Laura Bifano's paintings- Update 11/01/2012

[Laura Bifano]

Hey guys!
My name is Laura, I'm an illustrator based out of Victoria, BC. I've been a forum member for years now, formerly under the handle "Biffno."
Here's some of what i've been working on for a solo show in Calgary: a series of 10 pixel animal paintings called "Menagerie."

Here is 1/10:

[Damariss]

Nice. Like the pixel concept.

[Quint_]

I really like this, it's quite unique. I look forward to seeing more!

[Nocebo]

This is what happens with to much minecraft j/k

I love it. It made me smile from the sec i saw it.

[bjoern3000]

More! More! More!

[sk1nz]

this is quality, love the idea!

[Seaport]

This is great, made my day, thanks

[Laura Bifano]

Thanks guys!
I'm glad you like them!
Haha, I've never played, but hey! maybe that minecraft guy will want to hire me to work on his next game? Dude's a bizillionaire, right?

Here is the next image in the series, a dainty crane and his latest catch!

[Ccs]

These are really cool. I like the colors and the concept.

[Velocity Kendall]

i really like the stork one, the colours, the idea, the lot. The deer image is pleasing but dont the angled legs break the pixel theme?

[Laura Bifano]

Thanks everyone!
Kendall: It most definitely does. I'm not really a pixel art purist by any means, so I deliberately wanted to curve the legs to add a bit more gesture and expression to the animals.

[neuroballistic]

Brilliant! Is it watercolor?

[Laura Bifano]

Thanks Neurobalistic! It's acrylic ink, a really wonderful and versatile medium.

If anyone is interested, I'm making prints of these available through my etsy store!

Here is another lil' pixel/ block guy! The tortoise and the scorpion!

[Laura Bifano]

Image 4/ 10 in the series.

The badass Honey Badger!

[Revolution77]

Cool concept. Great work.

[Laura Bifano]

Thanks Revolution77!

Here are two more from the series.

The majestic Peacock and pretty much the raddest animal in existence: The octopus!

[lennon]

Beautifull, specially the last two and the turtle. Amazing work!

[Laura Bifano]

Thanks Lennon!

Oh man, I'm getting behind on these.

Here is yesterday and today's:

[old rasputin's ghost]

THESE ARE AWESOME, I really like the Turtle, Octopus, and Honey bees... the bees are so cute! Not to mention they are all handled very well.

[bjoern3000]

Love these!
Thanks for showing!

[SoufMeng]

Wonderful, I love them!

[Goog]

these...are...AWESOME

[kingkostas]

awesome!!!thats really interesting. Love the octapus

[walnut]

Beautiful series, i reckon you could easily do a few more of these.

[Laura Bifano]

Old Rasputin's Ghost (Best forum name ever? I think so): Thanks man!
walnut: Thanks so much!
kingkostas: Thanks man!
Goog: Cheers.
SoufMeng: Thanks dude.
bjoern3000:
walnut: Sure! Just give me a week and a few beer.

Here is the second-to-last in the series. Eee! Almost done!

The mighty tiger:

[ScaryPotato]

Nice work on this project of yours! I love the depth you managed to get in the octopus image, and the tiger is a close second. The stripe motif on the 'blocks' is perfect. What is the last animal in this menagerie I wonder??

[anjy]

Love the concept and execution! Keep it upzoz.

[Laura Bifano]

Here is the last in the series:

The Merry Chase!

[TeamFox]

These are beautiful. I especially appreciate your last entry.
The contrast of sharp angles to the smoothness of nature is inviting.

[vegaking]

Soft tones and pure thoughts,all collections!!