The object of this contest was to create corgi dog breed illustrations heavily based off the photos provided by the client. The finished pieces would be used on clothing and decor items.
I decided to take a calculated risk with this submission, showing my skill not only with a computer, but also with traditional methods like ink and watercolor. I think it's actually a great method that people overlook in decor, adding some rich artistic texture and flair to the space that vector images often just can't provide!
For this piece, I started by sketching out the example photo, then layering watercolor, ink, colored pencil, and just a tad of acrylic paint to get the desired effect. Then, I scanned the image and tweaked the colors and textures a little in Photoshop. In the end, I think it results in something that looks as clean and professional as any vector illustration, but a little bit different and fun.