Dec 19, 2009

Illustration Friday: Undone







"Cedric's music, caught by the wind, swept past the king's nose and across the castle courtyard. The best-laid plans of mice and men" thought Cedric bitterly, "go oft undone..." (From: How Cedric Lost his head and Other Stories) Please click for big!




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14 comments:

  1. SusanDecember 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Very cool Andrew! I love that there is always such a sense of magical atmosphere in all your work. The textures on the king's clothes is especially beatiful, well done!

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  2. Andrew FinnieDecember 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Thanks very much Susan, I was lucky with the choice, it is actually a pirate's out fit! The most fun was making his face fat and bored.

    Looking forward to your take on the subject!

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  3. ArtsnarkDecember 19, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Great piece. wonderful colors & action

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  4. Chan Wah ChenDecember 20, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Wow, fantastic graphics and mood. Love it.

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  5. AsjaDecember 20, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    wow! wonderful work!

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  6. spindelmakerDecember 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    How Cedric lost his head!? That can´t be good...
    but your illustration is great! Your warm hues makes it so special. Magical :-)

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  7. AnonymousDecember 20, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Wow, this is great! Looks very magical and love all the different textures and details.

    Thanks for your comment and advice. I don't think i can scan in different exposures, but will try playing around with the histogram.

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  8. studio loloDecember 20, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    wow, I just love the light in this!! Wonderful work!

    And I'm sure you'll get lots of pressies ;)

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  9. CyndiaDecember 20, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I like how you captured the mood by the colors and shadows that you used. I also like how it all blends together with the lighting and different textures. What program did you create this in? Looks like photoshop, just wondering. Well done.

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  10. Andrew FinnieDecember 22, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Thanks very much everyone for your kindness. "How Cedric lost his head" sounds like a good title for a book :)

    Cyndia: I am using a 3d program called Carrara, I also make my own meshes in anim8or, texture them in stitchwitch, blacksmith 3d paint, or uvpro. Then I bring them into photoshop elements and 'bash' them around a little :)

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  11. Laurel NeustadterDecember 23, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Very magical.

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  12. . justin segalDecember 23, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    awesome, Andrew! Love the king's expression especially — the whole piece has lots to explore and ponder, and it's full of action and power!

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  13. MrBibleHeadDecember 23, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Hey Andrew! You are amazing! No one has a style like you! Another fantastic work! Love your horse and princess as well over on MondayArtday. God bless and Merry Christmas!

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  14. Ces AdorioDecember 29, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Wow! I am in awe! This is fantastic. What incredible illustration. I hope you find a publisher soon. I am looking forward to seeing more.

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Hya! Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I appreciate your time and thoughts.

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