SNEAK PEEK: Portrait of Ellie from "TLOU2" + Poll Results 🌇

Hello everyone!

I've been drawing on my iPad for the last two days. I wanted to sketch a portrait of Ellie from "The Last of Us" because I really like the game (although I haven't finished it yet) and now the series based on it was released. I wanted to draw this character before I start watching the new production because soon I may be influenced by the actress's performance.

I admit it wasn't easy... 

Ellie has very subtle features and I have the impression that her face is a mix of at least a few celebrities. She looks a bit like Emma Watson, a little like Elliot Page and a bit like a very young Kristen Stewart. (I had to use the liquify tool A LOT!). An additional difficulty is the fact that she is not a living person, but a computer render, so her facial expressions are specific, and I always like to look at the movement of the face as an additional reference. 

I hope you like the final effect though 💚 

Let me know if you have questions or would like to see some more detailed content about it 💌 

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UPDATE: In the last poll on both platforms (Patreon and Discord) won the mood-board "Skyline Sunset". Thank you all for voting! 🗳 

I'm going to draw an artwork based on it and invite you all to create your versions!

️💬  HOW TO DO IT? There are no limits. You can use the entire mood-board as inspiration for your own interpretation, or only its fragments - for example, a reference photo or the color palette itself. It can be digital or traditional. It can be made with colored pencils, oils, ink or watercolors, whatever you like! 

📎 DOWNLOADABLE COLOR PALETTE: Under this post you can find the color palette I prepared if you'd like to use it in Procreate.

📅 The challenge will end in a month - February 19th. If you want to post your work on Instagram as well, remember to tag me so I can find you :)

🌇 "SKYLINE SUNSET" - a lively mood-board based on a photo uploaded by @Dimane. The palette contains vibrant complementary colors. The theme is about the evening life of the city, atmospheric light falling on urban architecture, moods associated with the ending day - for some it is a lively and joyful time of going out with friends, for others a time of rest and tranquility.

That's all for today!

Hugs,

Gaby