"I wonder why grandma doesn't like the stairs,
Is she scared of them?
I wonder why grandma is slow on the stairs,
Does she think they are slippery?"
(Quote from Grandma Doesn't Like the Stairs children's book by Linda Pruitt)
Working on the page, I wanted it to look more icy and not just snowy. I found that making it look right was most difficult. I did a practice sky wash with a second wash for the clouds; you can see it in the left top of this next picture. Then I added the liquid mask, which was a very old product, I think I will need to buy some new masking product.
Here is how it turned out:
I don't think it turned out like the image I had in my mind. I was envisioning using a little lavender color in the final work, and the old liquid mask did not erase well, so I am considering doing it over again.
Have your say: You think it turned out enough like the sketch?
Linking to BlueChairDiary Sunday Sketches.
10 comments:
Love seeing the progression! Those stairs sure do look icy!
Those stairs do look very icy, and the blue makes them look very cold!
I love how it came out! Three-dimensional and very realistic! If this wasn't working right, then your next one will be fantastic! Great idea about the wind blowing {:-D
This looks great! The blue color adds to the overall feel of the cold. Great job!
I think it looks very icy and very cold! Brrr! That liquid mask is an interesting product!
It did turn out different, more icy versus snowy. I like it though- the cool colors make it look way more intimidating!
so realistic! great job!
I love seeing the progression... it looks fabulous even if it isn't what you had thought... I really like the finished product...xx
Very fun! It looks ***burrrr cold*** to me!
I think you've captured the essence of cold and icy. I think it's a keeper. The addition of a little lavender will soften the brightness of the blue.
How fun that you and Linda are teaming up on the book.
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