Steps to making an illustration. (The following example was created for TOWN magazine)
![](https://aliceink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Photo-Feb-12-8-42-33-AM-279x300.jpg)
2. sketch concept ideas (this was an editorial work, so I worked on the sketch digitally in Photoshop using brush tool, within the pre-determined layout of the page)
![](https://aliceink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/April-concepts.jpg)
3. after determining which concept to follow (in this case, I chose #2 – it was the more difficult path and I always love a challenge!), finalize detail and clean up the drawing….
![](https://aliceink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/April-concept_final.jpg)
4. painting (the fun part!) This piece was painted in Photoshop using various art brushes.
![](https://aliceink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ratterree_April-MissBea_final.jpg)
5. And lastly, enjoying that sparkly happy feeling when you finally hold it in your hands!
![](https://aliceink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1253-1024x1018.jpg)
And see all the beautiful current and past TOWN issues here: https://towncarolina.com/past-issues/
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