So I've been attempting to enhance the cover image with colored pencils. Hm. I guess I'm done?
Here's the scan I made after I decided to stop fiddling around with it:
Interesting how different the colors look under the influence of the glaring light of the scanner. I suppose I could tweak it some more with my new Photoshop CS 5 - after learning the software better. I'll let the picture sit a spell while I take a shot at another mock cover, perhaps this time a retake of a published book.
But first, I'll take a crack at this week's
Illustration Friday challenge ("fuel"). Once again I have an idea that will tie it in to my "treehouse"
Sketchbook Project. Look for the picture to appear on this blog sometime this weekend. I have an SCBWI conference to attend tomorrow, so you may not see it until Sunday night.
So lovely to see the progress of your cover project. I like it a lot - I adore details like the card symbols on the window shutters.
ReplyDeleteDull images from the scanner... I get that too. Have been wondering whether it is the quality of the scanner. Making the room pitch black during scanning helps a bit.
Looks good to me Jeanie
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pia! I'll try scanning in the dark next time.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kayleen!