Mondo - 2 (WIP2)
Added 2018-05-18 19:21:22 +0000 UTCRound 2 in the books and this piece is right on track. The composition and main elements are all pretty well in place now. I spent a fair amount of time developing the trees and plant life, which really bring the school to life. Growing up in Kansas where trees are sparse, I was always astounded by the level of vegetation in Japan. Even a mundane place like a public school is interwoven with charming gardens and even some crops. Always nice for a day dreamer like me to be able to look out from a generous array of windows onto a lush garden. Meanwhile, most classrooms in the high school I attended in Kansas don't even have windows.
Even with all the greenery the scene is still lacking animate life. Besides a few details, I mostly just need to add people and things to the scene. I have some fun ideas to weave interesting narratives into the scene, but I won't spoil it. Stay tuned for a satisfying transformation by next week's post.
Comments
I'm just excited to see the hidden gems and easy to miss details. No pressure though haha.
James O'Donoghue
2018-05-20 23:05:12 +0000 UTCThanks James! I'm having so much fun unpacking my memories and sharing this chapter of my life. It means a lot to me when I see the fans engaged in my work.
Slynyrd
2018-05-19 01:16:08 +0000 UTCLooking great! I've had Mondo 1 as my wall paper since you published it and i'm still noticing new interesting details. I love that these come out in progressive posts - it does keep me checking the calendar.
James O'Donoghue
2018-05-18 19:27:41 +0000 UTC
