tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36891894236744020782024-03-13T23:23:57.575-07:00Kristy Guenther IllustrationKristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-55209321731997676652015-01-29T11:50:00.001-08:002015-01-29T11:50:09.165-08:00A finished piece and the start of a new<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just finished this tortoise painting, which took forever but was completely worth it!</div>
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Now I'm working on the below piece on Bighorn Sheep. I'm just about ready to paint!</div>
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<br />Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-72874712140592322582013-08-18T13:48:00.001-07:002013-08-18T13:48:38.182-07:00Where I've Been...<br />
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It's been almost 2 months since my last blog post, I know. The husband and I just moved, and the house is still in boxes, and a few rooms are still in need of painting. My studio is one of the rooms that is still in pieces, and I can't wait until everything is back together.<br />
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In the mean time, let me share a few of the illustration-related podcasts I've been listening to during this process of moving and renovations:<br />
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<a href="http://chrisoatley.com/category/podcasts/" target="_blank">Christ Oatley's Art Cast</a><br />
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<a href="http://illustrationage.com/podcast/" target="_blank">Illustration Age</a> (hosted by illustrator Thomas James)<br />
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All of these podcasts are invaluable resources for people wanting advice about breaking into the illustration industry, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I am!<br />
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I just got home from being here:</div>
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Which was awesome. And sunny, unlike where I live. But, it's back to the real world. I don't have any finished work to show right now, but I've been working to get some drawings done for a few self generated portfolio pieces.</div>
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This one is ready to paint:</div>
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This one not so much yet:</div>
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I've been doing lots of sketching lately and less painting, and it's been a refreshing change of pace. As you can see here, I've been doing some studies of horses from animal anatomy books and other references. Fun!</div>
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They look great, although next time I will definitely spring for offset printing instead of digital.</div>
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I'm kind of nervous to send them out. This will by my first big round of promotions, </div>
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Wish me luck!</div>
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.....and I started messing with the composition a bit. And then drew the lady to make sure I had the pose down. I would like to take a reference photo before I paint it though.</div>
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Because suddenly, drawing buildings is fun for me. Who knew?</div>
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<br />Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-22620731729920725012013-04-02T09:59:00.001-07:002013-04-02T09:59:13.800-07:00<p>Stumbled upon this great <a href="http://vimeo.com/m/24715531">video</a> during my internet travels this week. Very inspiring. Check it out!</p>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-24084611900809871922013-03-06T15:26:00.001-08:002013-03-06T15:26:50.457-08:00Before and After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am really very excited right now. I gave this piece a bit of much needed digital therapy, and created a piece that I am very happy with! If you'll look <a href="http://guentherillustration.blogspot.com/2012/08/onward-and-upward.html" target="_blank">here</a> at the original version of the piece, you will see what I mean. It's a vast improvement, and I think it is good that I took a couple of months without looking at if for a while. I was able to come back to it with a whole new perspective, and now I can use it as a portfolio piece. </div>
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Finally done with my postcard mailer! I just have to get them printed, and then I can start sending them out. Very excited to finally get going on this!</div>
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Also a new sketch. Can't wait to start another painting....</div>
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A few more hours and I think this will be done!</div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-85070096175953086202012-12-27T17:50:00.001-08:002012-12-27T18:04:18.379-08:00"The Ballad of Sir Dinadan" in progress- detail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A detail of the beginning of this illustration. I am starting with a limited color palette because this scene takes place at night. I'm quite happy with how it is coming along.</div>
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A sketch of a two page spread illustration I started last month. This is from The Ballad of Sir Dinadan, by Gerald Morris. He is one of my favorite authors for young adults. He has a whole series of Arthurian legend adaptations that are fantastic.</div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-63006945147584734662012-11-03T07:51:00.000-07:002012-11-03T07:51:29.921-07:00Addicted to SketchUp<br />
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Well, I found out that there's an infinitely easier and more enjoyable way of </div>
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making a city maquette. Google SketchUp. And there is a free version!</div>
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I am having so much fun with this. </div>
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Finland and Korea</div>
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Just a little something I'm working on currently!</div>
Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-61620559285391911792012-09-27T06:17:00.000-07:002012-09-27T14:27:33.934-07:00A couple of things:<br />
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I finally have a business email address! It's <a href="mailto:kristy@guentherillustration.com">kristy@guentherillustration.com</a> . I feel professional!<br />
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Secondly, I've decided to start participating in <a href="http://illustrationfriday.com/" target="_blank">Illustration Friday</a> beginning with tomorrow's topic. If you haven't been there be sure to check it out; it is a great community of artists. I'm always telling myself I'm going to start submitting weekly, but I never do. So maybe if I announce it here, I will actually keep my word.Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-21351000325203587102012-09-24T18:29:00.000-07:002012-09-24T18:29:10.273-07:00Happy Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope everyone is enjoying the change of seasons. It's my favorite time of year!</div>
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Just a few doodles and sketches from faces in some magazines.</div>
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I've got a new illustration in the works, more on that soon!</div>
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You know, that pile of work from high-school or college or (insert time period) when you first felt like you were a "good artist"? The stuff that may or may not cause you to cringe at the sight of it?<br />
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Keep it!<br />
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While organizing piles and piles of artwork and supplies this afternoon, I stumbled upon <i>lots </i>of old drawings. Some which I had forgotten even existed. And yes, some of which made me laugh at my younger self a little.<br />
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No, I'm not going to post any. Good try, though.<br />
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Do you know what's great about all this past art? No matter how I happen to be feeling about myself as an artist today, or next year, or whenever... I can always pull out these drawings and paintings and be reminded that hey, I've come a long way. My skills have improved even when I didn't think they had.<br />
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I don't know if this is more true for younger artists than it is for experienced ones. But my guess is that we as artists, illustrators, or designers will never stop learning and improving.<br />
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So, are you in need of a little affirmation as an artist today? Go pull out that dusty old sketchbook or project from three years ago and smile in satisfaction!<br />
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Here are some doodles from this week. I'm committing to taking the time to just draw every week. It should be a no-brainer for every artist but sometimes it doesn't happen for me. Everything has been so focused on making portfolio pieces that I've not let myself have the time to work the drawing muscles. So here we go.Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192446030613774422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689189423674402078.post-76316819624057722982012-08-27T19:06:00.002-07:002012-08-27T19:21:41.178-07:00Onward and Upward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been learning a lot over the course of the last few paintings I've done. Such as you can't make every piece precious. I started out believing that everything I do should be good enough for the portfolio; if it is wasn't, then I had failed somehow. But I'm finding that's not necessarily going to be true, and that's okay.</div>
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There are parts of this piece that I like. Parts I don't. Parts that should have been planned better. It could use a little more work, but I'm already thinking about the next thing.</div>
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Onward and upward!</div>
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