What I am Working On: Dad’s Underwater Illustration Reveal!

I finished my dad’s underwater illustration just in time for Father’s Day! I framed it and it is ready to hand over to him this coming Sunday.

I am so pleased with how it turned out and that when I set my mind to it, I was able to get it finished in time for his special day.

To commemorate the time and work that went into it, I wanted to do something a little different and post a video showing my progress of this illustration from start to finish. It is always a lot of fun to see the progression of illustrations.

It’s made me realize that I tend to work on exterior details first, then to the forefront characters, and last I finish off the illustration by doing the background color, whether it is for the sky, or in this case, the background water. I think I always worry that I am going to mess that part up, so instead of getting it over with, I save it until the end where it can make or break my illustration. No pressure there!

I hope you all enjoy watching this short video. Let me know what you think in the comments! What comes next? My next plan is to begin coloring in and getting the illustrations ready for my Middle Grade Fantasy book, Adeline and the Mystic Berries. I can’t wait to show you more of this story through my art!

Also, don’t forget the GIVEAWAY for a crocheted amigurumi Floppy Cat is still going on through the end of June. Click on the link above and get your entries in while you can!

8 Comments

Jackie

June 21, 2016 at 4:13 pm Reply

This came out great, and can’t wait to see your illustrations for Adeline!

JHWinter

June 21, 2016 at 8:34 pm Reply

Thank you, Jackie! I look forward to sharing them as I work on them!

Patricia Lynne

June 18, 2016 at 10:27 am Reply

Looks beautiful! Although, I gotta admit, I read the title as Underwear illustration and was like whaaaaaat? LOL

JHWinter

June 18, 2016 at 1:40 pm Reply

Haha! Thanks for the laugh! Definitely not underwear illustrations 😛 I’m glad you liked the “Underwater” illustration!

Karen

June 18, 2016 at 8:01 am Reply

That looks fantastic – beautiful picture. I enjoyed the video and seeing your progression towards the finished piece.

JHWinter

June 18, 2016 at 1:41 pm Reply

Thank you, Karen! I’m so glad you like it! Defining moment will be when my dad opens it up tomorrow for Father’s Day. 🙂