Opossum Mama Illustration

When a girlfriend was interested in a possum illustration that would represent her and her four young daughters, I couldn't wait to start. It would do double duty as a Valentine's present.
My husband, the banjo master, loves possums. It's a little late, but it's finished!  

Baby Manatee Finished Illustration

Well Roc is done.  I used the water texture pattern on the manatee as well, then used my wacom tablet to shade him all on one layer set to 30% opacity.  I am pleased with how he finished up, especially the mossy green that colorizing the line work lends to piece.

Baby Manatee Color in Progress

I've colorized the drawing layer and added a vector layer with a gradient to introduce color to this little guy.  He's really cute, and looks like a boulder at the same time.  I think I'll name him Roc.  To much?

Baby Manatee Pencil Drawing

This rough sketch of a baby manatee was done with a 2B pencil.  Like weightless elephants, manatees have a wonderful sculptural mass, and the sweetest expressions.