Jannie's Old work/New work
Digging around my old computer, I came across this illo back from 2003. Yes, your first question might be, "why are the people in weird colors?" And I answer, "Who knows what the heck I was thinking?" I didn't think much of it then but now looking back, its a good laugh. I had this in my portfolio! Good rule of thumb for work in the children's market: they like to see diversity but usually "normal" skin colors are preferable. Unless you are Gary Baseman. Then you can do whatever color kids you want and its still awesome.
So here is a recent piece. Finally, real skin colors! I am making a huge conscious effort to limit my color palette and pick less primary and pastel colors. Also, there are more shadows and depth than my old piece. Although I am still striving for more of that.
I've come a long way since 4 years ago!
3 comments:
This is fun to see. I really dig the people in the older sample, they have a 'muppet-like' quality that is so much fun. Your newer piece is really polished, great colors. And I like the gender equality in space!
Very interesting, Jannie. I had a client who WANTED me to do the people in odd colors. It was a way of making them non-ethnic. Makes sense. They then just become quirky characters. I love both of these pieces!
Paula- yeah, I think thats why I did them in odd colors just to make them non ethnic...or just not have to deal with that issue!
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