Basis for a wedding invite for a NC couple that really dig nature and the Tree of Life idea.
Heavy use of Astute Graphics' Dynamic Sketch and Texturino to get the organic leaf structure for the tree.
added in floating PCBC Tartan bottles and a "silly" little Tartan hat for Nessie. While already light-hearted, I think the hat really slams the light-heartedness home.
Next up, posterizing.
Tail complete and body shape done. Tail fin has a bit more outline not showing up at this size. Check the large version.
Next up, getting her in the water. Possibly adding a hat... yes, really.
Continuation of Tartan Nessie 1. I've added the body hump, with a tad darker shading to the underbelly (more shadow methinks due to the curve). Frill isn't as tight as this is the main body here.
Digging it so far.
Port City is releasing their Tartan Scottish ale soon and I'm riffing on an idea for a poster featuring Nessie (the Loch Ness monster).
I'm forcing myself to do this, as this is really my first time doing illustration of this sort. I l...