Hi lovelies!

Here's my take on our class project. I can't wait to see yours, so please be sure to upload! It will help keep us all inspired and motivated.

Vintage Finds:

When doing my vintage treasure hunt, I kept being drawn to objects that reminded me of a tea party.

Vintage Tea Party - image 1 - student project

Sketching:

Before jumping into composition, I wanted to sketch some of the vintage finds that were resonating with me. Sometimes it helps to sketch the object realistically before you stylize it.

Vintage Tea Party - image 2 - student project

Composition Studies:

I ended up liking the composition where all of the items were lined up side-by-side. It gives a sense of orderliness, which helps balance everything since my illustrations are super stylized.

Vintage Tea Party - image 3 - student project

Picking My Color Palette:

Sometimes it's super clear what the colors should be, and other times it helps to do a couple of demos.

Vintage Tea Party - image 4 - student project

All Done!

What's so fun about drawing vintage objects is that they kind of feel like yours (and without having to buy them!). That's the power of illustration; you get to create your own little world and share it with others.

Vintage Tea Party - image 5 - student project

Shea O'Connor

Illustrator & Designer

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