Friday, July 9, 2010

WIP finished

Ok, I think I am finally done. Too late for Illustration Friday since today is Friday and a new word. The ants were little buggers and took longer to do than I had imagined they would, but I am pretty happy with the outcome, even though I think I could keep working on it if I wanted to. I am making myself stop for now. The ants remind me a little of the dancing, singing Raisins form some old commercial, but they are pretty cute. Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment if you have time, because I love to read them!

17 comments:

  1. Heeeyyy!! I'm here first!! Can I have that cupcake??! Hahahaa... Well, I was right. This is, without a doubt, totally SCRUMPTIOUSSS!! I love the expressions on those ants (a lot like me now!).

    You know, most of the time I come to visit you, I end up feeling peckish. Better visit that fridge! (^_^) ~hugs~

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  2. hmmmm, is this feeling "peckish" a good thing? Thanks Amalia you are so sweet and supportive. Hey, I like the new avatar picture.

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  3. Of course 'peckish' is good! It means your work looks so wonderfully tempting and makes me want to eat yummy snacks I don't really deserve! Hahahaa..!! :D :D :D

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  4. WOW! Karen! Awesome!! I really love the cupcake...can I have one?! Thank you so much for participating in the Picnic prompt...very cool of you for spending time to do so. I love how this turned out! The ants have such personality and do have that California Raisin commercial feel - they've got charisma! And that watermelon is so real I can taste it! Thanks again..it's a treat to see your work and to see the fun in this piece!

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  5. You are so welcome Shirley, it was a fun prompt and I couldn't resist. That's it!, the California Raisins, I couldn't remember, I just kept thinking while I was working on them that they looked familiar, when I was done all I could see were those dancing raisins. Funny the things that stick in my head....

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  6. Dear Karen,
    It's amazing illustration!!! So funny and cute!!! And of course yummy ;)
    Have a nice Saturday!!!
    Sonata

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  7. Excellent work, the ant look so great!! Amazing!

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  8. Karen, I love these ants with a human face.
    I never wanted to be a picnic where they live!
    Wonderful job, as always!!!

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  9. ..love your giant ants..really sweet illo..great job..

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  10. ohmmmmm ÑAMI!! that food looks delicious! you're great, Karen! (and the ants are so lucky!)

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  11. Karen! Thank you, my friend, for posting such kind words...you are a sweetheart! I know your "diary" will be amazing. I hope you are now enjoying your summer and getting some time to yourself! I am so pleased to hear of your words as I wasn't quite sure I got the illos right to tell the diary story. Thank you for boosting my confidence! : ) Have a great week ahead!

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  12. Makes me want to go on a picnic! YES, now that you mention it, they do look a little like those raisin dudes! Hahahahaha. Love 'em! AND they have great legs. I am wowed by the cupcake, and the watermelon looks incredible. My nickname in high school was Ant, so I'm partial to your little guys. :D

    Karen, thanks so much for your beautiful comment. 25 years with your husband, awwwwww. I love that. Have a wonderful, productive, incredibly creative and memorable summer full of love and laughter!

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  13. This made me smile,the ants look super cute and the food delicious. No wonder why they are taking everything :D

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  14. Hey Karen! I've always wanted to do a piece like this! You really nailed it. I love the angle and your ant characters! I don't know what your critique group said... but you really cranked out a winner. Hey thanks for stopping by. i always enjoy a visit and a comment from you!

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