{art} Charlotte Appleby in Palette 20

[altocello]

This is a companion piece to "Nathan Appleby in Palette 37." I chose a warmer color palette for Charlotte, to reflect her personality, but wanted one with some cooler colors to represent that steely determination she shows when the chips are down and people need her. I absolutely loved the way Char Spencer played her, and I hope I've done her portrayal justice!

Drawn in GIMP on a Mac with a digital drawing tablet.

Disclaimer: This is a non-profit fanwork; no harm intended, no money made.




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Thank you to alby_mangroves and amphigoury for their awesome art beta skills, and to rocknvaughn, jelazakazone, and even Charlotte Spencer (I'm still a puddle of goo over that one) for cheering me on. I say this every time, but it's still true; you guys are my village and it wouldn't happen without you <3 <3

Comments

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

[altocello.livejournal.com]

thank you!!!! <3333

[alby-mangroves.livejournal.com]

hold the phone, the actor saw it? AMAZING!! This is a great result Cello, she's beautiful.

[altocello.livejournal.com]

she saw a snippet I posted to twitter (and LIKED IT, OMG), but I don't think she's seen the whole finished thing. I died anyway <333

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

This is beautiful. You've done an excellent job with the fabrics and her lovely hair.

[altocello.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I thought the hat would be the end of me, lol.

[emrys_mk]

This is beautiful. You captured Charlotte's determination and spirit so very well, and, as always, my eyes first go to the clothing and look for texture. Yours is exquisite!

[altocello.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! <3 It's drawn using the same brush (acrylic 2, if you're wondering), just in different sizes, but it's amazing how much of a difference that makes.

[lfb72.livejournal.com]

Beautiful, the limited colours really have a dramatic effect. Ot makes me think of those traditional painted movie posters. Oh, its a wonderful likeness.

[altocello.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, I do like the challenge of the limited palette. One of these days I'll get brave and choose one that doesn't have an obvious skin tone, lol.

[archaeologist-d.livejournal.com]

Really gorgeous. Love the color palette. Plus you captured her so well!

[altocello.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! <333

[thalialunacy.livejournal.com]

Love it! I like how she looks mid-action. There's a lot of energy there, and it's fabulous. :D