I've been illustrating for Whipper Snapper for nearly three years now -- I can't believe it! My designs are mostly whimsical illustrations done in a line art style ... until now!
With the upcoming January single image Spring/Summer release, Whipper Snapper will be releasing five stamps in a completely different style for me! And I am so excited!
I've created a series of western themed images using various photographs I've taken as a starting point for the designs. Incorporating both my photography and my illustration into one art form that I get to share with others is the icing on my cupcake!
Because the images are more of a silhouette style rather than line art, they lend themselves nicely to all kinds of stamping techniques. Here's a sneak peek for you at one of the images being released.
The image was stamped in black on a kraft colored cardstock and various brown inks were added around the edges.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts... *grin*
LOVE IT! What a great image to play with! (Not literally, of course)!
Posted by: Sandy Rails | February 05, 2009 at 07:38 AM
No way, Anna!! You drew this? My, oh my, oh my! Incredible! You amaze me!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | January 25, 2009 at 05:57 PM
love your new style stamp.........LOVE IT!!!!
Posted by: joyk | January 25, 2009 at 03:15 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I live on a farm in Alberta Canada and my stamping friends and I are always looking for western themed stamps! I can't wait for their release!
Posted by: Yvonne B | January 22, 2009 at 01:50 AM
Anna! Is that Steve? Come on, all the ladies really wanna know.
Posted by: Andrea Wight | January 19, 2009 at 02:55 PM
OMG!!!!!!!! Dudette! Those of us who stamp AND ride are always looking for stamps like this! Thanks a bunch!!
Pamm
Posted by: Pamm Bonn | January 19, 2009 at 09:08 AM
THUD!!
Posted by: nise | January 19, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Is he single?
Jeannie
Posted by: Jeannie | January 19, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Be still, my beating heart!!
This is a definite must have!!
Posted by: Julia Diane | January 19, 2009 at 05:23 AM
Love the card and that image is fabulous! Can't wait to see the others in the series!
Posted by: Beth M | January 18, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Yeehaw Anna....YOU ARE FRIGGIN AMAZING! What a work of art! Congrats!
Posted by: Carolyn King | January 18, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Hey Anna,
Being a Mid-Westerner, I could take or leave Western-style anything...until NOW! I have to have these stamps! I am such a huge fan of your photography, so this will be AWESOME!!!!!!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Shala Carter | January 17, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Awesome. Total cowboy - very rugged, very masculine. When is he available? Can't wait to see the others.
Posted by: Sonya | January 17, 2009 at 05:45 PM
My, you're talented! I love the old-time photo look! Can't wait to see the others.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | January 17, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Ooooooo, he's so handsome! My heart just skipped a beat or two. He'll be WANTED 'round the world! Love this new style, and I'm sure you'll have great success with these images. Can't wait to see the rest!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | January 17, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Oh my word!!! What a handsome stamp and how talented you are!!
Posted by: Becca Feeken | January 17, 2009 at 04:53 PM
You are an amazing artist!!! Congratulations! Can't wait to see the rest...
Posted by: Carmen | January 17, 2009 at 03:24 PM
It rocks! I can't wait to see them all! I have been in search for WWW hopeing SU would bring it back and maybe now I can quit worrying about that! Snort! This is very cool...gonna be a big hit for you! I am sure of it!
Posted by: mothermark | January 17, 2009 at 02:06 PM
oooooooooohhhh what a great manly card the cowboy image makes....there are so few images for men that I really like but this one is fantastic. Rugged!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | January 17, 2009 at 01:38 PM
YEEEEEEE HAAAAWWWWWWW
Ok, I love it! Yupper - you can take the girl outta Texas, but you can't the Texas outta the girl! This is GORGEOUS! Did you take a picture of George Strait??? How did you do that??? Anyways, congrats and keep it up (and tell the Hill Country I said Hi!)
Posted by: Susan | January 17, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Oooh! I want someone like him too :-) Yum yum.
