Style Study: Chris Sanders

Style Study: Chris Sanders

Being away from home means a return to traditional art practice. I've taken this time to dive into Chris Sanders' style from Lilo And Stitch. Always been a big fan of his illustrations.

Couple takeaways so far:
- Lots of Bill Waterson, Henson and Frazetta influence.
- Thick limbs and high cheekbones are the norm.
- Simple, solid construction allows room for open, wavy calligraphic linework.
- Watercolor suggests form but doesn't fully render it out.
- Hands and feet are super fun. Meaty in the palms, and then the fingers are really only 30% of the mass.

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