My daughters artwork - some car based..
 

Hi Guys, just thought I would post a couple of samples of my daughters artwork. She produced this homage to Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker. Also, she likes Lambos and McLarens :). She would like to pursue a career in graphic novel art, what do you think?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481216512.jpg

Here is a Superman image too:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481216574.jpg

Thanks for looking!

oh my..
she's got it..
Superman rocks..


Rika

Wow!! She is an awesome artist!

She should pursue it - she's good! Does she have an Instagram account?

At some point is a hand, a pen and perhaps a paintbrush involved, or is this all done on computer?

Looks great either way.

Very nice work!!

umm....full body of the chick? SmileWavy (in the cartoon of course!!)

She is already a pro.
Exceptional work!

WOW, very impressive, she should follow her dreams. I expect with her talent she will be very successful.

So are those photos that get tweaked in software to look like drawings?




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Really good work, the eyes just draw you in.
Strong talent, hope she find an opportunity to continue with her remarkable creations.

Cheers Richard

Hi, she uses a graphics tablet to draw her images in the same way you would with a pencil, pen or brush. Once the image is in the computer she can then start to work on the colours (colors :)) and textures. However, she can draw too - it is what she studied at college.

Thanks for the compliment!

[QUOTE=berettafan;9389691]So are those photos that get tweaked in software to look like drawings?

No, definitely not. She draws every single component of her work. She wouldn't have it any other way :). She might use a photo for reference - but then you would need too when trying to get a close likeness, but the photo is never imported and 'tweaked'.

What I like about that method (never done it myself) is that the colors look like transparent film but with a watercolor character.

If I were try to get that same character with watercolor or gouache, I would run into paper texture issues, chroma issues and then have it fail me upon scanning which washes out any intended intensity and screws up the delicate thin parts as well.

I do things by hand, but have a cell phone with a pen/stylus to sketch out ideas quickly. I don't take advantage of 90% of it's features. Some people do convincing work just on their cell phones, it's amazing what can be done these days.

Looks great, hope she finds her path in life. One that pays enough to live on.

Oh WOW! Seriously, WOW!!!!!

Is it possible to purchase a copy of the Paul Walker tribute? Not sure what format it is, etc. But I know a young man who would really love that for Christmas.

angela

Outstanding. Shows some range in abilities between the Walker panels and the Manga Seinen style of Superman...

Fantastic work. She's got all the talent before she even starts in the career, IMO!

[QUOTE=rhett;9389771] well i'm no artist but this is some of the most amazing talent I've seen shared here on Pelican.

as Rika said, 'oh my'. you click on this thread thinking 'i'm sure i'll find some positives to note' and then you see the work....wow.

in todays world i wonder what's the best route to leverage skills like that? surely some publishing house would hire her but does that put your talents under their umbrella or are you free to pursue side work like blogs and such.

Just plain awesome!

Some darn nice artwork. Image, Dark Horse, Omni... Plenty of places looking for artists. Or, self-published?

Hi Guys, well..thanks so much for all the great compliments that you have given my daughter, she is really so pleased that you like her work. She kinda doubts herself, but I can see (and so can others) that she has a talent. Reading your comments has really made her day...:D:D.

So, she gave me a few more pieces, see what you think. She has an idea for a graphic novel bubbling around at the moment, story and characters established, front page done, here it is:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481320955.jpg
Here is a page of content:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481321107.jpg
Here are a couple of further homages to well known characters:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481321207.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481321207.jpg
Here is a bit of earlier work to try out some techniques:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481321354.jpg
And here is one for the guys! ;) - she was going to do an entire deck!
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481321489.jpg
Thanks for looking, your comments and advice!:)

You should ask her to revamp your avatar!

You said she studied in college, so maybe mid-20's? Tell her to apply to Disney/Marvel/Lucasfilms/Pixar, we own them all. Also if she needs more pedigree for post graduate work, tell her to look at Cal/Arts in Valencia, CA founded by Walt Disney.

Serious talent there.

Now that's good.

Real good.

Hi Hugh, thanks for that, but we are over the pond in the UK! :(. The comic art scene over here is a bit different to the USA. Not as many opportunities..

Can you ask her to finish the deck ???

The internet and telecommunications is global.
Art is in everything.
That is top-rate artwork.

There is definitely a market somewhere awaiting.

I suppose her homage to Paul Walker is slightly better than mine....


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1481755682.jpg

I'd settle for the other 3 queens. SmileWavy

^ +1

Exactly what I was going to post!

Simply fantastic! I am VERY impressed!

angela

Your daughter is extremely talented.

I would read anything she chose to publish--put me on the list!

One thing I have noticed in the webcomic world is that there are a lot of folks with great writing/ideas but lack the artistic skill to bring their ideas to life. They end up teaming with an artist. Maybe this is something she could consider?

She's an incredible artist! My drawings are stick figures.