This is a great image - and what a neat way to stretch your creativity in new ways. Best wishes for this new line!
Posted by: Karen | January 17, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Wow! This is awesome! I am so happy for you to be able to branch out into different styles. But I gotta say....he is a total hunk!! Oh MY! Yum!!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | January 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Whoa, Anna...this is GORGEOUS!!! I can't wait to see the rest!
Posted by: Keri Lee Sereika | January 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Love it. Want it. These will be a huge hit!
Posted by: Diane M | January 17, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Love it--my dd, sil and gs live in TX. I am always looking for some appropriate stamps to use for my sil and gs. Can't wait to see them.
Posted by: Darlene L | January 17, 2009 at 09:46 AM
I can't wait to buy them...WHEN is the date we can order. I love western stamps and I know yours will all be awesome. This one is. You did a beautiful job as always. I am one of your biggest fans and am so excited for you and for all of us that get to use your stamps.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | January 17, 2009 at 09:36 AM
This new stamp style is wonderful and that it includes both of your passions photography and stamp design makes it even more special. Can't wait to see more from this line. Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | January 17, 2009 at 09:26 AM
I love this style! I love that you were able to combine your photograghy and drawings and create something totally different. Thanks for your ongoing creativity and style.
Posted by: denise young | January 17, 2009 at 08:32 AM
I LOVE this!! Can't wait for this to come out and to see the others. What wonderful guy cards this will make! You are so very talented and I love your blog. Every time I go to visit my daughter in Waxahachie and I see the Milford sign I think of you and the cards and chickens! Thanks for making me smile so often!
Beverly Reynolds
Posted by: Beverly Reynolds | January 17, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Whoa!! Fantastic photography and sketching!!! What a handsome stamp - a definite must have!! I love the card!!! The silver button, cord and the gorgeous DP all work so well with this rugged image! Can't wait to see the rest of your new release!
Posted by: Cindy H. | January 17, 2009 at 07:40 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW! I love it! And what a handsome cowboy! You amaze me!
Posted by: Michelle | January 17, 2009 at 07:31 AM
I love it! Anna keep going on this theme!
Posted by: Rose | January 17, 2009 at 07:22 AM
I love this! We need more masculine stamps and this is a definite must have! Love your illustrations!
Posted by: Cindy Robertson | January 17, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Your talent is endless Anna! It's so hard to find stamps to make man cards, and this is going to be perfect! I love your cutsie style but I'm sure gonna love these images as well!
Posted by: Tami McBeain (tmarie) | January 17, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Like wildfire, my friend. They will go like wildfire!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | January 17, 2009 at 07:09 AM
love these warm colors!
Posted by: AnneMarieZ | January 17, 2009 at 07:08 AM
A DEFINITED buy on this one! GORGEOUS! Well done....no shocker! That poor guy is gonna have his image on all sorts of cards....and be in many ladie's stamp rooms being drooled over! Hee, hee!
Posted by: MeShellaBella | January 17, 2009 at 07:02 AM
This is one of my favorite blogs and your one of my favorite artist and I love seeing the farm anials pictures, however the cutsie style is not my style and I am super excited to see your artwork and Whipper Snapper both go in a direction that I am totally stocked about. I have bought several WS stamps, but mostly to stamp for things for myself, DH or the pets. So I am all for a new line and type of stamps! Gosh , I could go to your photograpy page and pick several pictures of the animals, mostly cats and someflowers and just turn those into stamps, they would be beautiful!
Posted by: inkypaws | January 17, 2009 at 06:59 AM
This is what I have been waiting for. . .western themed. I can't wait to see your other images. My daughter and son in law live in Dallas and he is everybit the cowboy. This will definitely be a perfect card for him.
Posted by: Sandy Hill | January 17, 2009 at 06:48 AM
I think I'm in love!!! And he's real and out there somewhere, because this is a photograph. Sigh. Hmmm, I think I remember a card you made a long time ago that may gave inspired this. :o) Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | January 17, 2009 at 06:40 AM
My gosh, Anna, this is fabulous. While I am not a 'custie" kind of gal, I have enjoyed your other line of stamps. But this one is a knock-out and I can't wait to see the rest of them. Congratulations to you and to Whipper Snapper for allowing you to pursue this line of stamps.
