Made the Deadline with Time to Spare
Yippee! Managed to get the inking done on this monster piece after all! *HAPPY* I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make the deadline with the print-ready file. The deadline is 3 am my time tonight. It's 12:15 right now! Woot!
I thought my "Desert Rose" had a fair amount of details, but oh boy, this one sets the new standard, even for me. XD I guess I've been craving to do work like this after months of producing simple pieces to be released straight to digis. Sprites and mer-tots are fun in a different way, but it's "Rococo Cinderella" type of work that I can really put my personal stamp on. I love taking my time figuring out mind-boggling details (usually in a format a little too small), just to push myself and see it finished.
When I had the figure inked, I felt a little overwhelmed about the pumpkin carriage (I generally don't like drawing things like circles, straight lines, arches, etc.). This one required design details to be worked out before I could ink, so it was extra slow going, cleaning the lines as I inked.
I thought my "Desert Rose" had a fair amount of details, but oh boy, this one sets the new standard, even for me. XD I guess I've been craving to do work like this after months of producing simple pieces to be released straight to digis. Sprites and mer-tots are fun in a different way, but it's "Rococo Cinderella" type of work that I can really put my personal stamp on. I love taking my time figuring out mind-boggling details (usually in a format a little too small), just to push myself and see it finished.
When I had the figure inked, I felt a little overwhelmed about the pumpkin carriage (I generally don't like drawing things like circles, straight lines, arches, etc.). This one required design details to be worked out before I could ink, so it was extra slow going, cleaning the lines as I inked.
"Rococo Cinderella" WIP 1 |
As Jr. remarked, this is probably the most I've ever done of the background. I feel it's a bit of an overkill, but hey, the whole Rococo style is all about overkill. I like researching the period costumes of most any kind. But this era in particular is about as fun as Japan's Heian period. Excessively decorative garments among the highborn in both cultures. It's outrageous and impractical as he**, but that's what makes it FUN!
"Rococo Cinderella" line art for submission |
I have two volumes (not one, but two) of coloring books of my own in the works with Ellen. I hope she's about ready to finalize the selections for the above mentioned titles, so we can get ready to proceed. :D The deadline was extended several times, but each extension by progressively shorter duration. First extension was by 6 month, then 1 month, and then 2 weeks, and now 1 day. I hope I'm not the only one who procrastinated... ^^;
It would be so wonderful if the books can go into print well before this Christmas. *fingers crossed* Coloring books are fun and they do well in my shop. It'll also be so fun to color my artist friends' works when these compilation titles come out. :D
OH WOW!! I'm at a total loss for words Mitzi...I absolutely adore your "Rococo Cinderella" she's just simply breathtaking!!!
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Thank you so much, Lorraine! :D
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Mitzi xxx
Mitzi, she is AWESOME, i'm in love !
ReplyDeleteOne more amazing creation by a genius artist.
blessings Holly
Thank you, Holly. ^_^
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WOW this is absolutely stunning!
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Linda xxx
Thank you, Linda! :D xxx
DeleteThis is jaw-dropping gorgeous, Mitzi! I am so looking forward to another of your coloring books. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Aletha! xxx
DeleteMitzi she is Stunning,and so much beautiful detail, but you know I am one of your greatest fans now.. You have even inspired me to pick my own pencil up after many years..not any where as good as you.. But you create some of the most beautiful pieces of art ,makes me keep buying lol but I don't mind..just love love this..hugs Christine xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Christine! :) xxx
DeleteWow Mitzi what an amazing project you are so talented. Well done xx Jan
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! :D xxx
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