the background.

Miguel said...

great idea, just great !!

Alina Chau said...

what a enchanting take !

Sara Morante said...

very poetic... a crow stealing stars... Really nice way to treat the concept. I like it a lot.

Miada said...

I thought it was pastel at first. It has this nice dreamlike feeling.

Kat Hannah said...

Wonderful illustration, love the colors, background, and the flow of your lines.

rachael said...

the feeling of twilight really comes across beautiful, and i love how the stars look illuminated...lovely illustration!

Rekoj said...

It totally has the feel of twilight - you did a great job on the colors and the lighting. What a magical piece!

mitchowl said...

I love your illo! Truly magic.

hatchling said...

I am inspired... I think this may be the begining of the next great children's tale. It is lovely and poetic. Thanks for sharingit.