Posted by: Sandy Hulsart | January 17, 2009 at 06:34 AM
Wonderful card and image. Your talent I greatly admire. Will look forward to more images. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | January 17, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Oh my WORD, Anna!!!!!!! You've outdone yourself, girl! I can't wait to see the rest of the collection....mmm mmm GOOOOOOD!!! :)
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | January 17, 2009 at 06:25 AM
Oh Anna! I am just squirming in my seat right now!! I am so oober excited to see you doing Western Images. As a Colorado horse family, I am constantly on the look out for western images. Until now my all time fav has been SU's Wild Wild West. Looking at this sneak peek, that just might change! I can't wait to get my hands on this image and I am sure many others in the release too. Once again, you're the absolute bestest!
Posted by: Darlene Pinder | January 17, 2009 at 06:25 AM
Having been born in the west (Az) I was never a fan of western decor. Not even in my cards. However, this one will make me change my mind. It will make a great masculine card. tfs and then just thanks for you..
MaryAnn
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | January 17, 2009 at 05:56 AM
Oh my gosh, girl, that's awesome! Can't wait to see more!!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | January 17, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Oh you're killin me!!! Anna this is gorgeous and something to be very proud of. How cool to combine your photography and design all into one. Congrats girl - you keep surprising me all the time!!!
Carla (cardsbycarla)
Posted by: Carla | January 17, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Unbelievabley awesome! I love your photography and I'm so glad you could incorporate it into your stamps. Love it! Can't wait to see the rest.
Posted by: Toni K | January 17, 2009 at 05:46 AM
My thoughts? Hubba Hubba!
Posted by: kathyc on scs | January 17, 2009 at 05:44 AM
you did an amazing job on this card
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | January 17, 2009 at 05:41 AM
Wow Anna, this is definitely different from your other images and unbelievably awesome!!! I absolutely love this image and your card is fantastic!!! I haven't seen a stamp like this before and will definitely NEED it when it is released!!!!
Posted by: Lynda Benden | January 17, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Awesome! I love it you did a great job!!
Posted by: cards4u | January 17, 2009 at 05:37 AM
You are amazing!! I don't do much Western Cowboy stuff but I do love looking at cowboys!!!! This will be a HUGE seller for WS. Congrats
Posted by: Cindy | January 17, 2009 at 04:36 AM
Anna!! you know I'm lovin it!!! *wink*
Posted by: Dawn | January 17, 2009 at 04:27 AM
Anna, I love this image and can't wait to see the others. This line will fulfill the desires of the many who wished they had purchased the long ago retired SU set. I hope you continue to spread out your wings with this and other wonderful themes.
Posted by: Kittie | January 17, 2009 at 04:17 AM
Hmmmm....I WANT that man!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | January 17, 2009 at 04:06 AM
Love it! Can't wait to see the rest. I love your photos, I follow them always, I hope they keep inspiring you.
Posted by: Karen DellAngelo | January 17, 2009 at 03:43 AM
Oh yeah, now your talkin, love it, must have it!
Posted by: Irene | January 17, 2009 at 03:06 AM
Beautifully done. Hmmmm - wonder who the model was???? *wink, wink*
Posted by: SueB | January 17, 2009 at 02:28 AM
Well my dear, I think it is safe to say, especially after reading many of the comments, that you've captured a very appealing male form, that all us Ladies would like to have in rubber :)
I'm blown away by how you make the outline and background of this card resemble aged leather, instead of your everyday basic CS.
But now the question that is looming in all our minds ..... **WHO IS THIS HUBBA HUBBA YUMMY COWBOY**? And does he wear Levis and Chaps together? [pant pant][drool drool][tongue hanging out lol] Ohh my, I need to go lie down as I think I'm having a hot flash!!!!! heheheeeeee Beautiful card Anna.
