Thinking about the themes of Illustration Friday (June 27, 2008: fierce) and Monday Artday (June 30, 2008: hair). Well. Of course.
Thought about calling this "Fierce Despair" but I don't think the set of her shoulders or eyebrow is quite despairing. In fact, I'm not sure what she's about to do: look up? turn away? Fling out an arm but keep her eyes closed?
There's something off in the angle and shape of her front hand and forearm, but I can't quite pinpoint it; comments/advice welcome!!. And I think her earring should've swung forward a bit more.
Ink and pencil on sketch paper. Original is about 4 inches (10 cm) tall.
Copyright © 2008 Kirsten Talmage
6 comments:
why do creators of wonderful illustrations always question their work so much?
this drawing is terrific and expresses everything you hoped it would.
don't change a thing!
Thank you for your comments. I love this illustration. Great snake hair. Great eyebrow. Great Hands. Great earrings. It's all great.
@Josh: Because we keep trying to get better? Thanks for the comment!!
@katie: Thanks! *blush*
Very good drawing & great subject to respond to the "hair"! You were concerned: The right arm should be back further in space (we would see less of it)--that's what makes the left arm look incorrect. The drawing looks great overall & we all do tend to doubt ourselves. Good drawing.
Nice drawing. What a great idea. I like how the subject shows emotion and that the snakes have a lot of character too.
I often wonder if the snakes bit Medussa's face. This is very meticulous drawing all those snakes. Very cool.
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