Friday, September 29, 2017

Progression and learning

While I have been busy painting the little houses I have also been doing some character creating.... Franny and her pet bunny, Chalcedony. 

And then Jitna, who was inspired by following along with the free assignments from MakeArtThatSells' Lilla Rogers. 

I think having done the little houses made it easier to put Jitna into a scene. Learning as I go, scenes, especially ones for children, have not come as easily for me as doing the faces. But practice has definitely helped. The wonky windows are on purpose, I like the crooked look. I love adding the shadows and ferns and dotted trees! So..... more to come. I  hoping to get bold enough to submit some to a publisher. That kind of thing, always soooo scary!

(Some of these, the 6x6 ones will be listed in my Etsy shop if you are looking for some original art for a children's room or creative space.)

(And if you want any of the cabins or little houses act now because they have already been listed and are some have sold already!)

Happy paint party Friday 






















20 comments:

  1. I wish I could do faces. Maybe one of these days. Yours are so nicely done.

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  2. your characters are very interesting. Happy PPF

    much love...

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  3. So lovely and sweet faces. Charming little story too. Very nice watercolour work. I love the farm scenes too. Cheers, Sue

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  4. Fantastic work. go for it and submit. Your characters are just charming...xox

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    1. I hope to submit something soon but I am a great procrastinator!

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  5. These are wonderful! Especially like your shadows and love the dear bunny. Delightful!

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  6. I am so inspired by your imagery and the wonderful imagination in your characters! I ADORE Franny and Chalcedony as well as Jitna. . . love the "giant Jitna" with the apple tree! And dancing with the radio reminds me of some wonderful childhood days pretending to be all the stars of the day "on stage". Oh how I wanted to be a star. . . lol : )

    SO happy to hear you've sold some of the cabins!!! They're wonderful too. YAY!

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    1. Thanks so much, people seem to be responding by to these cabins more than I expected! It has been fun watching them change, I didn't know what I expected from doing the series but I like where it ended up!

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  7. I am so inspired and impressed with your art. You have created a world and it is lovely

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    1. Thanks so much, I do hope I have inspired you. Doing a series is a fun learning experience

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  8. you should def submit stuff to publishers :)

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous characters and scenes!

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  10. Your would definitely have your drawings accepted for illustrations in a children's book. Go for it. Jitna is wonderful as are the other characters. I love your style.

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  11. So happy to hear you're going to create books for children.Kids don't like or need perfection. Whimsy, fun, humour and wonky windows were loved by any kids I read to! One of my favourite children's author illustrator is shel silverstein. Everything you do is amazing to me Andrea....you go girl! You have accomplished so much lately! I am your biggest fan and wish you so much success! You deserve it!

    Peace Giggles

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    1. Thanks so much! I truly appreciate all your support! I always loved shel Silverstein too! I keep saying I am going to submit to a publisher but I also keep putting it off.... i just need to leap and stop procrastinating

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