tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.comments2023-05-30T01:21:37.715-07:00Felicia Cano's BlogFeliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-24015115961964852372017-05-16T00:25:43.643-07:002017-05-16T00:25:43.643-07:00Thank you for sharing your swatches!Thank you for sharing your swatches!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-29482964399299636702017-03-10T19:09:18.520-08:002017-03-10T19:09:18.520-08:00I know this is years later but I hope this works o...I know this is years later but I hope this works out! These are great drawings and I would definitely love to read this or even to see it as a picture book. Keep pitching it!Lynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-3745636664805503202016-10-30T09:21:27.155-07:002016-10-30T09:21:27.155-07:00Felicia, your work is AWESOME! You are making a lO...Felicia, your work is AWESOME! You are making a lOT of people happy! Keep it up!!! (And HAPPY HALLOWEEN!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224299608017698550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-5767371501180512652016-10-30T09:20:25.329-07:002016-10-30T09:20:25.329-07:00Your work is absolutely AWESOME and I know, making...Your work is absolutely AWESOME and I know, making a lot of folks happy! Keep it up!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224299608017698550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-61383415228684738262016-08-03T10:50:43.102-07:002016-08-03T10:50:43.102-07:00Oh no! let's hope it's not too difficult ...Oh no! let's hope it's not too difficult to still get updates through my blogger dashboard (I've done it before for other sites and sometimes it just doesn't work.) <br /><br />By the way, I LOVE your final webpage updates. Everything just says WOW!!! Makes me want to redo my website...Though I don't have as much quality/relating artwork to organize and look fancy. ^_^ hahaMike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-22478170838137212792016-05-02T21:25:10.708-07:002016-05-02T21:25:10.708-07:00Do you mean the story? Snow White and Rose Red by ...Do you mean the story? Snow White and Rose Red by the Brothers Grimm.<br />EXPOSÉ 6 is a collection of artwork from different artists published by Ballistic Publishing.<br />Or do you mean if it was made into a children's book? Then no, I painted this page and <a href="http://feliciacano.com/illustration/art/rose_red_and_snow_white-fish-Felicia_Cano.jpg" rel="nofollow">this spread</a> for my children's illustration portfolio.<br /><br />Thanks, I hope that answers your question. :)Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-25815483745154725332016-05-02T18:09:34.053-07:002016-05-02T18:09:34.053-07:00Please tell me you know the name of the book this ...Please tell me you know the name of the book this came from?? I've been looking for one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418643911992279523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-29811026178171004462016-03-14T13:31:14.564-07:002016-03-14T13:31:14.564-07:00Thanks!! I used a lot of reference for anatomy, co...Thanks!! I used a lot of reference for anatomy, color, and lighting. I really tried to push the design so they had more personality and be less like slightly cartoony realistic animals. It is a balance. :)Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-48117437542431763392016-03-14T12:43:55.696-07:002016-03-14T12:43:55.696-07:00carnivorous critters. haha nice. I love how much p...carnivorous critters. haha nice. I love how much personality is in each animal. Out of curiosity how much photo/onsite research did you do for this? (seems like you have such a good handle on human and animal anatomy!)Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-78018332338612665712016-03-11T14:12:33.551-08:002016-03-11T14:12:33.551-08:00Your art is so prominently displayed on the articl...Your art is so prominently displayed on the article, congrats! I guess that is the only reason you were able to share these two (and I assume you did a LOT more for this game)?<br /><br />It's amazing how much details you fit into a single character on these cards. It's like having a character and full background all rolled into one! Thanks for sharing.Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-50803400869258340602015-10-27T11:26:59.264-07:002015-10-27T11:26:59.264-07:00These are really cool illustrations. Very bold and...These are really cool illustrations. Very bold and expressive! Keep up the awesome art.RPG GMhttps://fyxtrpg.