The last illustration in 2022 calendar, December, here we go!
I rarely create artworks that are very Christmassy, but this time I made an exception. I wanted to capture the kind of Christmas atmosphere I know I'd have been most excited about as a kid. Back then, Christmas was the most wonderful time of the year for me; the way the house was decorated made me feel there was something truly magical happening.
Pencil sketch on watercolor paper before inking.
The initial tiny sketch that the illustration is based on.
Inked outlines. Some outlines are made with pencil/watercolor pencils (santa, northern lights...) because I want those parts to have softer edges.
Above: a few images of the painting process of the illustration. Below: finished, scanned illustration.
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