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From the Artist: This project was a challenge in that we had to get two paintings to come out relatively well. It was a lot of fun to let my imagination go and paint without a subject or photo reference in front of me. I did do some research of photos online to make sure I got some elements of the paintings recognizable. We have lots of craggy mountains where I live, so it was easy to imagine those. This project was an enjoyable learning experience and I am so glad I got it done in time to submit.
From the Painting Guide: The reason the project required two paintings rather than the usual one is because, with book illustrations, you have to be able to paint the characters and settings numerous times. They have to look the same each time, not be one-offs. Your painting style has to be consistent from page to page so there's a unity to the whole book.
I think your paintings demonstrate this very nicely. Although the two paintings are of two different scenes, where you've placed the horizon line is consistent, for instance. As is the element leading the viewer's eye into the scene (the road and the river).
From the Artist: This project was a challenge in that we had to get two paintings to come out relatively well. It was a lot of fun to let my imagination go and paint without a subject or photo reference in front of me. I did do some research of photos online to make sure I got some elements of the paintings recognizable. We have lots of craggy mountains where I live, so it was easy to imagine those. This project was an enjoyable learning experience and I am so glad I got it done in time to submit.
From the Painting Guide: The reason the project required two paintings rather than the usual one is because, with book illustrations, you have to be able to paint the characters and settings numerous times. They have to look the same each time, not be one-offs. Your painting style has to be consistent from page to page so there's a unity to the whole book.
I think your paintings demonstrate this very nicely. Although the two paintings are of two different scenes, where you've placed the horizon line is consistent, for instance. As is the element leading the viewer's eye into the scene (the road and the river).