In the midst of making sage sweet potatoes, hot chocolate and entertaining I've been sneaking off to my new studio space to tinker away on some mini paintings. This week I've worked on eight of them. The balance between hand made originals and digital originals is crucial for our collection at PAPAYA and making time for the long hand versions can be tricky.
I find digital illustration to be exhilarating. The results can often sneak up on me quickly and there is a wonderful alchemy that occurs through the use of digital tools. A highly exiting art form. But nothing can really replace the calming aspects of creating by hand. These two images are just in the early stages and I'll be layering a lot of pen and collage over them. Then I'll begin a digital process once I scan them. I can't say I have a formula but I like to juggle the hand and digital work for what has become the signature style here at PAPAYA. I'll update you with the final versions of these images as well as soon as they are finished...xoxoxo
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Posted by: liz | 12/01/2009 at 12:06 PM