I tried something a little different with this illustration. A black background! And 'chalk' instead of brushes! FUN FUN!! I'm having a great time with these little illustration studies.
I also made some time to stamp today. I'll have a couple of those projects to share with you tomorrow...
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
I just bought your sweet snowman print from your Etsy shop! I can't wait to get it :)
Posted by: Julie | September 23, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I just LOVE this! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Crissy | September 22, 2008 at 07:50 PM
This is cute! Do you spray something on your card after using chalks?
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | September 22, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Love this illustration! And your new banner is just perfect!!
Posted by: Danielle | September 22, 2008 at 11:11 AM
OMGOSH, I just saw your new banner! FABULOUS!!! And I LOVE your snowman! Too cute! Now WHAT do you use to apply the chalk??? I never can get mine to stick well! Your little snow guy is just adorable... :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | September 22, 2008 at 08:49 AM
very cool. By chalks are you meaning 'sticks' of chalk or chalk dust things & your finger? (no brush) Inquiring Mind needs to know....hee hee
Posted by: sherri | September 21, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Great card. Love the colors, they are so dramtic.
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | September 21, 2008 at 07:12 PM
I love your new blog banner! Too cute! So sorry to hear about the "Night Stalker" you've had visiting the farm. Those dear hens must be all a flutter with the danger around them. Nasty fellow! I hope you trap him soon and remove him to a far distant place - like the big sleep - when you catch him...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | September 21, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Hope all is well in Texas world, Anna! Love your illustrations of chickens, I swear, you should have your OWN company! It would be crazy popular!
Posted by: Tammy Nichols | September 21, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I love your snowman Anna. We had so much snow this last winter in eastern Washington. It was way to much for me. I have heard we are having another hard winter this year. I was hoping for mild, but guess not. Back to your card. I really do think he is adorable. I love the colors.
Posted by: Sandy Hill | September 21, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Now, THIS, I like!!! Ah, snow. My good friend. :)
This on it's own would make a perfect card.
Posted by: Shala | September 21, 2008 at 02:22 PM
I am lovin all these chickens and snowmen. You are crackin' me up! And the new banner? Wonderful! Maybe you could make me one with me peeking out of a bunch of stamps? And could you put a cowboy hat on me??? LOLOL
OH! One more thing before I leave...a little note in my box o' MB goods mentioned a challenge? Ready when you are girl!! :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | September 21, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Spectacular!
Posted by: Toni K | September 21, 2008 at 11:46 AM
What a cute snowman and bird!! You are one talented lady!!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | September 21, 2008 at 11:26 AM
you are spoilingus with all these creations you are drawing! I can barely draw a stick figure LOL!
Posted by: Sue Kment | September 21, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Very nice and dramatic!
Posted by: Elaine | September 21, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Very pretty on the black. Love the snowman, is this a stamp from your christmas set or did you just draw it? Keep the chickens safe. Love your animal pictures.
Posted by: B Carey | September 21, 2008 at 08:58 AM
So you can use different media to illustrate digitally? This is fabulous! WOW! WOW WOW! WOW WOW WOW!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | September 21, 2008 at 08:30 AM
this is so cool with chalk on black!! You are doing these on the computer???!!! WOW!!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | September 21, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Anna ~ I love that!! The colors are absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa | September 21, 2008 at 06:55 AM
I'm so sorry that dratted raccoon is hassling your birds. Been there...done that.....what a pain! (Not to mention the trauma it causes the girls who are laying!!)
Hugs! Oh - and please, can you send me some sunshine? I'll send you some cool West Coast temps to make your days bearable! *wink*
Posted by: QC | September 21, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Sorry about your coon problem. Can't let him have any of your designer chickens! I, too, am wishful for some cool. Still sweating like a field hand down here in Florida, but it was actually cooler out than in, this morning. Too bad humidity prevents me from opening the house to some fresh air. Rats. Love your little snowman and your chicken cards. I'lean cracks me up!
Posted by: kathynruss | September 21, 2008 at 05:04 AM
Mr. Roley Poley is precious. I adore your colors and shading. Truly a delightful sketch.
Posted by: Gabriela | September 21, 2008 at 04:32 AM
Oh my goodness Anna... this is just too amazing for words!!
Posted by: Amy | September 21, 2008 at 04:06 AM
Sorry it is still hot there! It is 5:00 in the morning here in Connecticut and I think it may be around 50 degrees...feels wonderful!
Posted by: Lauri | September 21, 2008 at 02:27 AM
Still thinking there should be a direct giveaway...
This is GORGEOUS!
How's the raccoon?
Posted by: Lisa | September 20, 2008 at 10:37 PM