One down, another started!

[ellenmillion]

No rest for the wicked fingers!




That STUPID compass! This piece isn't quite as effective mirrored, because it ought to read generally left to right, and it doesn't work as *well* from right to left. Poo.



And, I've started the next one; this time based on a poem from ysabetwordsmith.

I liked the idea of spider creatures (waaaay outside of my comfort-zone), and the challenge of doing ice and diamonds. It is ironic that I draw a LOT more fantasy than science fiction, yet I read and watch a LOT more science fiction than fantasy. So, it felt good to do something a bit sci-fi in flavor.







Both of these are for my Tell Me a Story project, and I will need to do at least one more, even though I think I can also use the Roses piece, because I went back through and didn't have quite as much work as I wanted for this sucker...

I haven't decided on another from the Story call... you may still post one, if you are inspired! There are several teasing with ideas, but nothing lightning-bolt yet.

Comments

[haikujaguar.livejournal.com]

Oooh, these are awesome! I love the spider one particularly.

[curvature.livejournal.com]

Did you need to mirror the whole thing?

Couldn't you have used photoshop to cut out the compass face and redo the symbols, rather than change the whole layout - or were the compass directions supposed to match up with the placement of the elements in the rest of the design?

Yay!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

You nailed the spiders! Okay, this picture is giving me the shivers now -- not because of the spiders, but because you've managed to capture the sense of impending doom. The fractured effect really carries. Must go link now.

Also, "Fire and Water" is gorgeous! Such delicate linework. The cloaked circle looks great. I am reminded of "The Lovers" in Tarot.

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, I did, because the west needed to be earth, north air, etc... It was heartbreaking to realize!

[pixiewildflower.livejournal.com]

Great art hon!

[littlefire.livejournal.com]

Ellen, I haven't officially written the story yet...I'd be happy to swap earth and water so it could be as you want it to be. Air just stays in the north - they dwell in the colder regions and fire in the south, but water and earth could totally swap. In the long run, it's such a small detail for the story (as long as fire and water are bordered) and I've not completely mapped it out - I'd much rather you fit the picture exactly as you want it and have it read as you planned it!

It's a stunning picture! I can't even begin to tell you just how amazed I am with it. The detail is incredible and the emotion is so wonderful. The dissolving is my favorite part because I've had the hardest time visualizing what it might look like. You nailed it!

Thank you again so much for choosing my story! Oh gosh, I'd love to put color to this someday if you'd ever be willing to let me!

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

I may totally take you up on that direction swap, if it's not trouble!

And I'm SO pleased it (otherwise! *laugh!*) fit your vision!

Re: Yay!

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

Horrah! Inking has begun...

Re: Yay!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

Inking is good! I so look forward to seeing the finished version.

[littlefire.livejournal.com]

Dude, flip it! ^_^

[fleeboy.livejournal.com]

wow! you totally knocked Fire and Water out of the park. you're so superinspiring.