Thursday, July 29, 2010

Finishing Up Just for Fun

I was doing this one for Illustration Friday several weeks back for the prompt Paisley, but life got in the way, so I finished it up today, mostly anyway. Just trying to make myself go back and at least take things to a level of finished that I can be happy with. It's great practice and a promise I made to myself to try and not leave things half done. I may keep playing with her tonight, I had initially intended on using her in a retro school or library setting.

...and again Jack has saved me from a lack of creativity and time, so thanks Jack, again!  I am using this for Illustration Friday's prompt Artificial, looking at the world through rose colored glasses doesn't seem to have improved her disposition, but it works for the prompt I think, no time for something new and I was totally stumped on something different for this one...
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27 comments:

  1. anil ksJuly 29, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    ..beautiful piece!..nice details and use of colors..thanks for your comments..

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  2. Andrew FinnieJuly 29, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Hello Karen this is superb :) Wonderful viewpoint. I like the glow at the edges especially plus the pose/attitude of the woman.

    It's a very good piece!

    cheese

    andrew :)

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  3. k.h.whitakerJuly 29, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    thanks guys, Andrew, I didn't recognize your new avatar, I had to click on it to make sure it was really you ;)

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  4. michael robertsonJuly 29, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    glad you finished it...it looks great!

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  5. Eric BarclayJuly 29, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    She would be at home on the show, "Mad Men." Really, really wonderful piece.

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  6. Candace Trew CamlingJuly 30, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I LOVE the pattern on this dress. I agree with Eric... Mad Men TOTALLY!

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  7. k.h.whitakerJuly 30, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks Eric, Michael and Candace! My mother had a dress like this believe it or not and rose colored glasses seemed to fit. Maybe I am just missing Mad Men, I'm having to record the new season and haven't watched any yet...

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  8. Vanessa Brantley NewtonJuly 30, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    he he he he he OH GIRLLLLLLL! this made my morning and my week! If this doesn't take the cake then I don't know what can! I LOVE IT!!! OH this takes me back. You and Eric Barclay this week get it hands down. This is super awesome. Thanks for making me smile and laugh. Thanks a bunch!

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  9. k.h.whitakerJuly 30, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    thanks Vanessa, glad you found time to stop by! Always happy to bring a smile to your face!

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  10. UnknownJuly 31, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    oh wow!! this is wonderful...I love this!!!

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  11. roberto M.July 31, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Hi Karen, What beautiful work you have done!
    very well drawn, well the color.
    I do not know why, but I guess that is a director of a kindergarten in the '70s. Can it be?

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  12. Dear FirefliesJuly 31, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Gosh, I hope I'm not too late! Well, this lady is super cool!! I can sense her 'don't mess with me' signals... Great work, K.H.!! :))

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  13. CoreopsisJuly 31, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    The impulse to "finish" I think is really important. I really like this--I'd sure be happy with it.

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  14. KristaAugust 1, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    I love this character!! She is such a prude! And I mean that in only the nicest way!! :)

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  15. Dear FirefliesAugust 2, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Hey K.H., the thing about watermarking is not so much about protection, I think. It's more about labeling and subtly sticking it on people's mind. You see, the first time I found out my image was being used elsewhere was from someone I know online, who accidentally saw an image that looked similar to mine. Alas, it really turned out to be mine.

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  16. ShirleyAugust 3, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Karen! Happy Tuesday morning! Thanks for being the first to visit today. Wow! She's a super character - I love the stance. Your ability to capture the mood in a character's position is one of your greatest strengths. The detailwork and shading are lovely too - you should be very proud of yourself for finishing this piece. It's wonderful to see it..and to get yourself through to finish is a huge thing. I recently had two pieces that I was absolutely stumped with (usually color issues) and finally one day, I ran out of paper to paint on, and HAD to finish them, so I finally did. The "Once Upon a Time" piece and the "Rabbit Hole" piece. I couldn't figure out what color to paint the "O" in once upon a time. Anyway, it was such a relief. Now on to lots more work, right Karen? Have a wonderful rest of the week!

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  17. k.h.whitakerAugust 3, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    thanks ladies, Shirley I love those pieces, so I'm glad you had to finish them too!

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  18. MrBibleHeadAugust 4, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    Hey Karen... I'm glad you finished this and shared it with us! it is splendid. I keep thinking Austin Powers for some reason.... That paisley design is amazing and those "artificial" eyes really set the tone! Nice!!!

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  19. k.h.whitakerAugust 5, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    well, see Jack, there you go again! I haven't had time to do a new Illustration Friday for this week and I was really stumped, and here you go letting me know I already have one posted! Thanks again! Now if I'd only realized it sooner!

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  20. poppylockeAugust 5, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Fantastic drawing, the hands are spot on. I love her subtle expression - really makes me wonder what she's looking at!
    Thankyou also, for your comment on my blog.

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  21. Linda HensleyAugust 5, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I agree with everyone. This turned out great. I especially like the hands and pattern too. I'm pretty sure I've known this woman -- or maybe a few of them. I'm thinking fussy women who don't like people who laugh in the library.

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  22. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 9, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    I love the banner art for WAWE!!!! YIPPPPPPY!! It's wonderful. I love it. Thanks so much for your words. Both you and Eric really made my day. thanks again and again.
    Hugs
    V

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  23. Andrew FinnieAugust 9, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Karen HI! I think your illustration disproves the rule of threes hey? :)

    see you

    Andrew

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  24. k.h.whitakerAugust 9, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Awww, thanks you all are so sweet :)
    Vanessa, I'm so glad you liked the banner and the comment!
    Andrew, wow, you made me smile tonight! Thank you, but alas, she is just a spot, not a full out illustration that keeps you interested, if I put her into a real illustration I will have to try to impart your rule ;)

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  25. Nina Seven N7August 10, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    awesome piece, karen! looks almost photographic and those paisleys are superbly done.

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  26. ShirleyAugust 12, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    So good of you to visit, Karen! All is great over here..I just had to paint this morning...so thanks for stopping by and seeing the cheesemaker! Hope all is wonderful in your world! What's new for us to behold? Can't wait to see your next posts!

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  27. Leen ChristensAugust 14, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    I like this one, especially the hands are very, very well don, AMAZING!! And I would also see her in a library ore bookstore...

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