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-66816307111794631692015-10-20T14:32:43.066-07:002015-10-20T14:32:43.066-07:00What a fun project, and your art is very engaging!...What a fun project, and your art is very engaging! I love that you included your initials in every picture, but did it in a non-obtrusive way. Haha! <br /><br />Just curious...if you were to guess-timate how long you spent on these cards on average, what would that be? Also...how often do companies, like this one send you a physical copy of the board/card games you create? ^_^Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-37668677965484908252015-01-28T00:35:41.056-08:002015-01-28T00:35:41.056-08:00Thank you for your answers! I enjoy reading them ...Thank you for your answers! I enjoy reading them and always feel inspired. <br /><br />Honestly I think it was better that you jumped into the "more realistic work", because that makes it easier for you to pull back on the reigns and do your stylized children's work. I wish I had a more realistic foundation to build off of, because it is something I continually have to improve and "learn on the job", but truthfully I don't have a lot of patience to do realistic rendering.<br /><br />Now regarding your question about whether I always wanted to do Children's books...That's a complicated question. I've always loved stories and pictures that either transport me to a new place and/or inspire me and/or make me laugh, but when I discovered (with a little hard work) I could create and control those things myself, it was like I had received a letter from Hogwarts. Magic, mystery, and infinite possibilities at my control, and an entire world full of treasure waiting to be found (often hidden from casual seekers). It is something I've been addicted to ever since!<br /><br />Honestly I never set out to be in the children's market, it's just what I grew up with as a child, teen, young adult, and now a father. (Plus where else are you going to find stories and illustration combined so often?) SO naturally that's what I like to focus on and it is also where I feel most comfortable. I still have a LONG way to go before I get where I'd like to be, but I continue to improve and get closer to my goal in short leaps and bounds.<br /><br />FYI: I'm also hopelessly in love with all types of animation (especially Miyazaki, and studio Laika), and most comics, but I only have one life to live and devote my artistic endeavors. Sigh...Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-60336468992039356362015-01-27T18:10:53.762-08:002015-01-27T18:10:53.762-08:00I have always been interested in illustrating for ...I have always been interested in illustrating for children. When I was starting out I think I got a little discouraged. I think I talked to too many bitter people. :) It felt like it was hard to get into (everything is) and so I kind of put it aside for a bit. I would do projects here and there but I was focused on more realistic fantasy and scifi work.<br />I love working on games but I feel like my style doesn't fit as easily with what is popular. I tried for awhile to push myself into fitting in better but now I kind of just adjust for the project but remain pretty much in a "my style". I definitely still need to improve on my more realistic work but I am more focused on trying to get better at work for a younger audience. I guess ideally scifi and fantasy for kids. <br />It is partly financial too. It is better to have a range of clients so if one market slows down you can focus on another.<br /><br />How about you? Did you always want to do Children’s Books?Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-54773937286352492322015-01-27T15:10:28.171-08:002015-01-27T15:10:28.171-08:00I'm not too good at marketing either. At least...I'm not too good at marketing either. At least you are keeping busy, right? An agent would be ideal though. :) <br /><br />So if you don't mind me asking, are you leaning more towards the Children's market because your interests are changing, or because the market probably has more work? Or maybe it is something else alltogether. ;)<br />Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-8150530003055333652015-01-27T15:03:24.790-08:002015-01-27T15:03:24.790-08:00I know you are busy, so no worries.
Honestly the ...I know you are busy, so no worries.<br /><br />Honestly the main reason I asked is because I need to start my studies up again. it just doesn't seem like there is enough time in the day, but your sketches looked like fun! ^_^<br /><br />P.S. I love Clio's work too. Very inspirational. ^_^<br />Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-33527578266911717952015-01-27T13:41:57.196-08:002015-01-27T13:41:57.196-08:00Sorry I didn't get back to you. The holidays w...Sorry I didn't get back to you. The holidays were hectic.<br />I sketch them out in pen first. Like little thumbnails with notes on color (if needed). Then later based on those sketches I redraw them in a larger watercolor paper sketchbook. I use colerase pencils. Then I watercolor them when I have time. Little thumbs take a minute or 2, pencil sketch 10-15 mins (or more), and watercolor 15-45mins.<br />I really wanted to practice watercoloring more often and in smaller projects (not big fan art illustrations). I got really inspired by Clio Chiang's work. <br />http://www.cliochiang.com/<br />She has a book out of people watercolor sketches that I just love! I use to draw studies of people all the time with markers and I missed it.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-11640540873384504472015-01-27T13:31:11.200-08:002015-01-27T13:31:11.200-08:00Thanks Mike!
