Jen wants to paint fantastical things!

[Parson]

JenJen, These are great!!!! And I love the avatar. I wouldn't be a bit surprised that it looks a bit like you, full of life and fun. And if the last guy is sexy, there's hope for all of us, even me!

 

[Somni]

Very good. The two black and white ones remind me of some of the artwork in the Pratchett graphic novels, particularly the guards.

 

[JenJen]

JenJen, These are great!!!! And I love the avatar. I wouldn't be a bit surprised that it looks a bit like you

Make your own judgment here
http://www.sffchronicles.co.uk/forum/9854-post-your-pic-132.html#post1421735

Here's another sexeh fellah.

 

[Vertigo]

Ah... your link didn't work!

I love your "sexy" man. I Love how you make your characters very caricatured and yet at the same time incredibly realistic. I also love the detail I want to study them and understand all the bits of gear (definitely a bit Steampunky). What is the "sexy" man, are those potions or weapons or what in his coat?

 

[Parson]

The link worked fine for me. My opinion is "Yes, it does look a bit like you. Because if those pictures capture your essence so does the avatar.

You're a dark haired Swede? How unexpected!

 

[JenJen]

Yeah, think I might be a bit trinket obsessed. Love little bits and bobs.
The tubby man is a type of merchant.

You're a dark haired Swede? How unexpected!

I dye my hair to fit in.

 

[Vertigo]

The link worked fine for me...

The post your pic link worked fine it's just the "Here's another sexeh fellah." picture that's not coming up for me! Mind you I have been to JenJen's website (for her graphic novel thread) so have probably seen it there

 

[mygoditsraining]

Great images there and on your site, JenJen. Loving the watercolours.

So what are you doing for work, then? Freelancing it at the moment?

 

[JenJen]

Great images there and on your site, JenJen. Loving the watercolours.

So what are you doing for work, then? Freelancing it at the moment?

Thanks!

I'm currently doing one graphic novel with a writer which will be pitched to some companies at the next convention. We had a contract for it, but the previous publishing company got into financial difficulty, so we had to move on. But the fact that it's already been contracted before, should be a good sign. Hopefully

Also doing freelance work. Character designs, Character paintings, fantasy sketches, and now recently been commissioned to do a large painting of a steampunk-inspired scene.

On the side I'm experimenting and having fun with roleplaying stuff and my own story project, Skal. As a way to just 'relax' and do something for myself. If that makes sense.

 

[Allegra]

That's cool, JenJen! Love your paintings and schetches, just like Parson said, they are full of life and fun. And yes the two sketches do look like some Terry Prachett's characters.

 

[JenJen]

And yes the two sketches do look like some Terry Prachett's characters.

You have no idea how much of a compliment that is.
Paul Kidby (the artist for Pratchett) is absolutely incredible and an inspiration!

 

[StormFeather]

Love the detail in your pictures - so very jealous! Life and movement, the characters really spring to life off the (virtual) page. Fab talent!

 

[chrispenycate]

You don't do dragons by any chance?

 

[JenJen]

You don't do dragons by any chance?

Hi! Sorry about the slow reply, was traveling all day yesterday.

I have drawn dragons before, but my interest mainly lies with people, so if I include a creature, it needs to be there for a reason to interact with characters. If that makes sense?

Not good enough to make creatures into people yet. I can't get the same expression on them at all.

 

[Fuzzy Modem]

You have a very clean, developed, interesting style, and a real knack for proportion and anatomy.

I'd like to see this one with color:

 

[JenJen]

Oh yes! That one. It's just on a sketch paper over here, so I can't paint it unless I transfer it. Was originally just a concept sketch to get an idea of what the basilisk mounts should look like.

There will be more in colour in the near future (since they turn up in my story soon).

 

[HareBrain]

Jen, I can't remember which thread it was, but I remember recommending Miyazaki's Nausicaa manga to you. I've just been looking through a book called The Art of Nausicaa: Watercolour Impressions, and some of his drawings, especially the rough watercolour sketches, remind me of your work. If you can get hold of a copy, I'm sure you'd find it inspiring.

 

[JenJen]

Jen, I can't remember which thread it was, but I remember recommending Miyazaki's Nausicaa manga to you. I've just been looking through a book called The Art of Nausicaa: Watercolour Impressions, and some of his drawings, especially the rough watercolour sketches, remind me of your work. If you can get hold of a copy, I'm sure you'd find it inspiring.

Oh my god. I just checked it out on google images and on amazon.

I really can't afford this, but I'm going to buy it anyway.
Thank you so much for the recommendation!

EDIT:

I have now ordered it from Amazon.
Should feel guilty for spending money on books instead of rent, but hey. This is important!

 

[Parson]

I have now ordered it from Amazon.
Should feel guilty for spending money on books instead of rent, but hey. This is important!

It's nice to see someone with her priorities straight!

 

[Vertigo]

By the way, did you use an Iguana as the model for your Basilisk, the stance and body shape certainly remind me of one?