Development from Gesture
With just a quick gesture life study as my guide, here I demonstrate a method of process in which a deadly, prim, and proper lady is imagined, lined, and finished.
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Initial Gesture
Here I captured the essence of the form of a single pose within 3 minutes on a large piece of sketch paper, thanks to a live model.
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Concept In Line
The single gesture pose gave off several expressive feelings to me: menacing, looming, dangerous. I decided to turn this pose into a killer housewife seeking some sinister revenge.
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Finished Character
Finally, I moved onto the shading and coloring process. I chose a sweet pastel palette for her clothes and accessories to contrast her blood red lipstick.