My process

I think everyone has their own process of creating their "own look" in their artwork. To get there, a systematic, consistent process allows for the work to be recognizable to the viewer. Developing this process sometimes takes years but in the end, it is worth the time if the result is successful. In my work, I do drawings of students graduating from high school that want to be shown in the drawing the way they want to be remembered by their friends. Usually, the classes range from about 90-150 students. To achieve this, each student must be drawn individually, but look consistent with all of the other student drawings. Elements of line, color, and proportion are considered during the process as well as lettering, school colors, and the "look" of the students being shown relevant to the activity they want to be shown doing. My process is as shown above. First a line drawing of the students face is completed. Next, the body is added to show the student interests. Coloring the face brings the student to life and the addition of color to the body and the addition of activities, accomplishments and quotes completes the overall image of the student. It is a long process, but when grouped with the other 100 or so of their classmates, it makes a great piece of art that will make their class be remembered for a long time.