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Monday, January 30, 2012

Junior Bear's Journey



If you recall, I introduced Junior a few weeks back, announcing I would be creating some illustrations for an upcoming children's book.  I'm quite excited about it and am delighted to give you a sneak peak of some ideas I've put to paper thus far.  Please do keep in mind that these will be in the Beatrix Potter style.

I'm open to any ideas or thoughts.  One thing I'd like to know is how to make my sky flow better with my watercolours.  Anyone willing to give me some tips?  Hee

OK....off I to dive in more.  Have a wonderful week, my bloggie friends.  :)

15 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 6:43 AM

    well he's a very handsome Junior Bear,

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  2. Jenn GirlJanuary 30, 2012 7:42 AM

    What I have found to work the best is to use high quality paper and paints. Arches paper and Grumbacher or Windsor and Newton paint, the higher quality paint (Professional grade) gives you the best results. It's worth the money. This is just my opinion and what I use.

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  3. NettyJanuary 30, 2012 7:44 AM

    Looking great, x

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  4. lazy_turtleJanuary 30, 2012 9:36 AM

    great bear, very handsome..=]
    about the sky, maybe it'll be better if you mix extra water with colour..can make it looks better..*just my thought*

    farah
    malaysia

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  5. Tam HessJanuary 30, 2012 9:58 AM

    Wonderful illustration! when I do my sky (cuz sky trips me up sometimes too) I use very very little paint wet the paper and drop in color. Gives the impression of clouds. Also the sky won't compete with the content of the illustration if it's very little color. :)

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  6. ChristineJanuary 30, 2012 10:43 AM

    This one brought a smile to my face, so cute!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 1:27 PM

    Brilliant

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  8. Lisa M GriffinJanuary 30, 2012 2:51 PM

    congratulations on your upcoming book... the sketches look like you are off to a wonderful start.

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  9. Wanda's WingsJanuary 30, 2012 5:38 PM

    Looking good.

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  10. Magic Love CrowJanuary 30, 2012 7:38 PM

    These are so cute!! I am sorry, I don't paint in water colors. I am sure they will turn out great! Have a great day!

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  11. HeatherJanuary 31, 2012 9:07 AM

    junior is cute...i like the stretching guy!
    when i do sky work in watercolor i sometimes wet the paper first and then drop in color - using various amounts of color saturation...
    what colors are you going to use for it?
    i am so proud of YOU!

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  12. GwenJanuary 31, 2012 2:49 PM

    You are so clever, these are wonderful!
    xx

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  13. MillieFebruary 01, 2012 4:49 AM

    What a little cutsie tootsie! This is going to do very well for you dear Sophia.
    Millie xx

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  14. PriyaFebruary 01, 2012 9:13 PM

    Cute hugzy Bear! I have a huge 5 ft talk brown bear at home. :-D

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  15. EVAFebruary 02, 2012 8:40 AM

    Junior is adorable!

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