This is an apple created in a realistic style using digital chalks and pastels. I learned how to add colors in a realistic style and how to create art without outlines, which I had never done before. My goal with this piece was to be able to properly utilize the digital tools I was given to make the apple look as realistic as possible. I achieved my goal well; I am proud of the work I have done here. I hope that this is not only recognizable as an apple, but also makes people stop to appreciate the details that make it look like one.
This is a chalk and pastel illustration of a giant earthworm about to devour an apple. I learned how to create a full scene from my imagination without losing the quality of a piece created with a reference. I was able to employ the knowledge from my apple piece into this one and combine it with my previous art skills. My goal was to create a unique piece with an intriguing layout and harmonious color scheme that utilized my apple drawing. I love the way this turned out; the colors and textures are exactly what I imagined they should be. One grievance I have with this is that the red apple and pink worm blend in, but the highlights and shading should help them not to. I wish for people to see this piece and admire the craftsmanship of it while wondering about the story behind the scene, as it is an unusual sight.
This piece is a rendition of a woman wearing garments for the Day of the Dead, it was made with several patterns inspired by traditional patterns and colors from Mexico. This was to represent the culture in not only the subject matter but also the materials used. I learned what makes a good pattern and a good color scheme and learned how to use values to create a person without using any hard lines or outlines. I wanted to accurately recreate the outfit and person in my reference in a way that also allowed my patterns and the color palette to shine through at the end. I adore the tiny details in shading that I created with the patterns I made, especially since they bring the piece to life and make it feel professional. I do wish I figured out a better background, though. I hope others can easily recognize the cultural background of the piece and admire the details put into it.
This is a symmetrical illustration based on the work of Andreas Preis of my Abyssinian guinea pig Maggie, with details of fruits, vegetables, guinea pig kibble, and hay. I learned how to accurately convey different values using hatching, and how to identify where those values should go to balance the piece. I wanted to capture Maggie’s essence through the value and color placement, the color detailing in her eyes, and the snacks she has around her. I love the balance between the warm colors of Maggie and the cool colors on the frame and its details. This piece feels very homely, which is exactly what I wanted from it. I hope others feel similarly and are reminded of the comfort of home and beloved pets when they see this piece.
This piece is of my interpretation of the monster Charybdis from Greek mythology, and it was done with digital watercolor tools. I struggled to use the watercolor brushes, since they have vastly different properties from the other brushes, but I eventually learned how to use them to my advantage. I wanted to create a piece that looked good in watercolor, which was a struggle, but I did manage to produce something that resembled my original idea for the piece. I am relieved that I finished this piece; I am proud of the water and leaves, but I am also dissatisfied with the quality of work throughout the piece. I hope that people can recognize my idea for this piece, or at the very least understand that this is some sort of sea creature in the water. I cannot expect everyone to know, though.
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©Shiloh Cornish