More artses

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Okay, here's another picture - this time an actual watercolor painting, and original.




I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Yes, I realize Bertie's hair isn't that light and red, but watercolor looks darker wet than it does dry.

There are also two more Photoshop-colored pictures, but I wasn't satisfied enough with them to post them here, so I'll just link you to them in my gallery: one ; two

I'd love to do more fanart, but I don't have a whole lot of ideas. I'm willing to take requests if anyone has any (though I reserve the right to say no if the subject's way too hard or if it's something I'm uncomfortable with). It may help me pull out of my artistic dry spell, which has been going on for at least 6 months.

ETA: Not that I'm asking anybody to do all my brainstorming for me - I can come up with plenty on my own if I think hard enough. Just that, if there's anything you really want to see, feel free to mention it.

Comments

[zulu.livejournal.com]

Aww! All three of them are really cute.

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :) Capturing the cutenes is one of my #1 priorities!

[heavenly-rain.livejournal.com]

Awww.. I love them all :D

Your artwork is very pretty... and it looks just like them!

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Why, thank you!

[jestana.livejournal.com]

I don't know why you don't like those two photoshop ones. They're very lovely! So is the watercolour, of course.

If you'd like ideas, why not try illustrating some of your favourite Jooster fics?

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Well, the saying that every artist is their own worst critic is totally true in my case. It's not that I dislike those two, it's just that there's something that seems off to me...I think it's the eyes. Anyway, I'm glad you liked them!

I've considered illustrating fics, but pretty much for my own self (basically just loosely sketching scenes to solidify the images in my head)- I don't think I'd post any art based on fics unless the author specifically requested it, or left an open invitation for anyone to do so. Just my own personal feeling. I wouldn't say I'm out of ideas, exactly - more like all the ideas I have are slight variations of the same thing, which can get pretty boring.

[derien.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's the eyes. They're really good pictures, each detail is well drawn, but I think the problem is that the heads are too large for the bodies. Or at least Jeeves looks so, because he looks much like Stephen Fry but Fry has a BIG body. Still, they're gorgeous and droolable.

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Hmm. I didn't even think about the body size. I just took a look at the first one, and I think you're right, at least regarding Jeeves (not sure about the second, because of the angles). About the eyes: I didn't mean they looked technically wrong; more like there's something a bit vacant about them, I guess. And maybe I should have shaded the lash area a little more.

[silsbee329.livejournal.com]

I like them all very much. Please keep sharing them! As for ideas, how about Jeeves helping Bertie to dress (especially tying his ties...)?

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

I certainly will keep sharing, as long as I continue to produce.

Ooh, that's a good suggestion, thanks! *starts getting ideas*

[tourmaline1973.livejournal.com]

*happy sigh* I love these! So sweet and adorable :)

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And I ♥ your icon.

[careena.livejournal.com]

Those are great! Please keep 'em coming.

As for B's hair being light, I call it artistic license.

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Oooh, teen Snape! *ogles your icon*

I call it artistic license too. ;)

[slightlytookish]

These are lovely! I especially like Bertie in the second Photoshop one...just something about his expression is so endearing :)

As for ideas...I'd love to see Bertie and his duckie! :D

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I forgot about the duckie! That'll probably be one of the first things I do next.

[heidi-wiggin.livejournal.com]

Oh these are AMAZING!!
*worships you*

I would love to see Bertie in a tux at a fancy function wistfully looking at Jeeves who, as a servant, is relegated to the background. Ahhh inter-class romance. It's the best!

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

*receives your worship* Thank you!

A splendid idea, though it may be tricky doing all the people and whatnot. But I'll give it my best shot! Will have to think about which medium would be best for a picture like that.

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Bad news. I tried drawing your idea, but unfortunately the scene ended up being a little too complicated for me. I couldn't get anything to look right, which sucks because I was looking forward to this one. Sorry about that. :( But if there's anything else you'd like to see instead, let me know.

[emeraldreeve.livejournal.com]

Thank you for these! I love all of them! Something I especially like is the way you show Jeeves's bearing{his posture, how he holds himself}. I second the previous suggestions. I'd love one of them at the piano together.

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

You're quite welcome! And thank you. :) You know, I didn't even really think about his posture much, but it's great to know that it seems properly Jeevesy to you.

The boys at the piano? Will do!

[innocentsmith.livejournal.com]

Ooh, so pretty! (Bertie kind of looks like he's wearing bell-bottoms in the first Photoshopped one, hee.) Your style really does seem ideal for the period, and I second the liking of Jeeves's posture. It's sort of dignified and prim, but in a sexy way. Very Jeeves.

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! (You know whose style would really be perfect for it? Check out mnem_art. Her watercolors are so beautiful and innocent, like something out of a children's book, even when they're porny. She does HP stuff, but I dream of her someday joining this fandom).

Bertie does sort of look like he's wearing bell-bottoms, but 'tis just an illusion. (Imagine how Jeeves would react if he really did wear bell-bottoms!)

[innocentsmith.livejournal.com]

Ooh, how pretty! Her style reminds me strongly of...some illustrator whose name escapes me, but will probably return to me in a week. I can only imagine how awesome her stuff would be. In another style, you've seen lucylou's Jooster stuff, yes?

Someone needs to fic that. ^_^ I think they originally were worn by sailors circa WWII, which just makes it sillier...

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

you've seen lucylou's Jooster stuff, yes?

Yes, and I'm a great admirer of her work. She's so talented!

I agree, somebody should fic that. But it ain't gonna be me (I hate writing fiction)!

[birggitt.livejournal.com]

There are all lovables. I'll particularly like the one when Bernie is hugging his Jeeves =D

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[serpenatrix.livejournal.com]

Wow, I really like your style. They are gorgeous, the three of them, very sweet.

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed them. :)

[sor-bet.livejournal.com]

You win at clothing wrinkles and folds, and at shadows and light. I'm trying not to hate you because I like your art so much.....;-)

[ironicbees.livejournal.com]

Really? I always have such a hard time with clothing. I'm relieved people seem to think they look just fine!

Thank you very much!