Illustration Friday: Neighbor

Illustration Friday: Neighbor
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Whether it's a child's birthday party, a circus, or just for fun, wearing a two-person horse costume means someone has to be the back. Being a good neighbor means letting others go first sometimes.

Wish I hadn't made their armsies, eyes, and ears white—color contrast is too great. Maybe I'll change it tomorrow. It's been a couple weeks since I last participated in IF. Feels good to be back.

This is my drawing for the Illustration Friday (IF website) assignment to illustrate "Neighbor".

Illustration Friday: Neighbor

Comments

Ian T. said…
I really like that you've used a realistic horse outline for this, rather than a pantomime horse, and even though the people are puppet-like and cartoonish. The colour choices are excellent, though I do see your reservation about the white arms - maybe they suggest a skeleton? In any case, the horse appears to be in control - an attractive, catchy piece!
May 10, 2007
Janice Ykema said…
very nice piece.... I really like the concept.. and the way you execute it...
I agree... a lighter tone of that green might be less startling in terms of the arms...

Welcome back..
May 10, 2007
red-handed said…
This has a great toy-packaging feel.
May 10, 2007
arvindh said…
Haha that is a good illo! I have'nt been in the back like this - but I can imagine how difficult that must be.
May 10, 2007
Digital Scott's Illustrationblog said…
What a great idea! Love the colors. Yea, maybe the white arms a bit too stark. I love the dotted like about the horse! And the message is good too! Well done.
May 10, 2007
studio lolo said…
Wonderful, fresh concept!
May 11, 2007
Anonymous said…
Very well done!
May 11, 2007
imwithsully said…
Yes, yes. I agree this would make great packaging. I missed this one... I'm glad I tracked back to see this. Great concept.
May 19, 2007
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