Many moons ago, I was working on the tonal study for a layout sketch of this Hawaii beach kite shop you see partially digitally painted today. Obviously, it is still a work in progress, but all my selections are made so the boring technical stuff is over.
The selection process essentially allows me to stay true to the shapes I created in my original drawing. With these shapes all selected out, I am able to paint within a particular selection which is a pretty powerful tool.
I am having some trouble thinking of how far I can push the colors for the kites in shadow. That is to say, how much color can I get away with without drawing attention away from the main kite the little girl is playing with and the story which is supposed to go along with that.
I refer you back to the origins of the sketch in original layout “Welcome, to Big Kahuna’s Kite Shop” and the first tonal step. I still have a ways to go, but things are coming together.
Below are some sketch concepts for the prop design for the kite shop. Enjoy…..
I love this one!!!!!perfect!