The Hypnotist - ATC2

This is an ATC2 I created specifically for JoE. ATC2 stands for "Artists' Trading Cards: Generation 2". Any art card between 2" & 6" in any direction qualifies as an ATC2. The standard size for ATC2's is 2" x 3.5" (business card size.) JoE is the founder of ATC2, and he & Amy run a private group for artists who create this specific type of artwork. They are both very supportive leaders, and awesome artists. The artwork pictured was part of an ATC2 swap - JoE sent me some of his work, and I sent him some of mine. This swap was really nice because we like each other's work, but usually can't afford to buy from each other. Work in progress pics for this ATC2 are below :D

Title: "The Hypnotist" Date: Feb 6, 2006 Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencils & some ink Paper: 100lb Smooth Bristol About this Project: This is not meant to be a lesson, I'm just showing a work in progress =) This is an ACEO (2.5"x3.5" artwork).  ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions & Originals.  ACEOs are miniature works of art that are enjoyed by art collectors around the world.   Pic 1: JoE likes unique & interesting things like monsters, so I inked a creature holding a monster in a balloon. The creature is a hypnotist. Pic 2: I lightly shaded the hypnotist, and put some green into the background (looks like yellow in the pic, but it's green). I chose green because I know JoE likes this color. :) Pic 3: I added more color to the creature's face & body. Pic 4: I filled in the rest of the creature's body, & started working on his eye & the background. Pic 5: I worked on the background more. It's more greeny and interesting now Pic 6: Added more detail to the eye and some shadows all around Pic 7: Here's the finished ATC2 again. I cut off the excess paper & scanned the drawing with a dime for size reference.  Finished size: 2"x3.5".  (standard ATC2 Size).