Alright, so today I spent some time digging into Emma Lofgren’s work. I’d seen bits and pieces before, and it just kinda stuck with me. Decided, why not try and see if I could capture some of that feel myself? Just felt like a good exercise.
Getting Started
First off, I gathered a bunch of her images online. Just looked through them, trying to soak up the style, the colors, the way things are put together. Didn’t need anything special, just used my regular tablet and the drawing software I always have open. Kept it simple.
The Actual Trying Part
I started just sketching loosely. Wasn’t trying to make an exact copy, you know? More like borrowing the vibe. Spent a fair bit of time just laying down basic shapes and figuring out the flow. It felt a bit clumsy at first, trying to follow someone else’s lead like that.
Color and Texture Fun
Next up was color. I noticed she uses some really nice palettes, so I tried to pick colors that felt similar. Then came the textures. This part took ages! Finding the right brushes and applying them so they looked kinda like her style… yeah, that was the tricky bit. I messed around with layers, tried different blending things. Lots of trial and error.
What I Noticed
- Making the layout feel natural like hers? Harder than it looks. My first few attempts felt really forced.
- Those textures she uses are subtle but really effective. Recreating that took a lot of fiddling.
- It really makes you appreciate the skill involved when you try to actually do it yourself.
How It Ended Up
So, what did I end up with? Well, it’s definitely got hints of her style in there, I guess. It’s not a masterpiece, and it doesn’t look exactly like an Emma Lofgren piece, but that wasn’t really the goal. I learned a few things about putting things together and using texture, which is cool.
Overall, it was a decent practice session. Good to step outside my usual habits and try to analyze and learn from someone else’s approach. Definitely got me thinking differently.
