Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Alice, rough 2/14

From Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 1, Down the Rabbit-Hole :
"Suddenly she came upon a little three-legged table, all made of solid glass; there was nothing on it except a tiny golden key, and Alice's first thought was that it might belong to one of the doors of the hall; but, alas! either the locks were too large, or the key was too small, but at any rate it would not open any of them. However, on the second time round, she came upon a low curtain she had not noticed before, and behind it was a little door about fifteen inches high: she tried the little golden key in the lock, and to her great delight it fitted!"


The Glass Table.

Alice in Wonderland has been done so many times by so many brilliant artists that I think the temptation can go both ways -- an illustrated moment works so you go with that even if it's familiar. It's worked for 150 years because it's good. Or you go the complete unconventional route. Which I'm sure some people to make work but for me that felt like I was trying too hard, it needed to be more natural. What I've tried to do with all of these pieces is strike a balance between familiar characters and moments and other moments, like the Glass Table, that I don't remember ever seeing illustrated before. Either way it's terribly difficult to go wrong with subject matter as captivating as this.

Here's an alternate coloring study for this one. It's possible for this one that when I come to drawing the final I think I might tighten up the focus on Alice and the table, bring it in a little closer.

Next post, Wednesday : "I wish I hadn't cried so much!"

6 comments:

Larry MacDougall said...

Cory - these are really terrific.

Anonymous said...

looks like the start of a great piece. I think i favor the blue scheme.

Majortotosite Pro said...

Currently its appropriate timing to produce a few plans for the long run and it is the moment to enjoy. Ive learn this post and if I may I desire to counsel you some interesting things or suggestions. Maybe you could publish next material regarding this post. I hope to learn even more issues related to it!
메이저사이트
토토

Racesite Pro said...

Thank you so much for this! I havent been this moved by a blog for quite some time! Youve got it, whatever that means in blogging. Well, You are definitely someone that has something to say that people should hear. Keep up the good work. Keep on inspiring the people!
경마사이트
경마

Totopick Pro said...

Stubbmled accross your blog and decided to have a very quick study, not what I usually do, but you have a great blog. Wonderful to see a site that isnt full of spam, and actually makes some sense. Awesome blog
사설토토
메이저사이트

sopfiaa said...

Although navigating the financial aspects of divorce is difficult, your blog piece about expenses in New York State offers some guidance. I value the openness and useful guidance provided, which helps readers better prepare for this momentous occasion in their lives. Fantastic work!
¿Cuánto es un Divorcio en el Estado de Nueva York?