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Illustration Friday: Muddy

Illustration Friday: Muddy

February 12, 2010 Posted by Scott DuBar Children's Illustration, Illustration

My concept for this week’s challenge was based on my dad’s career as a paleontologist. Digging in the dirt and mud was a regular part of his job, and an aspect he enjoyed thoroughly.

I had a bit of a setback with this image due to the huge snowstorm this past week, and an unintended consequence is that my color palette came out a bit “muddy” as well. At any rate, I’m really enjoying these weekly challenges and for having another good excuse to push myself to be more productive/creative, or as my meditation teacher is fond of saying, ” Active, positive, creative!”

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  • Jason King
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    February 12, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Thanks for the comment for my Olympic mudboarder! I'm trying to treat the IF topics as real gigs and hoping to stay motivated to create more…I like your work! btw – I live in Montana, former home of the T-Rex and current home of Jack Horner, super-paleontologist!

  • Rui Sousa
    · Reply

    February 12, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Lovely work, excellent interpretation of the week´s subject. Great!
    Congratulations and keep the good work!

    Regards
    The Temporary

    http://www.ruisousaartworks.com
    http://www.ruisousaartworks.blogspot.com

  • Ben
    · Reply

    February 12, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Wonderful work, I love it 🙂
    Best,
    Ben

  • vidya
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    February 12, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Great work! Congratulations!

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