This weeks prompt for Illustration Friday is Rescue. Just a quick one that I did today since I have several other projects going too. I spent about four hours on this one. Now I'm off to work on Monkey for Monday Artday. I ended up cooking and baking all day yesterday so today I am making up for lost time before the week begins again. We are preparing for the 8th grade CRCT's, yuk, I hate this time of year. Anyway, tomorrow I have homeschool, test prep, my grandson for at least half of the day, and a trip to Whole Foods so any artwork will have to be done today! Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment because reading them makes my day.
Karen, this is AMAZING! Seriously? Just four hours? Whoa! Such piercing, sad eyes. I'd scoop her up in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteYou are one busy lady! Good luck with everything.
great work! looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!!! I love this illustration!!! And you painted it so quickly, just in 4 hours?!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!
Well quick is good! I like how you manage to potray softness! And get the life in the eyes, oh what eyes!
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Amazing Karen - and you say you're not fast - HAH! I could maybe do a sketch of this beautiful kittie in four hours! Those eyes are amazing, I wish I could adopt them all-just breaks your heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the CRCT? I'm guessing it's similar to our state test, the CMT (Connecticut Mastery Test). I think the tests have gone a bit too far these days, but....sigh....
Good luck with all your projects! I HAD a good idea for Monkey, but I just have to pass on it 'cause of other things. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
You captured the look in the eyes so well. Wonderful piece!
ReplyDeleteSweet!! I wish we could get another cat!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, and kitty!
ReplyDeleteHey Baby Girl,
ReplyDeleteI was so touched by your comments just a moment ago. How sweet of you to say those things, but I want to encourage you about your beautiful work. Your style is soooooooo amazingly different and refreshing. I think your work has a wonderful retro feel that I ADORE! you are doing something that I see no one else out here doing and that's what makes it stand out even more. You are not to be compared with others and we are not going to start today!!! he he he he! This is what the Good Lord has put inside of you and you shine at it with each and every illustration you do. This is one of the marks that you will leave on the world and let me tell you it's a BEAUTIFUL mark!
Awwwwww, Vanessa, thank you so much, you are the sweetest! I really appreciate that more than you know. It's hard not to question your self and your work sometimes. I guess I am feeling a little out of sorts right now. Bless you, you are so kind!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! You just continue to amaze me with your terrific work! This is fantastic! Can't wait to swing by mondayArtday to check out your monkey. Your kitty is so perfect for this weeks theme.
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful, Karen! I think you're just kicking some buns here..what a great piece!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to send you the Sunshine Award as you have been such a bright spot in my world. Thank you, Karen, for your kindness, words of advice and generous spirit. I appreciate you!
Karen my friend! V is sooo right you have such a unique style, you should be proud! We all go through self-doubt, but we're all pulling for ya! Wanted you to know I've passed on the Renee award to you, so come grab it and put it on your blog sister! You have been so supportive and it means a lot to me - you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteHow did you get the smaller 12WC logo? I tried to put the original from Justin's and it wouldn't work, your's is sized perfectly!
Susan I got the smaller logo off of the Zero to Illo site, just scroll down the page that the 12 week challenge is on and it should be there under the directions, then save it to your pics and paste it in as a picture gadget. Thank you all for your support you all are so kind.
ReplyDeletesooo cute love it :D
ReplyDelete..so beautifuly done,Karen...especially the eyes..thanks for your visit..happy friday..
ReplyDeletewow, Karen ... this one is beautiful — those haunting eyes are so powerful and you've captured "cat essence" perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I'm giving you the Zombie Chicken Award for all your wonderfulness — congratulations! More details are on my site, if you'd like to read up and pass it along!
aww very beautiful illo. the eyes are awesome.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work!
ReplyDeleteWOW, love it. Amazing eyes!
ReplyDeleteIreland would be lovely..I've never been, and I would just live vicariously through Monsieur's travels. Oh, the places he could go! : ) Thanks for your visit Karen..it was good to bring Monsieur back again..I'm getting rusty! But you know, he is a mouse and he may be traveling on a small airplane..he may not be able to take taller companions, so it seems he's on a solo mission.. : ) Have a wonderful weekend and Easter, Karen! I'll be back!
ReplyDeletereally nice!...I love how you played with the focus.
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing! the eyes are so compelling and i am mesmerized ;)
ReplyDeletethank you, thank you, thank you, you all are so sweet.
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