I am trying to work more in the child...Thanks Mike!<br />I am trying to work more in the children's market right now. I still do sci-fi and fantasy projects for games but it is more like 40% of my freelance work. The rest is Children's Books and games for more younger audiences. It is hard though to try to control it. I work pretty steady during the year so sometimes it is just what comes my way. <br />I do want to look into an art rep or a literary agent to help. I am horrible at marketing. :)Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-39621165428794219642015-01-27T11:23:18.171-08:002015-01-27T11:23:18.171-08:00Love the facial expressions, and I really enjoyed ...Love the facial expressions, and I really enjoyed all the posters you "Hid" in the library and classroom! Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I find it amusing that more and more of your work is leaning towards the children's market (and away from Fantasy.) Is this a conscious decision (something you prefer), or are you just going with the flow (whatever comes your way, you will work on?) Just curious. Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-66092842597703166182014-12-15T15:08:23.764-08:002014-12-15T15:08:23.764-08:00What a diverse group of people. Great sketches! I...What a diverse group of people. Great sketches! Is this a new challenge you are setting for yourself, or do you always do this and this is the results over a period of time? ^_^ I'm also curious how much time you spend drawing the actual person...because in my experience you usually have 5 seconds to 5 minutes to get the essential sketch down. haha!Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-60441940532748659212014-10-15T11:11:02.347-07:002014-10-15T11:11:02.347-07:00Once again, really love the house and the trees ar...Once again, really love the house and the trees are a nice touch!<br /><br />That's a good idea about sculpting the heads for lighting. I've thought about using it before...but am usually too rushed! hahaMike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-38561167894031039512014-10-13T17:53:39.014-07:002014-10-13T17:53:39.014-07:00Thanks Mike!!
Cool! How did you like working with...Thanks Mike!!<br /><br />Cool! How did you like working with the textbook company?<br /><br />Totally not impertinent. I think they are always looking. I couldn't find their contact info on the website either so I will email you their email. :)<br />Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-9090475922524470142014-10-13T13:34:14.276-07:002014-10-13T13:34:14.276-07:00WOW, I love Halloween books (my personal favorite ...WOW, I love Halloween books (my personal favorite genre), and your cover illustration is WONDERFUL(especially that HOUSE! SO perfect!) I can't wait till you post more of your book!!!<br /><br />I recently did a children's book for a textbook company about a scary night, and spent alot of time doing old Victorian brown stone townhouses (you can see the cover on my new facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MikeBlakeIllustration). That was alot of fun...I love old houses. <br /><br />This may be a impertinent question, but do you know if the company http://www.readinga-z.com/ is currently interested in new artists? Looking through your book several others on there, it seems their projects are alot of fun! I couldn't find a contact about illustration on their website...just thougth I'd ask. ^_^Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-46130170585525075842014-06-27T07:28:07.122-07:002014-06-27T07:28:07.122-07:00You are amazing! Thank you for taking the time to...You are amazing! Thank you for taking the time to explain and depict your process. The visual breakdown was exceptionally helpful! <br /><br />Honestly, I've gotten rather lazy over the years and don't really organize my layers that well. I mostly use them as a paper trail...in case I want to go back and see how I did a particular illustration..which means I have alot of big files. These last few posts might give me the motivation to get back on track into organization and save my poor processor from being overworked! ^_^ haha ThanksMike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16944629.post-78547377331981353862014-06-26T22:46:55.274-07:002014-06-26T22:46:55.274-07:00Okay so I hope this answer your questions. :)
http...Okay so I hope this answer your questions. :)<br />http://feliciacano.blogspot.com/2014/06/flourish-and-blotts-painting-planing.htmlFeliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001700104359559764noreply@blogger.com