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51. ...another character study

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52. ...and the journey continues!



"Come rescue me, oh dear Aurelie!" Guided by the voice and the howling winds, she sailed through the dancing waves by the light of moon.

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53. Aurelie's Moon


“The night walked down the sky with the moon in her hand.”

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54. Spring


Here comes the sun!

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55. Elfingard

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56. Character studies


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57. IF: Adrift


A sea of clouds set him adrift when all of a sudden... He's stucked!!! =)

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58. character study

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59. 3s



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60. random sketches





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61. Aurelie's Town


This painting serves as one of the locations that inspired Aurelie's town for the storybook. Watercolor on Bockingford paper. 9" x 12"

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62. random sketches

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63. Aurelie's Garden


A quick watercolor study. 142 x 185 mm on Hokusai watercolor paper
Please excuse the poor picture quality. I'll rescan as soon as my scanner is back on track! :)

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64. Illustration Friday: Adapt


Guardians of the forest are known to have special characteristics that enable them to hide successfully in particular environments―as in camouflaging and adapting themselves to blend in with a certain surrounding. Similar creatures-of-myth have evolved over long periods of time in folk legends and tales that have captured my vivid imagination as a kid. Oftentimes we find ourselves not caring how we have invaded and destroyed the natural environment. I think it's only right that we exercise caution and care as we enter their world.

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65. Study for Elfindor


Here lies memories and tales of those who came and went in pursuit of legends and abounding treasures.

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66. Dracling!


Drakkun
6" x 8" Watercolor on Bockingford paper.

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67. Drakkun


Drakkun
6" x 8" Watercolor on Bockingford paper.

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68. Fall


Farewell bright sun! Farewell, as darkness swallows the summer! Gloom awaits the fall and winter's awakening soon!

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69. Aurelie


Young Aurelie is often visited by a strange magical dream. Little does she know this dream holds the key to the wondrous and enchanting world of Faerywinkle! Follow Aurelie's journey as she embarks on the most enchanting journey a young girl could ever wish for!

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70. Work in progress

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71. Draclings!!!




As promised, the original drawings above come with each order of the autographed copy of the "Art of Faerywinkle" inspirational art book.

A part of the proceeds from the book sales go to the Ancient Historical Society for Dragon Habitat located at Wingardian Isles North of Highland & East Butterfield Road, IL 60148. For info, call 1-800 DRACLINGS.

For those who want to donate to this worthy cause, you can email me at [email protected]! :)

Disclaimer: No Dragons were hurt during the sketching sessions. Please don't try this at home! ---and of course, I'm just kidding! :)

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72. Moleskine Sketches



A few sketches from Orlando. Some of this locations serves as inspiration for the environments in Faerywinkle.

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73. Dracling sketches




I find these creatures very challenging and fun at the same time. Since I am a big fan of Weta's King Kong and Lord of the Rings figurines, I bought and studied some of the dragons and dinosaur's skeletal maquettes for inspiration. It has always been a part of my creative process to surround myself with as much books and reference materials before I even begin sketching. Most of the time, I already have it in my brain. But there are times when there's really nothing going on in my mind! Although these characters may or may not be part of the final book, they have contributed a lot to the final Dracling character designs.
©Roland Mechael 2009

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74. Illustration Friday: Contagious



©Roland Mechael 2009
Illustration Friday: Contagious
Smiling is contagious! :)

For those who were following and are about to, the Journey has just begun! I am currently working on fleshing out the main characters and solidifying Faerywinkle's story structure. Coming from an animation and storyboard background, I can't help but adapt these aspects into the story. It helped me to structure it in a way where it feels like solving an interactive story puzzle. Creating an appealing character is tough, but it is one of my goal to create someone who's charismatic and lovable. After all, it is these character's adventures we are going to follow that would bring life and heart to the story. I wish I can talk more about them without giving away too much, but it has been a lot of fun bringing the story and characters to life! Below is a study for another enchanting piece. More Art to come!

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75. IF: Parade


Illustration Friday: Parade
In this enchanted woods, you may hear some Faeries singing and see flower sprites fleeting in a beautiful aerial parade of lights and splendor.

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