Not Just A Kiss Parts 2 & 3

[pennswoods]

The next steps of my WIP for emmagrant01's Just a Kiss.

Part 2 had me ink the outline and erase most of the pencil marks. Things look okay so far, but the more color and detail I add, the more the problem areas stand out. I can see one here already that's frustrating me.

Part 3 beginning with color. I also gave Sherlock a nose, since it seemed part of it could be visible. John is supposed to have stubble, which is something I've never drawn before. I am sure there is a better way to represent this, and I'm not sure if I will continue to play with texture more. But any suggestions would be appreciated. I am also torn over John's pants. I am so tempted to make these into red pants just for the fun of it, but I don't know if it will be too ridiculous for the mood of this piece.

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Comments

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

NGL, this scene killed me. It's probably my most-read chapter from that series.

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[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

I loved this whole piece and this scene in particular! Emma hits all my buttons.

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Awww yeah. I love the look of worry on John's face here. It stands out even more when colored!

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I might go back and add more dimensions to his face once I get other things colored in. The stubble still worries me.

[foxestacado.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. That's *hot.* Whew. I'm fanning myself.

Got to read this story. So much to read, so little time!

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

Do it! This is from chapter 4, one of my favorite chapters.

[hey-its-michael.livejournal.com]

Is this really what it looks like, or is this just a "compromising position"? :o)

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

Heh. I hope I don't give too much away, but it's them simulating what it looks like. The simulation is still pretty graphic and gets a little carried away but not entirely.

[droxy.livejournal.com]

the stubble doesn't look bad. The trick when i do makeup is I shade first then stipple over it.

Stippling to you would be rapid dotting, try on a scrap piece of paper. Also, use two colors for stubble as a variation of the hair color.

he looks worried...

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

The stipple sounds like a good idea. i will see if I can experiment on something else first as I may have to use ink and not colored pencil the stipple, and it could come out too dark.

I'm glad he looks worried. This is what I was going for. This situation is happening under some degree of duress (hence the guy in the background watching).