I've been checking out a site called Illustration Friday since the first of the year, and finally thought I'd jump in and see about participating. If nothing else, it gives me something else to think about for my other creative endeavors, since the topics are easily done in any medium (photography, stamping, etc).
The site offers a topic of the week, issued on Fridays. This is my illustration for the theme "CARS", which was given as the theme last Friday. This Friday there will be a new theme. =)
This piece was done on watercolor paper, and is 5.5"x9". There is glitter on parts of the balloons, the car lights, and along the ground under the car. I wish my scanner picked up the colors a bit better on the houses and their lawns... seems the lightest color washes get lost in the scan. Sigh.
we have been separated in childhood! lol!
I belong to this group.. I used to draw all the time as a kid and when I went to Portugal for a weekend (I had been studying in Madrid) my camera was not with me so I picked up my notebook and sketched what was around me.. yep,,, loved it and still have it.. somewhere.. lol! I think it's beneath my bed! lol
Posted by: AnneMarieZ | May 31, 2007 at 10:07 PM
really sweet. I love the balloons.
Posted by: tusen | May 31, 2007 at 09:49 AM
this is just wonderful
Posted by: Tracy | May 31, 2007 at 08:57 AM
Oh Anna, is there nothing you CAN'T DO?? This is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Amy Hoogstad | May 30, 2007 at 05:31 PM
I LOVE these illustrations! You certainly have an abundance of talent and I'm happy that you share it with us!
Posted by: Juanita | May 30, 2007 at 02:14 PM
sooo cute! love it.
Posted by: Michelle Lana | May 30, 2007 at 11:38 AM
WOW! Your amazing Anna!!! You should start a stamping business of your own-your own images! They are whimsical and sweet and funny-just what we all need! Seriously! I remember once my Uncle(an artist) was interested and The Stamping Ground was one place he was considering.....I know it's a huge endevour but you are so damn talented-your images should be out there making everyone smile!!!!
Posted by: Michaelann | May 30, 2007 at 10:15 AM
This is such a lovely painting. You are such a talented lady. I wish you well in all your dreams of becoming a children's illustrator. You certainly have the skills.
Posted by: Beth | May 30, 2007 at 08:20 AM
That's a great site. I have it bookmarked also. So inspirational. Wow the talent on there! Your illustration is great (Love the one before this one too!!!)
Posted by: Asela | May 30, 2007 at 07:09 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW! Wonderful!
Posted by: Trisha | May 30, 2007 at 06:22 AM
Anna:
*REALLY* loving your illustration! You always achieve such wonderful, subdued colors and such characters in your work.
As always, very much enjoying your photographs - that toad is much enjoyed by The Boyz and they keep asking me to go back to it. I personally love Rain Drops and your sweet, sad memorial to your farm kitty.
Thanks for posting your info about your photography equipment. You're *way* ahead of where I'm at artistically - so I can't convince myself a digital SLR is in my budget. It's great to see what someone who has *REAL* talent is playing with.
As always, thanks for sharing what you do. *LOVE* 'ya, babe! ~ Kaylyn
Posted by: Kaylyn Conover | May 30, 2007 at 05:51 AM
your drawings are eye candy for the soul.
Posted by: janice | May 30, 2007 at 04:33 AM
Awesome work, Anna!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 30, 2007 at 02:50 AM
You are incredibly talented!!!!
Posted by: Jami | May 29, 2007 at 11:24 PM
How cute illustration!
Posted by: Vhrsti | May 29, 2007 at 10:20 PM
Well, If only I could color something that looked so fabulous all "washed out" :) Anna your talent truely amazes me!
Posted by: Lindsey (jacksonbelle) | May 29, 2007 at 08:56 PM
This is amazing! You could definitely make it as an illustrator for children's books. Go for it!!!! Have faith in yourself....we all do!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | May 29, 2007 at 07:51 PM
cute car illustration! I like all the balloons..so good! :)
Posted by: carol | May 29, 2007 at 06:24 PM
This is PRECIOUS!! Can you submit if for a prize??? It's GREAT! Oh, you should do something with it, you can WIN! TOO FUN!!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 29, 2007 at 06:12 PM
Yur killin' me!! This is so flippin' cute! You really have some serious drawing skillz girl! :)
Posted by: jkincolorado | May 29, 2007 at 05:16 PM
this is a fun illustration. i love the balloons, and the line of houses behind.
great illo.
Posted by: catnapping | May 29, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Darling illo, so glad you joined us:)
Posted by: bookbabie | May 29, 2007 at 05:08 PM