So, I asked my Dad to do various poses with certain expressions. I wanted to see if I could emulate these expressions and have the images to look like they came from the same person. I think that is what I find difficult, a character changing expressions or anticipation. My linear drawings are quite bold and are straight to the point, but my paintings are very suggestive. I like the suggestive-ness of these images and wonder if the paintings itself could lean into animation.
Texture vs Line
The original line drawing is simplistic but allows for suggestion, I wouldn’t say it’s flat – but, I find it difficult to understand a change of expression or the head at different angles. The painting allows for the imagery to have some depth and possible movement. I feel this would work as I really like this style and it might be refreshing to animate.