Monday, March 19, 2012

The Last of the 3-ring Sketchbook

So again, the scans are very pale even though I adjusted contrast and thought I had it comparable to the originals...but it isn't even close. If I adjust more, things start looking harsh so I'm just going to leave them like this. The exception is the the desert scene on the bottom left of this first page, which I never went back and finished and is, in fact, quite pale.
I love this page except for one glaring detail that has bugged me every time I open to this page. I love that cryptex box, and only after I painted it did I realize the perspective on the left side was way off. I tried to adjust a little without destroying it completely.
Okay, this movie might be a little cheesy...but for some reason I like to watch it. Unfortunately I had a difficult time finding places to stop the movie to sketch. Thank goodness it was the last page and therefore not a double spread!

I hope you've found time for some creativity in your life today!
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Awesome exercise, and believe it or not, I would not have noticed the perspective ...it looks great to me :) TFS!

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  2. Sandy in MichiganMarch 19, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    You have a series of great pages! And we have the same taste in movies -- I think I've watched Anaconda three times this week.

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  3. Dan KentMarch 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    These are so great. You never stopped drawing or painting. What a great idea to sketch from movies because the subject matter its so varied!

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  4. Jennifer EdwardsMarch 20, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Terrifically wonderful Raena! It does look as if, though you may have been absent from the blog eorld a bit, you caertainly haven't been absent from your sketchbook...er binder! So cool!

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  5. BoudMarch 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for commenting on my blog, and for letting me know about you through your blog, too! I feel very welcome in the EDM group, and I really like your take on drawing whatever's to hand! I doubt if anyone but you would see any flaws, unless you carefully point them out! lovely work to browse through and enjoy, thank you.

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  6. Mari Brown and ColourblobMarch 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Saw both of the first movies here, a lot of great sources to draw inspiration from and you a great job at it. Great work!!

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  7. hw (hallie) farberMarch 20, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Welcome back Raena. You have certainly been busy and I do see improvement in your work. I think drawing from movies would be difficult.

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  8. AlexMarch 21, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    I love the movie themed pages =) I could totally relate the items you drew with the memories I have from the movies I've watched =) Superb observation Raena, and delightful to see as always

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  9. kazumiwannabeMarch 22, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Oh the precision on that cryptex box! Those pages are awesome, in their realisation and in the subjects you chose!

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  10. UnknownMarch 23, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    hmm Anaconda, now I don't feel so guilty about my brainless watching lol :)

    The box perspective isn't that noticable, until pointed out,it's the details which grab the attention.

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  11. ShirleyMarch 23, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Loved seeing all of the pages you posted - from your very productive days that were so hard for you. Welcome back to EDM Message Board!

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  12. AnnMarch 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Fantastic and fun sketches! I really enjoyed seeing all of these!

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  13. Nora MacPhailMarch 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Your sketches are just lovely. Nice touch.

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  14. UnknownApril 12, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Superb!
    Don't worry about the perspective - really it's fine. In fact I think it's wonderful.
    All the paintings are fantastic!
    Stew.
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