Posted by: Robb_eeie | January 16, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Oh Anna, I love this! Can't wait to order:) I love western, cowboy themed stamps. Since I saw the cards you made with the Wild Wild West stamp set I was hoping you would come out with something cowboy!:) WhooHoo! Or guess I should say YeeHaw!!LOL
Karen
Posted by: Karen | January 16, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Beautiful... In a Manley sorta way!
Posted by: Stef | January 16, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Looks like the Marlboro Man...what a beautiful card...Anna, I'm so proud of you. What talent! I'm getting a lot of ideas from your cards...you inspire me!!! I'm still looking for just those right ice/snow crystals you used on your beautiful snowflakes...can't find anything coarse like that. Oh, well, keep looking. Maybe I'll find them in the SUMMER. If we ever have one. A lot of our snow has melted, but it's been cold and foggy, thus freezing on the roads...not good. We'll get more snow, though. I'm glad you got to experience it again this winter. I love the pictures of your turkey snow angels!! Keep up the wonderful work...Love from frosty Idaho, Jeanne xoxoxo
Posted by: Jeanneh | January 16, 2009 at 09:44 PM
You have put yourself over the top....this is wonderful. Absolutely love it and can't wait to see more.
Posted by: lois | January 16, 2009 at 09:37 PM
These comments crack me up!! But they are right. Who is this guy and will we see more of him?? I have such a tough time with masculine cards..this will be a great help. Now that I think of it I think the gals would appreciate a card with this guy on the cover too. Keep em coming Anna!!
Posted by: Phillis | January 16, 2009 at 09:25 PM
I'm not a western kinda' girl, but THIS changes my opinion greatly!
Posted by: Sharon in NE | January 16, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Oh my goodness! I was just looking at this photo and I am so excited to have it in stamp form!! LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE it!!!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | January 16, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Oh My! I absolutely LOVE it!! I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Monica | January 16, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Wowza! I love it. There's something about silhouette style stamps that leave something to the imagination...which I guess is obvious since you can't see every detail, but that's what I like about them. You nailed this one dead on. You did this stamp justice with this card. I love it on kraft paper with the various brown inks. It makes it kinda dirty like the Wild West. Love your spin on this and just about everything you do. Awesome! Can't say enough, well I guess I did. Bye!
Posted by: Alberta | January 16, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Oh, yes! I WANT him! Can't wait to see the rest.
Posted by: lacyquilter | January 16, 2009 at 08:23 PM
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! What an interesting and new art form! Yea YOU! Can't wait to see the new stamps and can't wait to buy them!
Posted by: Kerry Fitzpatrick | January 16, 2009 at 08:12 PM
He is too cool to be wanted...
Gramma Dar
Posted by: Gramma_Dar | January 16, 2009 at 08:07 PM
You are so very talented! I am quite taken with all your designs. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. And I also love the pictures you post of your animals. Those chickens are the cutest!
Posted by: Jan | January 16, 2009 at 07:46 PM
**GASP** He is fantastic! I love the detail. I want him! and the others that are still to come. I Just know it. Oh we want to see them all please... PLEASE!
Posted by: Lisa - Australia | January 16, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Oh my goodness! Just when in January can I get my hands on this hunk, I mean stamp?
Posted by: Martha | January 16, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Gosh Anna, this falls into the same category of fabulous that everything else you do is in! I thought I was a little crazy when I blew the picture of Mr. Cowboy up to get a closer look -- he certainly is a handsome lad. Great job as always!
Posted by: laurie hunt | January 16, 2009 at 07:09 PM
GET OUT!!!! This is AWESOME...I am so excited I can't sit still!!!Yayyy you!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | January 16, 2009 at 06:58 PM
well if it's western its for me! Anna you;ve outdone yourself with this one. In fact it was one of your cowboy cards that first attracted me to your website. I am always striving to make mine look "as great as Anna's" will definitley have to have this stamp.
