Monday, June 28, 2010

A New Face - Rabbit


There are a lot of works in progress right now, but it's just too hard to resist making a new face!  This is one character that I actually intended to create from the start.  I had been thinking that I wanted to try making a rabbit.  While daydreaming, I had made a few rough sketches of my idea.  These were just on bits of scrap paper and post-it notes.  Finally, one day, I just went at it. 

The ears have been added just this week, so I figured Rabbit was ready to make its debut.  Up to this point, I haven't been using any rabbit photos for reference, so it won't be the most accurate interpretation.  Even so, I think it is already giving off the impression of what a "rabbit" would be.  

In my sketches, I imagined Rabbit would be very solemn, sweet and dainty.  Its paws would be outstretched, gently offering a patchwork heart.  Now that it's coming along, I think it may turn out to be a bit more playful.  

It doesn't even have feet yet, but it looks like it wants to dance! :-)

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Feet!

 This month everyone is getting feet! 



Have you seen the little Gnome on my gallery page?  He was probably the 3rd character I started, but I kept putting him aside to work on new ideas.  He still didn't have any arms or feet - until now! :-)

Now he is ready for cotton batting to be added to build up his body.  Then, just a layer of fabric glued and sewn over it as "skin" and he'll be ready to paint, dress and add hair! 


I love the way his little hands came out!

The Tree Spirit has gotten its feet as well.  Here they are, just coming out of the oven! 


You may think the Tree Spirit has an exceptionally long neck.  Well, it started when I was building the armature, before I had any idea what it would be.  I was working with the wire and, by accident, got this long shape.  At first, I didn't think it was very realistic, but I really liked the elegance of the long line.  So, I decided to give it a go and see what kind of character would come from this.  I'm glad I did! 


I will be updating the Gallery soon with these and more new pictures!

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