Tuesday, September 6, 2011

What's on my desk...


So, I'm dusting the cobwebs off my poor lonely blog and posting a peek at what I'm currently working on.  I hope everyone is well. Sorry I've been so neglectful of my blog.  Just busy, busy, busy.  So, let me know what you think of my little guy.  He's a character for a book I'm currently working on.  Just some sketches for now, but I'll put some more polished images up soon.
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38 comments:

  1. Andrew FinnieSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    ahh well I took one look at him and smiled - he's great. He's cute but individual, and obviously flexible - as you have drawn him in so many different situations and still maintained his personality and character.

    I think he is a wonderful character to work with! The eyes and the mouth are so lovable eh?

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  2. k.h.whitakerSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Oh thanks Andrew. Its much harder for me to draw like this than it is to do realism, so I have been playing around with him for weeks. It's a little hard to view on the IPad. I may need to post a larger image so that it is easier to view. This is just the canvas I was sketching on and I'd not posted in far too long :)

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  3. micheleSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    He's a cutie! Good luck with this- hope you find more time to create! :o)

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  4. Andrew FinnieSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Heh I forgot to say how much I like the arabesques in the hair :)

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  5. FaruffaSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    all the characters are so lovely, the little guy is adorable, and I like the arabesques in the hair too :o)

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  6. k.h.whitakerSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Ah, good, I'm glad the arabesques work ;) My daughter said he looked a bit like Medusa, LOL

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  7. Linda HensleySeptember 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Very cute character! I like seeing your sketches too. I've always had curl envy, so I like his hair too :) Good luck with your project!

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  8. k.h.whitakerSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    thanks Linda :)

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  9. Dear FirefliesSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Ooooh, he's lovely, Karen! I think you successfully added that extra cuteness by putting him in a tie dyed tee...simply adorable. (^_^)

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  10. k.h.whitakerSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    you all are very sweet, thank you

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  11. Elizabeth Rose StantonSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I think it's really hard to draw a character over and over -- and have it maintain its "character." You definitely have! The expressions on this little guy are great. Wonderful sketches...I am looking forward to seeing more!!

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  12. k.h.whitakerSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    thank you so much Elizabeth! You made my day :)

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  13. ShirleySeptember 13, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Karen!!!!! I'm so excited to see your post..and all of the adorable sketches of this wonderful character! You've really captured such sweetness in him..I can't wait to see the book. Keep on going..he is a gem! : )

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  14. k.h.whitakerSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    thanks so much Shirley :)

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  15. Andrew FinnieSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    It's Thursday - time to show the next character :)

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  16. k.h.whitakerSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    yes, you are absolutely correct Andrew, I'll get on it right away :)

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  17. Andrew FinnieSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Heh :) well if you do one character a week soon you will have a whole stack to pick from - and we can vote who will be the bad guy :)

    Had great smoked turkey legs again last night - burnt the vegies but they are only for decoration after all

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  18. k.h.whitakerSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Arggggh, 12 hours of school work a day is not conducive to creativity! I need a break so I can draw with out passing out while I try to ;)
    Have you posted pictures of your turkey legs? I'm about to start a week long juice fast, I'd love something to drool over and wish for ;) Maybe I can paint another character this weekend, I hope, I hope...

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  19. Vanessa Brantley NewtonSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    What a cutie patootie!! I love this fabulous little character. I hope we get to see more. I am on the mend sistergirl. I am taking sometime to rest and restore. I think I have been just going and going and going without a break or a vacation. I wouldn't know a vacation if you waved it in my face it's been that long. Anyway, thanks sooooooo much for you words of encouragement and care. They mean the world to me. Best to you Sweetie for a wonderful weekend and week a head.
    Hugs
    V

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  20. k.h.whitakerSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    thanks Vee, he's based on my grandson so I am partial to him ;)

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  21. Paige KeiserSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    ADORABLE!!!!!! SO CUTE!!!!

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  22. k.h.whitakerSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    wow, thank you so much Paige!

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  23. MrBibleHeadSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Hey Karen! I love your little guy! I think I see Myles in him? The sketch of him with the teddy bear is so adorable! Congrats on the project! I can’t wait to see the finished project. I know it is hard to find the time , but I try to do one thing a day toward my goal... even if it takes only ten minutes. If I do that for a week instead of nothing, I am over an hour closer to that goal. Hey thanks for the well wishes. I am feeling much better today, but am taking off another week of work to fully recover.

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  24. k.h.whitakerSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    thanks Jack, it is supposed to resemble Myles. Glad you are feeling better. It's smart to take time off and not push yourself when you have been ill.

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hello Karen, thanks for visiting!
    I love to see sketches, I think I like more than to see the finished work! is as if I were in the kitchen by the cheff and not on the bench waiting for the dish, I mean?
    I think I learn more from watching the sketch to the finished work, (I feel closer to the artist)
    For this, I say thank you very much for showing and sharing.
    Well, you're a very good artist, eh, the two drawings are up on the right are very good.
    I congratulate you.
    kiss
    Roberto
    PS: sorry this comment will be anonymous, as there is a problem with Blogger, forgiveness

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  26. k.h.whitakerSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Thank you Roberto, you so kind.

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  27. roberto M.September 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    OK i come just to say hello, because i did not can leave comments until just now, and i am testing if now works.
    Bye, Thanks!

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  28. Andrew FinnieSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Hello Karen, well I just got back. hanging out to see the next chapter :)

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  29. k.h.whitakerSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    soooooo sorry Andrew, I have been sick for two and a half weeks... :( I've been working a little, just not posting anything, yet.

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  30. Andrew FinnieSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Ahh, I hope you are feeling better soon. Two weeks ... aaaaaaaaaaargh. It must have been from being the human gym !

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  31. ShirleySeptember 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    So good to hear from you Karen! I'm so sorry to hear you're sick!!! Bummer I tell you. Thank you for stopping by..you hang in there friend!! Hope you're back at the blogs soon. : )

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  32. Vanessa Brantley NewtonOctober 1, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Hey Mama!! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today. You made my day. I am on the mend. Still hurting, but getting better everyday.
    Hope that you and your family are doing well. Wishing you a sweet weekend.
    Hugs
    V

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  33. k.h.whitakerOctober 1, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    thank you Shirley and Vee Hugs to you both :)

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  34. roberto M.October 1, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Thank you very much, Karen!
    You're very kind.
    I hope you have a beautiful weekend.
    Kisses

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  35. Mardi SpethOctober 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    The consistency in your character studies is great, Karen. (I always find this to be such a challenge). Your little boy looks like he's full of the dickens. Good thing he's so cute – it'll get him out of a jam or two. Best wishes for your new venture!

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  36. k.h.whitakerOctober 3, 2011 at 5:53 PM

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  37. k.h.whitakerOctober 3, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    oops, multiple type o's... let me try that again.

    Thank you Roberto and Mardi. Mardi I love your characters and I think you've done a great job of keeping them consistent.

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  38. valerie walshNovember 13, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    This is so darling! so nice to see your work :)

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