Posted by: Stacy(Stampncowgirl) | January 16, 2009 at 06:52 PM
You might as well have one just OK comment, so here goes, this guy is not as much of a looker as Alan, I've seen him in his swim trunks, he's just Buff! Yipee!! Have a great week-end! Dad PS that ought to turn him red.
Posted by: Lori W | January 16, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Yee Haw!!! Save a Horse.... LOL!!! Can't wait to see the rest of your collection, which will then be part of my collection!
Posted by: Suzanne V. from Houston | January 16, 2009 at 06:44 PM
WOW. Really.....WOW. You are so amazing. I am so glad your blog is at the top of my favorites. I wouldn't want to miss a thing you come out with!
Posted by: Tammy Nichols | January 16, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Wow...this is fantastic! Can't wait to see them all!
Posted by: Danielle | January 16, 2009 at 06:34 PM
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Can't wait to see and order the rest!!!!
Posted by: Danielle Watkins | January 16, 2009 at 06:13 PM
You know, it's pretty sad when a rubberstamp cowboy starts looking like a hunk. sigh I need to find the real thing!! (Cool stamp btw)
Posted by: lorena b. | January 16, 2009 at 05:39 PM
cheesy grin here. LOOOOOVE him! Bring me one, baby! I'll pay ya cash, LOL!
Posted by: jenn | January 16, 2009 at 05:35 PM
I don't know that I've had my eyes water over a stamped card before.... Anna, I might kiss you when I see ya next week!
Be. Still. My. Heart.
You know how I love cowboys....
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{faints}
Posted by: Lori Craig | January 16, 2009 at 05:34 PM
I'm not much of a "Western" gal, but I can appreciate great art when I see it, and this is wonderful!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | January 16, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Stunning image! You must be so happy seeing your art permanently etched in rubber, knowing others will be using them to create their own art.
Posted by: Cheryl R | January 16, 2009 at 05:06 PM
GASP!!! Oh my goodness, is this ever GORGEOUS!! What an awesome image! I can't wait to see all of your western themed images!! LOVE western!!
Posted by: Tosh | January 16, 2009 at 04:56 PM
I LOVE it and can't wait to see the rest!! OMG Anna, this is pure genius!!!
Posted by: Sherry Cheever | January 16, 2009 at 04:47 PM
I think that image is absolutely stunning! I've been admiring your photography for a long time as well as your illustrations! You have definitely got talent! Congrats on the new adventure!! I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Misti | January 16, 2009 at 04:46 PM
:~:THUD:~:
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | January 16, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Well done. He is definitely on MY wanted list! :) You rocked it girl! lisa k in tx
Posted by: lisa k in tx | January 16, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Oh, Oh, Oh!!
He is WANTED, all right!!!
Heh, heh heh!!
Posted by: Juliana | January 16, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Goodness, call me Miss Kitty! I don't know if I am having a hot flash or hot for that cowboy stamp! Your talents never cease to amaze me, Anna. Thanks for the heat anyway, its -51 with the wind in Chicago.
Posted by: Mecah Dow | January 16, 2009 at 04:24 PM
OMGosh! I just love this! Great for masculine cards...can't wait to see the rest of the stamps!
Posted by: Paula C | January 16, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Cool - that's an awesome card!
Posted by: Erika M | January 16, 2009 at 04:01 PM
OH MY GOSH, THAT IS 100% AWESOME!!! Now I don't have to fret that I don't have SU's Wild Wild West! This is WAY better!
I cannot wait to see the rest of your images...I'm so excited for you! This is truly amazing...WOW, I am just ecstatic! WAY TO GO, GIRL!!!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | January 16, 2009 at 03:58 PM
He is gorgeous!!! A definite must have! Can't wait to see the others!!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | January 16, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Anna, this card is magnificent! I love it! Your talent is unending! Can't wait to see more ...
Doris from Wisconsin
Posted by: Doris Fryman | January 16, 2009 at 03:53 PM