Doodling Ducks (Process) From Doodledayeo #14

Btw, Doodle Doodledayeo Challenge - Round 16 is already up and running! Go check it out and join it! (I missed Round 15 T_T) I hope I can make it in time for this round.

Weekly Challenge Round 14. Doodling ducks with umbrellas on a rainy day for @opheliafu's

The Entry Piece:

The Process:

I had to remind myself over and over to not to overdo this and draw it simple like a doodle should. I used a blank paper texture as the background.

I didn't like the ducks that came out from my first sketch so redrew them in a much simpler form. Put them nice and tight in a grouped composition.

I skipped a few of my usual steps with just a quick detailing straight on my rough sketch.

To give them the illusion of three-dimensional form, (apart from the rough hatching I did there) I added another layer of shades using a smudgy brush for a light rendering of value and tone.

Added another layer of watercolor wash effect.

A finishing touch with white highlights.

Applied a paper texture on the whole piece for a traditional look. A little tweak on the brightness and contrast and it's done!

I'm quiet happy with the result. Didn't spend too much time on it. It was really brief. I think I got it done in less than an hour.

Made a GIF using Werble app:

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