What could be a better tribute than to be a reader of Beatrix Potter's books? I remember loving her stories and pictures as a kid and my son now loves them too.
As far as the illo goes, I intended for this kid to be hispanic or from india, but it didn't quite come out that way, did it? I was also experimenting around with his hair and the background (I've checked out a bunch of watercolor books from the library). Overall, I am pleased with the way it turned out.
You should be pleased! You got his pose and clothing just right, and the colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI guess in order for him to look Hispanic or from India one way to accomplish that would be to have his hair darker, but I have to say I do like him just the way he is.
Being a librarian, I too check out picture books illustrated in watercolor to learn different techniques! :-)
Very nice image--he looks so excited & engrossed in the book (as it should be). Great color, especially surrounding him.
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He really is into this book. I really like the feeling of the piece. Very nice and I love the color. It's just excellent. Wonderfully illustrated.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and animated - really lovely illustration!
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