Cyclist Paper Doll Variations and Completion
30/03/12 12:12 Filed in: Pellinore Press
Before even completing the key block for the Cyclist Paper Doll, I scanned some proofs into the computer and played with some color variations. I had decided the piece would be in two colors, which, when layered in the printing process, would create a third, possibly something close to black. I chose a deep blue for the key block and was considering an ochre/orange for the second. I proofed the key block in a blue and then used watercolor to try colors for the second. As I planned to use the second color as both local color and shading/tonality, this made placement crucial. I was concerned that if I only used it as local color the overall piece would lack consistency.
I tried two versions of the ochre, one of which was so unpleasant when paired with the blue that I won’t show it. The ochre below was the better one, but I was disconcerted with the dark green created when it layered with the blue. So, I tried a magenta with the blue (not shown, too horrible for sensitive viewers!) and a salmon. None of these were satisfying in all the costumes, and I finally conceded and tried black, an old standby, paired with a medium blue. This was much better overall, though I felt a little defeated by my lack of success with two real colors. Below are some of the variations. I will be listing the Cyclist on Etsy soon if you want to see detailed, cleaner shots of the final black and blue version.
There are hats/helmets for each costume, but I only bothered to include the one for the bloomers in these shots, because it really completes it.
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I tried two versions of the ochre, one of which was so unpleasant when paired with the blue that I won’t show it. The ochre below was the better one, but I was disconcerted with the dark green created when it layered with the blue. So, I tried a magenta with the blue (not shown, too horrible for sensitive viewers!) and a salmon. None of these were satisfying in all the costumes, and I finally conceded and tried black, an old standby, paired with a medium blue. This was much better overall, though I felt a little defeated by my lack of success with two real colors. Below are some of the variations. I will be listing the Cyclist on Etsy soon if you want to see detailed, cleaner shots of the final black and blue version.
There are hats/helmets for each costume, but I only bothered to include the one for the bloomers in these shots, because it really completes it.
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