Friday, March 25, 2011

Illustration Friday - "Toy"

This is one of my kitties' toys. Funny, we buy them things we think they'd like, and I often wonder what they'd pick out for themselves if given the option.






This was done with colored pencils on illustration board.

Speaking of colored pencils ~ I'm not entering CPSA this year (the deadline is the 31st). I've been spending a lot of time doing things other than straight colored pencil work this past year, and don't have anything 'show worthy'. There's always next year, right? Good luck to all of you who do enter!



17 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This is beautiful. you've captured the shine of the fabric... great colours

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  2. josh pincus is cryingMarch 25, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    very cool. great technique with the colored pencils.
    well done!

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  3. RalucaMarch 25, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    This is sooo Beautiful! You used the colors in such a great way!

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  4. PattiMarch 25, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Wonder image. My cats would destroy that lovely toy in no time flat.

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  5. Sarah MellingMarch 25, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    So gorgeous. I don't know how you do it, but I can just feel that brocade fabric and the little felt ears. Realistic, but still so artfully rendered.

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  6. CCMarch 25, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Very nice, as always.
    My cats have many nice toys and play with
    bits of torn paper and an old sock full of cat nip and tied in a knot at the opened end....and my barettes.......

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  7. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Just love this! I would love to have that toy too. Actually I do have a similar one that is an ornament a boss gave me many years ago. . .love it so much. Cutest illustration!!

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  8. emilayusofMarch 26, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    cute mousie mouse. this is a good idea as a toy, i have a few lying in my box.

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  9. Vanessa Brantley NewtonMarch 26, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    WOW!!! This is such a beautiful illustration.
    Great work.
    V

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  10. Kristin G JacksonMarch 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. I also loved your fig recipe submission for TCAD!

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  11. cathyjuneMarch 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh, how sweet this is! Love the shapes, colors & textures. Beautiful!

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  12. IndigeneMarch 27, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    The textures are so rich and colorful!

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  13. Melissa MackieMarch 28, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Lovely.... this is a really strong illustration.

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  14. elizabethMarch 28, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Wow, gorgeous rendering!

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  15. Angela SullivanMarch 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Makes me wish I was a cat...

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  16. Giselle Vidal McMenaminMarch 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    just precious!!!!

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  17. Cindy PaulMarch 29, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    NIce shading and lovely interpretation. You have captured the 3D look and I can almost feel the fabric.

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