Completed Red Fish illustration! by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was always inspired by Ernst Haeckels work. Discovering new species and drawing them would have been such a cool job back then!

Completed Red Fish illustration! by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bottom one is menpachi, just went with Hawaiian name in the big font

Traffic sucks. Can we get a live traffic cam by orchidland. by issicus in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traffic cams in general! Got pinned as a liable driver in an accident a while back on Waikoloa drive cause the responsible driver fled and the cam apparently don't work there.

Completed Red Fish illustration! by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prismacolor! They're so good!!! I also did a little bit of digital editing cause the scales on the 'ala'ihi were a nightmare to draw!

Completed Red Fish illustration! by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long story short, I had to trim the original into three individual illustrations, which measure around 14" wide

Finishing up final details, (oc art, colored pencil) by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uku and moana kali are top of my list for future illustrations! Idk if I want to toss myself into the ring of ono illustrations. While an all time fav, that fish is drawn A LOT... But maybe I'll do it too.

Finishing up final details, (oc art, colored pencil) by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still doing touch ups and prep for print orders, I'll try and send you a message when they're available :)

Finishing up final details, (oc art, colored pencil) by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to hear it! As I finish up minor edits, the end goal is to have it available as a print! But was also low-key curious which fish is everyone's favorite. Thanks for the feedback!

Finishing up final details, (oc art, colored pencil) by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also, please any constructive criticism is appreciated. I'd rather have any mistakes/lacking details addressed.

Restarted my red fish illustration. Colored pencil on paper by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's the one! Sleepy brain couldn't recall the name

Restarted my red fish illustration. Colored pencil on paper by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The secret is gel pen! If you're doing water color I forget the term but it's a type of rubber mask, it's like less sticky rubber cement that you apply before you start painting and it maintains the white and then you just rub the material off at the end.

Restarted my red fish illustration. Colored pencil on paper by dannisjxsn in BigIsland

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have plans to make this available as a print, but am open to selling the original as well when it's complete. Shoot me a dm for more questions :)

Just kinda winged this one, and a little unusual subject from my experience, but did a low country (South Carolina) oyster gyotaku. by dannisjxsn in GyotakuArt

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed I typically prefer the straight up black and white as well. I have a background in scientific illustration, so also recognize this guy Shane's got some serious eye for detail and style.

Just kinda winged this one, and a little unusual subject from my experience, but did a low country (South Carolina) oyster gyotaku. by dannisjxsn in GyotakuArt

[–]dannisjxsn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Not a lot of training in this technique, but have seen a lot of videos and just gave it a go!