THE WIZARD OF OZ: DOROTHY GALE and TOTO, TOO

WB Marketing Art. Portrait of Dorothy and Toto from THE WIZARD OF OZ. Pencil.

This was rendered in meticulous detail as an assist for renowned artist David Edward Byrd, who was illustrating a series of collectible WOZ plates. I can't find the other 3 I did for him. The photo reference for such an old property was very difficult to work with. It was a struggle, but turned out well.

Ironic, considering the twister, that Dorothy's last name is "Gale." LOL!

See? Cuz it's-- all about-- the-- wind-- and...
...never mind...


*UPDATE - I'm deeply honored that this piece was selected as a DAILY DEVIATION, and so many more people here seem to have suddenly found it.

As for the meticulous detail rendering, yeah, it was a bit of labor. But, although the gingham dress pattern was tedious, it was Toto that was the real bitch! LOL!!

> ahem! < ...sorry...