Monday 15 June 2009

Illustration Friday - Unfold

As the flower unfolded they saw a tiny little boy nestled in it's petals...

36 comments:

Karen said...

Very sweet!

Momo Luna S!gnals said...

I go to sleep in a minute and this is such a lovely image to take with me into my dreams.

Sab said...

like Mmomo Luna, I'm going to sleep and before I turn off my computer I see your sweet illustration. So lovely !

Jasmine said...

My daughter will love this when I show her tomorrow. She is 3 and thinks Thumbelina is wonderful, and Tom Thumb. She especially loves flowers too so this picture will tick all her boxes. I like it too :)

Edrian said...

He looks so cozy there. What a great idea and so well executed!

Loni Edwards said...

Oh Kathy, this is beautiful! I love the background around this!The veins in the petals are nice touch. Your technique is truly inspiring. Great idea!

Cheryl said...

This is lovely...textures,rendering, all.

ale balanzario said...

beautiful, so lovely and delicate

MrBibleHead said...

Wow Kathy! You are amazing! Great idea and fantastic work. I look so forward to your artwork every week. thanks

Anonymous said...

Wow this is perfect for the topic! I just love this. I love the texture and his face is so wonderful. I would love to see you do the background as it's fascinating!

Indigene said...

This is lovely and magical! I do so love your work, Kathy! Bravo!

atelier nanda said...

Lovely again. What a great idea. Your technique is so good.

Unknown said...

Que bella ilustraciĆ³n,tienes unas manos prodigiosas,todas tus ilustraciones son muy tiernas,,,,,Un saludo.

Cally Johnson-Isaacs said...

Wow! Your work is just brilliant!

Jess said...

I love the shape he's curled up in, a perfect gentle little cup! He looks so sweet. I haven't got round to doing my IF yet, I'd thought about a flower unfurling but yours is so lovely I'm going to do something completely different! It's gorgeous Kathy. :o)

Coreopsis said...

Lovely lovely lovely! You convey so much with such a simple medium.

theartofpuro said...

Too lovely!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely and distinct style you have! So soft and expressive. Wow!

valerie walsh said...

perfect!

froggie is... said...

excellent, kathy! perfect gesture, right down to the curve of his back. :)

Natura said...

What a warm and lovely scene!!

Kim Costello said...

Wow this is stunning Kathy, love the unfolding petals, excellent drawing, Thanks for inspiring, Kim

Mary Hall said...

This is beautiful Kathy!

Shirley said...

The little boys' clothes (folds) are so wonderfully done..they capture a "pajama-like" feel to it and he looks as if he's awaking. Wonderful illustration!

Anonymous said...

This is so lovely and delicate - I wish I could wake up like that in a morning!

Tammie Lee said...

charming as can be!

Carli said...

this is so sweet Kathy. I love the hint of pink on his cheeks

justdoodleit said...

Delicate and pretty. Those petals also look good!

Renee said...

Kathy so beautiful.

He is so sweet.

Kathy, I am sure that you have heard the bad news that our Bella's husband died suddenly last Saturday. Just wanted you to know.

Love Renee xoxo

Eric Barclay said...

Really cute-- great concept, too!

SarahGaunt said...

This is beautiful, an amazing illustration. Totally love this!

Hello! said...

My favourite entry for this topic, so delicate and expressive!

Ben Clanton said...

love the simplicity of the flower and surrounding flow. Nice choice with the jammies for the boy.

Emily said...

What a delightfully gentle illustration... I like the mildest touch of pink on his cheeks... gives the impression that the colors are about to wake and burst into bloom!

LILIDOLL said...

Amazing !

Bella Sinclair said...

Oh, Kathy. Your drawings send my heart a-flutter. You work absolute magic with your coloured pencils, honestly. I love your new header and all the colors you put into the grass. I love the softness you put into fur and the textures you add to...well, everything. Amazing. I had such a great time catching up with your art. Jaw-dropping good.

I wanted to thank you for the thoughtful and kind message you left for me earlier this summer. Thank you for the prayers and support. I could feel the warmth and appreciated the solace and strength in your words. Thank you for your friendship.

xoxo
bella