lessons about color theory that over the years I forgot. Cool colors receed, warm colors jump
forward, and contrast draws the eye. Notice the mountains and trees are cool colors,
and they blend into the background and draw the eye back through the scene. The warm colors
of the building and street invite the viewer into the work. The street lamp is the star of the show,
or maybe the car is, but the lamp directs the focus.
I had fun doing this, and learning how to create a scene with depth. Of course it's not what I typically do, but skills I learned are helping with my art for children's books.
This illustration I painted on Thursday. While working on this I was thought about how my children's fashion experience influenced it. It wasn't just that though, it was more
thinking that everything I have done up until this point has lead me to here. What I wished all along to be, (a children's book illustrator) has finally come to fruition. If you are an
artist or writer who is feeling frustrated with your career, remember the struggle is part of the puzzle.
It makes us stronger to be who we really are.
Nothing beats that.
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