Meet Lisanne Koeteeuw and discover how she brought this match to life in... well, Urusla's lair.
Lisanne , you had the fun task of visually connecting two cards! Tell us about that process and how you went about it.
Lisanne : The first step was to try out many small sketches to see what was possible in the composition. I've tried a few different perspectives; For example, I also tried something much more zoomed out with a cheering crowd and several explorations with Vanessa reaching into Eric's card and holding his hand. In the end I decided to go for a symmetrical composition, very close so we can see their expressions, and put them both in crowns. I wanted to choose a different mood for each character, despite the symmetry in the backgrounds. This is Ursula's fantasy victory, so she is completely at ease and enjoying her victory, while Eric looks blank and empty. I also enjoyed making the octopus banners and coloring them purple, which is Ursula's signature color.
What is your favorite Disney memory?
Lisanne : I have so many; my grandmother collected the VHS tapes especially for all the grandchildren, and I remember as a child sitting around the TV watching it with my brother, nieces and nephews, while eating ice cream. As an adult, it was also a great experience to finally go to Disneyland Paris ! I had never been there as a child, but was able to go there a few years ago with my boyfriend.
Where is your favorite place to draw and create?
Lisanne : It's a very boring answer, but it's just my desk! I'm the kind of person who needs a designated "workspace"; I find it so uncomfortable to draw in public and I seem to forget how to draw as soon as someone looks at me. I have a simple setup with a laptop and a digital tablet. Right now I'm about to move into a new place so everything is a bit messy, but I already can't wait to set up my workspace in my new home!
What is a favorite detail you put into a card you designed?
Lisanne : From my cards that have been released, it's just a very small detail, but I really enjoyed giving Vanessa/Ursula's shoes little clamshell heels.
You can view more of Lisanne's work on Inatagram @spookydraws_art .
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