Post #384498 by artosaurus on Tue, Jun 3, 2008 10:12 PM

Tiki Shark: Thanks! They like to play it safe around here.
Sophista-tiki, jpmartdog, Sneakytiki, Tabu: Thanks!
Robb Hamel: You made my day, sir! :)
octopussy: Thanks! We'll have to set these mitten dwellers straight! :)

And now, here's something new for your viewing pleasure.
It's an 'in-progress' tonal pencil commission called "Tiki Nouveau".

First, I sent this sketch for client approval.

Next, I sketched the composition onto 11"x14" smooth-finish bristol. Looking it over, I discovered that the figure wasn't nearly nouveau enough. Begrudgingly, I erased her and started anew. Consulting a book on Alphonse Mucha (in order to refresh my lapsed nouveau knowledge), I quickly saw the error of my ways.
Brimming with newfound insight, I added extra design elements, made the figure more curvaceous and gave her a more elaborate hairstyle and raiment.

"Ah", I thought, leaning back in my chair, "Now we're getting somewhere":

Detail:

Next step: Adding the tones!