Some of my favorite tools to sketch with, are marker and colored pencil. One of my favorite three-dimensional techniques is mixed media collage. One day, it seemed like a fun new idea to add clay to that and digitally combine them all. So, I did!
The original sketch was based off a character I made in the likeness of my daughter, Mya. I will never forget how cute she was the day she finally got to wear ear muffs in the cold. We live in the desert, where we don’t often have much need for winter gear; however, this day we traveled into the Ruidoso, NM, mountains, to do some tubing and see some snow.
“One day, it seemed like a fun new idea to add clay to that and digitally combine them all. So, I did!”
I took my Mya character concept and sculpted her a sweater out of polymer clay. it was fun to see it take a paper drawing to a 3D level. Scanning in the sketches I made for the scene, I worked in Procreate for the iPad to add color and combine the techniques. I added in paper pattern texture to the mixed media collage, as well.
PLEASE FOLLOW ME as I embark on a quest to enjoy, learn from, and raise my bamBEANos, in the best way this Mama Chickpea can. Art is my “balance” to life and I enjoy all the DIY therapy I can handle!
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