I’ve realized how much time it takes to edit a little video – it’s such a challenge and I’m reminded of college days, where a music video group assignment took weeks! What seems to be funny, endearing or cool at the moment, suddenly seems awkward or dorky upon review. Perhaps the constant review of your footage makes it even harder. You start to scrutinize all the details, even though it’s probably going to flash by anyone else who sees it. I’ve been wanting to somehow share my artwork, process and bits of my Italia life through video, but it’s taking forever to come up with anything half decent. To all of you guys out there who make videos and share them online, thank you and give yourself a pat on the back. It’s hard work!
Part of my process involves a bit of character development. See the little lady I’ve been trying to draw above? I suppose it’s a cute representation of myself, but it’s been challenging to draw the same character in different ways, but still retain the essence of whoever she is. The idea is so that you’ll realize it’s the same lady! But then again, when I watch cartoons they don’t really seem to change clothes, do they? Hmm. I’ve noticed that I lack control and consistency when drawing. It’s easy to make things look different, but what if I what to be able to duplicate something exactly? She seems a bit different each time…even if it’s a slight difference. I started thinking about development and realized maybe it’s okay that I’m not machine like, duplicating my drawings. Maybe that’s normal! I mean, even when we take pictures of ourselves we often look different or at some weird angle it might even seem like an imposter! The development part of the term character development, means ever changing and growth. So it’s okay to be a bit different, a bit inconsistent – and by that I mean my own life and my alter ego character drawings. Life is good…don’t sweat the small stuff and just go do something fun, right?! Yeah, that’s the way I’m going to think about it. Happy Friday!
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Dearest Linda, how FUN to know are editing a video! Such a wonderful challenge and i am looking forward to have a peek! I really adore your creating process and your little girl is sooo adorable! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to yoU!
Hi Jacqueline! Thanks for the excitement, but I fear it’s going to take forever…haha! Thanks for stopping by…hope to be able to show something soooon!
i love your character… she is so light and cute.
kt
Thanks, kt! Working on developing her in different situations and outfits
What a cute character. And good for you for tackling something so challenging.
Thanks so much…it’s definitely fun to draw these little girls…even if they turn out different, it’s like a new character
You could create your little character you like best on a piece of tracing paper. Like a “blank” person…and then add in clothes and accessories and details to change it up a bit. Sort of like you are making your own paper doll…except just transferring it from tracing paper.
Ohh, very cool idea! I did make a paper doll template before and just printed it out as a guide to work on top of… lately I’ve just been drawing freehand…so they turn out a bit oddly sized at times…haha!