In college I wrote and illustrated a book called "Teddy the Turtle." I didn't move forward with it because the story line didn't seem quite right. I discovered my Teddy sketches the other day, and thought they were still cute, but needed to be updated... so here we are.

Coloring

blocking out a color sketch for an old illustration that I’m re-doing

Monkey Mayhem

a sneak peak at some stuff I'm working on:

Monkeys are creepy in real life, but they're fun to draw!

Toned

Love using toned paper. There's something about it that makes my ideas flow better. 

Progressing on my project... I dreamt about a musk ox last night. I read somewhere that the musk ox represents endurance, strength, determination and service. I've decided to take that as a subconscious pep-talk, as well as a reminder to stay humble.

Nothing but a Hound Dog

Drawing some sad, wrinkly dogs for an upcoming illustration....

Inked

So I haven't posted in a long while... mostly because I've been busy doing ink drawings for clients (and for myself), and I rarely remember to scan 'em. Here's a few though.

all images © Laura Terhune

Character Designs

A friend and I just started creating a new comic/graphic novel. We're still in the beginning stages, and I've been working on some character designs. Below are some pre-vis sketches for the main character (the guy) and a secondary character (the chick), as well as some props and what not...

all images © Laura Terhune

Haunted

Here are a couple images I drew for a story concept in my storyboarding class. It was about some kids and their dog... who venture into an abandoned house to find it still has an occupant or two. My time spent in Savannah has definitely been an inspiration for me. (click for larger image)

Sketch!

My sketch for this week's Illustration Friday topic : "slither."

I sketched it yesterday. I'm gonna try to get it into full color tonight...