Well, I just didn’t like this sooooo much that I decided to have a little fun with it. I used the Tombow marker for detail but it bled too much and muddied up the details that I wanted to be sharp. I usually like the way it bleeds but not this time. I cleaned up the bottom, expanded the red bush, added quinacridone gold, oranges and yellows, added a colorful cloud over the top of the train and reflected those colors on the skin of the train itself.
So, what started out as a simple pen and ink drawing with a watercolor wash has morphed into this.
A cheerful little train to go with the other train. Clouds work nicely with the tree, they float above like the smoke on the early trains. Windows a little small, but it does appear to have a face.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like the Little Engine That Could--and Ken's right about the face! Love the whimsical cloud and the rail ties...and how the line adds just the right touch. This is an interesting series.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think I’ve seen this on Sesame Street….nice colors!
ReplyDeleteI luv the colors floating over top of the train. You can't help but smile when you see it.
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