Freaky Farm Fun
This painting was started for an illustrator intensive. I can’t wait to get back to it. it is just starting to come together.
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Tag Archives: Brian Bowes
Inspiration in a Surprising Way
Summary: During three different school visits, I shared my work and talked books with 3rd graders. In the process I found joyful surprises on many different levels. I have been on the road quite a bit during February and March, visiting the Salinas School District on three different occasions to share my work and talk… Continue Reading
Alakazm!
I just love this Vizier’s expression!
10+ Hours of Watercolor Painting in an 8 Minute Video
Summary: 10+ hours of painting in an 8 minute video? I share watercolor painting tips and concepts in a time lapse painting of three storybook characters. Check it out, and share it with your friends.… Continue Reading
Values; Thinking Globally Acting Locally
What are Local Values? What is a Value Pattern? How can these help me to create stronger Illustrations? Enjoy this step by step process and find the answers to these questions.… Continue Reading
Hacking The Color Script; A Visual Color Guide For Your Next Painting
Summary: This post is on the theme of color, and explores ideas about developing your own color story. I’ve put together a simple (and free) recipe to cook up your own home brewed color scripts.… Continue Reading
Begin Using Color Choices To Strengthen Your Paintings
Summary: This post is about some experimentations that can be used to gain a better understanding of color as a narrative tool and on creating a more harmonious color pallet.… Continue Reading
12 Incendiary Ideas from the SCBWI Spring Spirit Conference
Summary: A brief recap of the the 2012 SCBWI Spring Spirit Conference followed by 12 ideas that ignited my mind.… Continue Reading
Drawing to a Beautiful Conclusion
Summary: In the previous post I talked about the beginnings and the initial thoughts and concepts behind this illustration. We left off in that post at the first round of thumbnails. This post will follow up by talking about revisions, rough comps, and the resulting phases of this process, ending with the exciting final product!… Continue Reading
Waltzing Into The New Year
Summary: I don’t believe that anyone get’s anywhere without help from the people around them. It is through this network of mutual support that beautiful things can emerge. This is the tale of just such a project. … Continue Reading
