Stairs - a drawing for Dwelling
In this post you can see the illustration 'Stairs' that I created for Chapter Thirty Six of @dougkarr's amazing novel Dwelling.
Morris strained for the tenement handrail. He’d climbed these stairs without since he’d learned to walk, and now here it was, a lifeline.
Chapter Thirty Six of Doug Karr's novel Dwelling
Creating an illustration for Dwelling
The drawing of the stairs was sketched out lightly in pencil. Then areas were masked out and subtle tones were built up in inks.
He started to cough. A few sharp phlegmy pants of air at first, but then another flight up, his esophagus seized and his breath became shallow.
Chapter Thirty Six of Doug Karr's novel Dwelling
'Stairs'
If you want to see some of my previous ink illustrations check out DWELLING, an illustrated crime novel collaboration between myself and fellow Steemian @dougkarr, set in New York’s Lower East Side. Dwelling is now available in print and ePub.
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I just can’t help but stare at these captivating stairs.
You'll get over them, just take it one step at a time.
I love the shading and the light grunge style at the walls. The stairs pretty much look like they were made of concrete.
@opheliafu what beautiful illustration dear friend, I really like the realism that has. congratulations for another great job
I wish you a wonderful night
I looks very realistic.
I really like the work you're doing for Dwelling. It's very edgy, graphic novel style.
I love this image and the way you've posted it. Feels like I'm reading the actual story
I've always love black and white art, this is really nice!
Hello @opheliafu, thank you for sharing this creative work! We just stopped by to say that you've been upvoted by the @creativecrypto magazine. The Creative Crypto is all about art on the blockchain and learning from creatives like you. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Steem on!