Recently, I had several students tell me that they broke the
frame of their drawing to create a sense of liberation. This can be useful
thing to do, but should be used appropriately, not because your initial planning
was off.
In the book illustration I’m doing right now…the character
is backed into a corner, both literally and metaphorically. I’m carefully
debating how much of his body to show. At the scale I’m working fractions of an
inch count.
In this case, it’s all about the tip of the elbow. Believe
it or not…that can make all the difference in the world.
As I study the drawing throughout the day, I make minute
changes to capture just the right amount of restriction.
I’m almost there now. I’ll certainly have it right by
tomorrow.
