Thursday 30 July 2009

Taking a break from the race

...for the illustration friday topic 'idle'. [click image to enlarge]

14 comments:

  1. such an original idea! love your characters they're so lovely!

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  2. I discovered your blog not too long ago, and I've been meaning to leave a comment because I absolutely love your style.

    This is a great piece, and a fun interpretation of the topic.

    These characters are adorable by the way...I just hope they don't turn to a life of gambling.

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  3. great characters, and love the tones on the grass

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  4. That's really cute. This is a great illustration for "idle"
    I love how the cards have little animals

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  5. Very appealing image.I like to think they are playing "Go Fish".

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  6. Absolutely adorable! I love the animals on the playing cards.

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  7. Looks like the smart tortoise has the hare at this game too. That deck of cards with animals is far more interesting than the usual numbers :) Very cool piece!

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  8. Awesome characters. Love the way you rendered the tortoise shell.

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  9. great illo! I like everything about it!

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  10. very nice! even though we picked the same subject matter, they're totally different takes on it. I love your color and the looks of concentration on their faces. you have such a beautiful style.

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  11. Lovely characters :) The box really stands out.

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  12. Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate all your comments!

    Jason C- Welcome! Thanks so much for writing! I love meeting new people, and, hopefully they'll be okay, just so long as they don't pass a casino on the way home!

    Thanks Tom - that's my favourite bit too!

    Kim, Dave and justdoodleit - you wouldn't believe how close I was to painting in the usual diamonds and hearts! But then a lion came out, followed by monkey, then cat... like it was meant to be. I think it works because it makes them seem younger. The rabbit looks like he's really struggling to understand - bless him! Thanks for commenting!

    Jason L - my thoughts exactly!

    Thanks Nina! Thanks Krisztina! So nice to hear from you!

    Thanks Eric - I'm pleased with it too! I feel like perhaps i should have added a bit more specular highlight, but I'll fiddle with it later... :-/

    Thanks Michael. You are right, they are different... yours is great though. I love your work. Thanks for the comment!

    Heyy - thanks Gavin! I'm glad I added the box now then! :)

    Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
    Hope it's sunny where you are x k x

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