Sunday, January 31, 2010

Character Study on Shayla

Meet Shayla. I was working last year on a character for a book
and they didn't use her, but I keep her around for instant inspiration.
I had fun creating her. I have a story in mind as well.

12 comments:

Dayle's Painted Diary-Dayle Dodwell said...

She is great. Love her expressions. She is adorable.

k.h.whitaker said...

love her attitude!

Hi I'm Laurie... said...

She is absolutely adorable, in the same charming way as Eloise! Love her!

Mónica said...

She is adorable and nice character!! i like very much her orange and fucsia dress.
Have a nice week :D hugs

sara koncilja said...

Love the hair (and the way they move), I bet her story is gonna be so much fun!

Cheryl said...

Wonderful expressions!

Amber Alvarez said...

woot! What a fun challenge and what a great way to tackle it. She looks like trouble ;)

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Oh yeah, this one is trouble. Loves to talk and ask all kinds of questions. Thanks so much everyone for your wonderfully encouraging comments. Thanks again.

Michelle Henninger said...

Oh V, you've done it again. I love how you are able to bring a character to life in just a few sketches! She is so full of personality! You know she's just dying for her voice to be heard ... I can't wait to hear what you've got up your sleeve! Wonderful job!

Mônica said...

Shayla has spunk! And I too love her hair.... I look forward to seeing her again, V!

illustration poetry said...

So cool Vanessa!!!
i love this character (and the hair is cute)!!!

Lisa M Griffin said...

Great job, and what a personality to this little gal. Of course, her outfit totally rocks. Thanks for sharing Vanessa! =)