Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! With the holiday comes a card so here is the process toward my final.

First attempt:

Final card:

Paint Adventures (12/19/12)

Final sketches (2 color options):

Paint Adventures (12/17/12)

I never paint digitally so I'm forcing myself to do it now that I have winter break from RISD. Here are some backgrounds from out of my head. I have been very inspired by Eyvind Earle and Mary Blair (if it isn't obvious.) My goal is to paint backgrounds that will allow the viewer to feel as though they can step into the scene. Rich color and atmosphere seem to be the key so far.

Doodles (12/16/12)