Florence Ambrose - 4/4/2002
Cartoon Character from "Freefall" comic strip,
Copyright 2002 by Mark Stanley
Pencil sketch - HB (#2) mechanical pencil
This is from my small sketchbook. It's the first sketch of this character that I thought I really got her "right" in. I was looking at a copy of a panel from one of Mark's cartoons, trying to capture the same pose and expression.
Larger image is 2X original size
5.6 in x 6.4 in, 40K, 72 DPI
Florence Ambrose - 4/5/2002
Cartoon Character from "Freefall" comic strip,
Copyright 2002 by Mark Stanley
Color sketch - Carbon pencils and colored pencils, inked line art.
My first attempt at a color picture of Florence, using traditional media rather than computer coloring. I looked at several comic panels of Florence, while trying to create this portrait. I am not quite satisfied with the fur and hair colors, but I had a limited range of supplies available on my trip. Otherwise, I think I did pretty well with this one.
Full size image is 8.3 in x 10.6 in, 259K, 72 DPI
Florence Ambrose - 4/7/2002
Cartoon Character from "Freefall" comic strip,
Copyright 2002 by Mark Stanley
Pencil sketch - HB (#2) mechanical pencil
This is from my small sketchbook. It's my first good sketch of this character where I tried a full body portrait. I was working from a cartoon panel that only showed her to just below her elbow, and from a few other panels in other poses, showing what her legs were like. So from the waist down and her left hand is "original art".
Larger image is 2X original size
5.5 in x 8.3 in, 47K, 72 DPI