The Sound of Music is the first movie I remember watching with my family when I was young. My sister and I would always sing along to the songs and follow the dances from the film. I can't wait to share this piece with my family; hope they recognize it just by looking at the painting :)

1. My Favorite Scene

A Scene of

As a bookworm in my childhood, I was thrilled when Brigitta von Trapp appeared with a book in her hands. Since then, she has remained my favorite character in the movie, even though her personality isn't explored much after that scene.

2. Rough Sketch

A Scene of

3. Line Art (I got my first Lightbox for this step, which was exciting!!! )

A Scene of

4. Final Illustration

a. Original scanned painting

A Scene of

b. Corrections Made in Precreate A Scene of

Thoughts

1. Shadowing:

I usually draw on my iPad, where adding shadows is as simple as creating a new layer. Working with traditional mediums like gouache and watercolor was a totally different experience. When I tried to paint over an already painted background, it left strange stains. I had to repaint areas multiple times, which only worsened the issue. Next time, I will use different showdow colors for different objects and avoid painting over already applied paints.

2. Paper:

I am still figuring out how to control water for gouache and watercolor. Sometimes the paper is too absorbent or too slick, resulting in stains or a flat texture. I might experience with different types of paper.

3. Guide/Blue Pencil:

The package says that it would not show up in photography or scans, but it was quite visible in both.

______

To Madison,

Keeping this journal was a pleasure! I could only dedicate about 30 minutes a day, so it took me about a week to finish. However, during this time, I eagerly anticipated each day's hobby time. Thank you so much for making my life more exciting!

A Scene of

MiRi Park

1

29