bonjourworld

I went in with no sketch, which always feels like a bold move but I never regret it.

Cat tax, Kaiju is constantly judging me and now she's judging you too!

First thing's first, here was my reference picture, which I lack credit for, but I had to share because look at that goofy goober.

Started with a pencil sketch for this one, since I wanted to make sure Nighteyes fit in the frame.

Getting the base in place. A tip I learned is to go warm when painting your first layer for living things. It gives them a lifelike glow.

More details, hitting peak ugly phase here.

I try to use a very limited palatte to keep things unified. This one was painted with Pyrrol Red (Daniel Smith), Hansa Yellow Medium (Daniel Smith), Indigo (Holbein Irodori) and Permanent White.

Piece is finally coming together, more fine brush details and gave it a bit of a background

Added a warm yellow glow, some darker shadows, and the final details.