IF: Norton in the rain (Double)

This weeks theme at Illustration Friday is “Double.” The double part of this sketch is, of course, the reflections in the puddle.  Making copies of Norton and the tree.

“When it rained, Norton would venture outside to clean his whiskers and fur.  He splashed in the puddles, and splished in the raindrops, until he was squeaky clean.”

Sketched with pencil and ink, and then painted over with watercolors. I started with a blueish/green wash, and then built up the browns and greens.  I went back over with the pen and a gray marker when I was done to work in a few more details and shadows. Total time, maybe an hour and a half.

Illustration Friday is a weekly creative outlet/participatory art exhibit for illustrators and artists of all skill levels.