I'm finally posting something new. This was going to be my post for Illustration Friday last week, but I didn't get it finished. Pretty ironic considering the theme was "Early". I haven't been able to get much done for the past several weeks, but now that school is out for the summer I hope that I will be able to make up for lost time in the next few months. Time to get serious again. I have joined a
critique group and have several new pieces I'm working on for my portfolio. I am also still working on my recipe piece. Things are taking me much longer to get done right now. Just too much going on I guess. Maybe I'll even get my IF entry done this week. Wish me luck! Thanks for visiting and thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it! Reading what you have to say makes me smile.
Hya Karen. nice to see you on board again. Life gets in the way of our 'work', doesn't it? Well, it's a mixture...
ReplyDeleteHey well this is just superb. It's funny but also so surrealistic. How you have pared to not quite an essence, but to the details that are necessary to give us something to discover,- the little still life, but also the curtain.
cheers
hope everything is settling :)
How absolutely FUN this is Karen. Look at that stance, that expression, those ROLLERs! love it! I'm really enjoying this whole feel...very fun. I sure hope things calm down for you a bit and that your new critique group brings lots of inspiration and good feedback. They are luck to have you! Thank you for being such a great friend out here..and sorry i've been away for so long!
ReplyDeleteYour picture is really funny. Do you draw it by hand? What program do you color with? Thanks for your comment on my page.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, I do not think is so important to finish an illustration for IF.
ReplyDeleteThe important thing is to put it in your blog
because we know that your works are very good and come to see it and leave our comments.
For me this work is very good, congratulations.
Thanks Andrew, Shirley and Roberto! Nic, I responded on your blog but I will list it here also in case you check back. I use a wacom, corel painter x and photoshop.
ReplyDeleteAah, you are cracking me up with this, Karen. This lady is such a brutal portrait of a suburban middle aged housewife and it looks like that rooster has just awakened the dragon inside her! (^____^) ox
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ReplyDeleteHi Karen! This is REALLY funny! (At least he made coffee!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun character and I'm loving the incorporation of "real" elements! Looks like a great editorial style!
I love this, there's so much to look at, loving all the patterns!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHA! Ohhh, you are a hoot and a half! Golly, I love the feathers on that rooster. And I want that retro clock. I hear poached pears go good with a little side of rooster. ;-)
ReplyDelete..really funny..love the patterns and texturing..
ReplyDeleteoo karen! she's um, kind of scary! if i saw her in my kitchen i would verrrrrry sweetly offer her a cup of nice jasmine tea. something verrry soothing as you know, SHE'S PACKING SERIOUS HEAT WITH THAT ROLLING PIN! this is really great! good luck with your portfolio! and as always, thanks SO much for the visits! :))
ReplyDeleteAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWW! This is so cute. It immediately drew an "AAAAWWW" and a giggle from me as soon as I saw the curlers and the slippers! Then the rest of the details just drew me in. I LOVE this! Truly a fun piece.
ReplyDeleteHe he he he he he he he he! Oh this is hilarious and so much fun!!!! I love it!! I love it! Great job on this!!!! She is packing some serious heat with the rolling pen and mama is going to take care of business sho nug!!! he he he he he! Great illustration! They are going to love it too I just know it!
ReplyDeleteI love this - the expression and rollers are priceless!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the kind comments!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! Thanks for the visit. It gave me a chance to swing by and see what you've been up to. I really like your "late EARLY. :o) Is she modeled after anyone? She reminds me of my aunt Annabel. She even had a rooster! Love her expression. Another delightfully illustrated topic my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh so good to hear from you - it was a wonderful Field Day with the kids. The kids are now off for summer break...oh my! It's great. I can't complain. Still have to work a lot, but it's great not having to get up so early now. Wow, many years of Elementary school work, huh? I bet the kids loved you. Hope all is well and that your summer break comes soon!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I really like the three dimensional-looking aspect of this illo. It's looks almost animated!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, Wow! You've got so much depth and detail into this! I really like it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic image! i have a clock very similar :)
ReplyDeletecute pj's too :D
funny you say these things, everything is taking me longer too ;)
Wonderful details! I think I used to have that coffee pot.
ReplyDeleteNoëlle is just LOVIN' her comments. YAY! Thanks for swinging by..I know you're super busy - hope all is great in your world. Can't wait to see your next piece! : )
ReplyDeleteHey Honey bunny,
ReplyDeleteJust came by to say Hello!!! We must be family now I cause I haven't even washed my face yet and I'm stopping by to say hey LOL!!! Hope that you are having a wonderful week. I know that you are busy just like me so back to bed... I mean work Lady!
LOl!!
Hugs
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really funny illo, loving the rollers!
ReplyDeleteOh NO what's going to happen to the chicken? Love the details!
ReplyDeleteThank you for making me smile!
ReplyDeleteThis is fun! :)
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