I created this goofy monster 4x6 art piece for the recent Monster Swap. I started with a doddle and then built the scene around him. I really love how he came out!
Here’s my initial sketch before painting.
Amazing work. Love all the detail and shading.
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Thank you!
What a cute combination of sweet and “pointy”!
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Heh, those teeth and claws would definitely make me keep my distance!
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Such a quirky, fun guy! So cute!
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Thank you!
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Tee-hee-hee. I can hear him giggle. His friend monsters make fun of him.
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Poor little monster! I think he’s too fierce for them to tease.
I love this little monster!
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Love that nose! Very cute and really original!
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Thank you!
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Thanks! He’s a doodle monster so you never know quite what you’ll get starting out and discovering is half the fun.
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A doodle monster…. I may have to try that!
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This piece is absolutely amazing. I love the atmosphere you created for this little monster. The snout/trunk is my favorite part, but he’s so great. The composition is perfect too. I love the movement of the eye you get with the little daisy, the mushroom and the monster.
What type of pen do you outline with?
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Thank you! I hadn’t even noticed I’d used the golden triangle in my composition. I consciously do that with my photography, but not my art. For the black lines, I just used my favorite angled liner brush with black watercolor. It doesn’t have a brand name on it and I have no idea where it came from (or I’d buy more).
Thin liner side:
Tiny ball stylus side (perfect for tiny dots):
The angle makes lining super fluid and handles curves and swirls beautifully.
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