Some reference and inspiration:

The sign (on fire):




For the flames I wanted to emulate the some styles I'd found in old posters. The last poster with the glowing woman, was something I couldn't quite work into this, but I'm definitely keeping it in mind for the future.








Danielle, serene and fierce.




The rough sketch, the flat color and the uncropped final. As you can see I my first version was too passive and posed for such a kinetic scene.

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Is it just me, or does the slightly crooked ceiling line make anyone else lose their balance?

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An umbrella and a unicycle were unique props, which required a bit more research than the school teacher:


















After I sent the flat color I got a note for more color, so I decided to add flowers to the field:


A few of the many photo references for Leigh Ann's likeness:




The rough sketch and flat color versions, you'll notice I moved her center of gravity as it looked like she was about to fall in the sketch:




The third commission is on it's way!

Labels: comical, inspirado