Use THIS to Kickstart Your Next Illustration!
Inspiration so good, I got a new portfolio piece out of it
Some artists do their best work by being spontaneous, allowing for happy accidents and energetic brushstrokes. That sounds like a very magical experience, and I am envious.
Unfortunately, my best work is made by taking a planned and researched approach. Almost every one of my illustrations starts with the same formula: a story fragment and a mood board. So, if you’re like me or want to try something new, why not make a mood board? Or use the one below!
Here is this month’s mood board. I went with something seasonal to welcome the fall! The theme is autumnal ballet.
Here is the illustration I created. I am so pleased with how this turned out! Look at her go!
Let’s zoom in on those details for good measure.
If you use Autumnal Ballet to inspire your next illustration or doodle, please share it with me! I would love to see what you create.
I think that a Monthly Mood Board could be such a fun, recurring series, especially as I work my way through updating my portfolio. My wheels are already turning on what October’s theme could be.
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Until next time,
Katie
SOOO PRECIOUS! love the proud expression at the end shes so cute ugh
Wowowow I LOVE this!!! Also how is the moodboard itself such a work of art?? Feeling EXTREMELY inspired by you as always <3<3<3