Category Archives: Josephine in the City

The Paparazzi Are Lurking – New Whimsical Illustration by Joana Miranda

Josephine’s got a new look and she’s getting a lot of attention!  Come back soon to see the illustration in color…

Jo and the paparazzi

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Happy New Year from Joana Miranda Studio!

Happy New Year

With all best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2013!

(Embrace the Moment greeting card now available on Joana Miranda Studio at Etsy)

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The Cougar – New and Improved Illustration by Joana Miranda

When I posted this illustration last week….

The Cougar for blog

I knew something didn’t quite look right.  After setting it aside for a few days, I realized that the problem was with the placement of the man in relation to the woman in the foreground.  I wanted him to be trailing behind her at a distance, and that’s why I made him significantly smaller.  However, according to the rules of perspective, the figures should share a common horizontal plane – in this case, their waistlines.  Because this plane was slightly off, the man ended up looking diminutive which was not my original intention.  (I admit, size matters!)

Fortunately, since I’m fairly facile with Corel Paint Shop Pro X5 (my photo editing program), I was able to make the necessary changes in placement digitally.  To do so, I had to separate out each element – the girl, the man and the background – so that I could play around with re-positioning the man in the overall composition.   Once I did this, I created new shadows for the figures, and reassembled the illustration digitally.  Here is the final result…

The Cougar new placement blog

And it’s now available at Joana Miranda Studio at Etsy!

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In the Looking Glass – Whimsical Marker and Ink Illustration by Joana Miranda

Whimsical Marker and Ink Illustration "In the Looking Glass" by Joana Miranda

(8.5 x 11 print now available at Joana Miranda Studio at Etsy)

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Time Out – Whimsical Marker Illustration by Joana Miranda

Whimsical Marker Illustration "Time Out" by Joana Miranda

 

(Whimsical illustration now available at Joana Miranda Studio at Etsy).

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Companions – Whimsical Watercolor Illustration by Joana Miranda

Whimsical watercolor illustration "Companions" by Joana Miranda

 (8.5 x 11 print now available at Joana Miranda Studio at Etsy)

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In the Bag – Whimsical Gouache and Ink Illustration by Joana Miranda

Even though I’m currently working out of town, I’ve got my art supplies with me.  And I confess I’m very grateful that Josephine and Andre keep popping up to keep me company…

Whimsical illustration "In the Bag" by Joana Miranda

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A Long Day’s Reward – Whimsical Illustration by Joana Miranda

Long Day's Reward - Whimsical Illustration by Joana Miranda

(Coming soon to Joana Miranda Studio at Etsy)

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Josephine Strolled with Andre – Whimsical Illustration by Joana Miranda

"Josephine Strolled with Andre" - Whimsical illustration by Joana Miranda

(Coming soon to Joana Miranda Studio at Etsy)

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Topsy-Turvy – Whimsical Illustration by Joana Miranda

I’m feeling a little topsy-turvy this week since I’m away from home.  Working on illustrations at a table in a hotel kitchenette is one thing; not having access to my beloved scanner is another.  Fortunately, I do have my camera with me, so I was able to take this photo of my most recent illustration.

Topsy-Turvy - Whimsical Illustration by Joana Miranda

I was going after an unusual pose, and more freedom in my lines.  The overall verdict is a little topsy-turvy as well!  Back to the drafting table kitchenette table, I guess…

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