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Jonny Appleseed Helps the Wolf

by Wolf Nymph in Complete Work

Created 4 months ago

Rating: G

Medium: Acrylics

Category: Fantasy

I haven't uploaded anything for a month, so I thought I'd finally post this children's book illustration I did for class last semester. This is Jonny Appleseed helping bandage the wolf's leg after finding him in a hunter's trap. The wolf then becomes his traveling companion!

I painted this entire thing in gesso and payne's gray acrylic before glazing color (also in acrylic) over it. It was my first time trying the technique. I think it was successful in creating ground and environment textures, but I'm not pleased with the way the wolf looks. I like Jonny's face though, I should paint more humans.

Sorry for my absense! I'm in a bit of an art lull, but I wanted to share some stuff that's been sitting around with you anyway.

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07/13/2008

Growly

Great work. :D Since you probably already got critiqued at school, I'll just say that I really enjoy all the details in this, as well as the great sense of space. It's also refreshing to see that you're well-versed in humans as well as anthros. :)
I also like that I can recognize your work from color usage as readily as the actual drawing style.

07/14/2008

Foxfeather R. Zenkova
Foxfeather R. Zenkova is a Compagnon.

Really nicely done! I like how you did the border - it pushes the rest of the image back and really adds to the sense of depth.

07/14/2008

Yuoo Fox

I really like the life of Johnny Appleseed, both the ecological and religious aspects.

07/14/2008

Sudan Red

The wolf looks so sad! I'm glad that he has a happy ending in the tale though! Excellent characterisation of Johnny Appleseed - he looks very kindly and practical.

07/14/2008

Squirtley

i love this! this is sweet! i also love animals so i really enjoyed this piece! ♥

07/19/2008