Oh such beautiful shades in those trees! I love the fantastic shapes of the masks and the movement in the girl. A lovely illustration Kathy and thanks for showing the drawing too. I love to see the process. :)
It always amazes me what you come up with! Besides the overall wonderfulness, I especially love the way you handled the hands and feet, and just looooove the way the trees blend into gold against the purple blend of the background. They positively glow!
Interesting choice to leave the mask white. I think it is effective.
Please forgive me for being so bold, but my latest illustration on my blog includes a hare in it. I would be honored if you took the time to take a peek at it.
Oops! I just read the previous comment but I already tagged you over on my blog - guess you've been double teamed. Don't feel obligated if you're not into these things or you're just plain busy.
By the way, I love your character hiding behind the tree - the costume and pinned on tail.
Kathy, I adore your work! How long does it take to complete a small piece, let's say, 8"x11" versus a 16"x20"? Just curious. I know how work intensive color pencil can be. Once again, it was lovely visiting your sight on this cold and snowy day in Pennsylvania (USA)!
Indigene, thankyou for your lovely comment. most of my colour pencil illustrations take about two days to complete, depending on how detailed the backgrounds are. I usually build up the colours layer upon layer which is very time consuming! I actually think that the hardest part is at the beginning when I am making the initial sketches.
Its very cold here too but we haven't had any snow yet..
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Hey, I like your illustration for this week. Children are great predenders. Just give them a mask and costume and they're set!
So beautiful! It reminds me of a shakespeare's play...
Another great illustration Kathy, again with the autumn theme I love. The masks remind me of the ones tradtionally worn at the Venice Carnivals :)
What a wonderfully mystical magic this illustration has. Takes my breath away....it's absolutely lovely!
beautiful work - really dreamy and poetic - wonderful!
This is very nice! A little mysterious, a little sinister, a little innocent. Great colors!
Beautiful! Beautiful illustration! Like the atmosphere, it's so poetic! The colours are very interesting and beautiful!
Beautiful and creative illustration. Your work is such a light, or breath of fresh air.
Hi Kathy,
What a lovely illustration, liked seeing the first drawing too,
Best Wishes,
Liz
beautiful. I love the sunset
Oh such beautiful shades in those trees! I love the fantastic shapes of the masks and the movement in the girl. A lovely illustration Kathy and thanks for showing the drawing too. I love to see the process. :)
it reminds me of a midsummers night dream... maybe its the masks? Lovely, and fun to see the original drawing along with the finished piece.
Lisa took the words right out of my mouth with this one. Like something out of a dream! It's so dreamy and beautiful! Great job. Love it!
Brilliant work!
I want one of those tails! Please?
I love the subtle colour play in your works.
very nice work… i like them both…
I really love the concept and the composition! The trees give it a lot of depth.
Beautiful work, Lovely trees. =)
what a treat to see the beginning sketch. Lovely work!
your illustrations are always so beautiful and inspiring!
It always amazes me what you come up with! Besides the overall wonderfulness, I especially love the way you handled the hands and feet, and just looooove the way the trees blend into gold against the purple blend of the background. They positively glow!
Kathy, I'm so glad I checked in! It's beautiful and it reminds me of the Renaissance. Beautiful color, design and idea!
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Wonderful!
oh oh oh. This is wonderful! I love the colors of the background, purple and pink and magical.
Thanks for the comment
Great illo and colours,it's magical and wonderful
I'd like to add you to my list blog
thankyou everyone, for all of your kind comments..
theartofpuro,
thankyou it would be an honour to be on your bloglist! :)
Oh, my! This is so beautiful! (happy sigh).
I really love the beauticul colors here:)
WOW! Just beautiful. Love your 'Wise' submission as well.
Wow love the movement of the characters Kathy! Really beautiful!! :o)
Interesting choice to leave the mask white. I think it is effective.
Please forgive me for being so bold, but my latest illustration on my blog includes a hare in it. I would be honored if you took the time to take a peek at it.
I think this work is very very interesting because he give a real sensacion that is possible to go up into this world
Congratulations
Just wanted to let you know I tagged you over at my blog
Oops! I just read the previous comment but I already tagged you over on my blog - guess you've been double teamed. Don't feel obligated if you're not into these things or you're just plain busy.
By the way, I love your character hiding behind the tree - the costume and pinned on tail.
this is simply said:amazing!!Congrats!
This is absolutely magical! You’ve captured so much spirit in this one Kathy! Bravo!
Ooooh, this is like a beautiful opera! Fantastic costumes. They look completely and happily lost in their pretend world.
Kathy, I adore your work! How long does it take to complete a small piece, let's say, 8"x11" versus a 16"x20"? Just curious. I know how work intensive color pencil can be. Once again, it was lovely visiting your sight on this cold and snowy day in Pennsylvania (USA)!
Indigene, thankyou for your lovely comment. most of my colour pencil illustrations take about two days to complete, depending on how detailed the backgrounds are. I usually build up the colours layer upon layer which is very time consuming! I actually think that the hardest part is at the beginning when I am making the initial sketches.
Its very cold here too but we haven't had any snow yet..
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