My little bunny is finished, and he has a friend (who looks too sleepy to eat him)! Today I will be working to add a mama hawk and her babies to my family of forest creatures.
I have discovered that I enjoy drawing in pencil on creamy handmade paper, filling in the drawing with white gouache paint, and then adding some more drawing to the top of the chalky paint surface. This technique creates such a nice, soft feel as the cream color offsets the bright white and provides the perfect contrast for a bit of colorful geometric collage. I am imagining these on the wall in my girls' room--or as gifts to hang in a new baby's nursery!
Speaking of kids--do stop over at Carin's blog to read the lovely interviews (including mine) in her "Love that Arty Mama" series. Thanks, Carin, for featuring me! I always love thinking more about how my art life intersects with my life as a mama.
Speaking of kids--do stop over at Carin's blog to read the lovely interviews (including mine) in her "Love that Arty Mama" series. Thanks, Carin, for featuring me! I always love thinking more about how my art life intersects with my life as a mama.
I love your little creatures - and can't wait to see your mama hawk and babies! They will be beautiful on the baby's wall!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful...just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI saw this sweet illustration on FaceBook this morning.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful!
HAPPY PAINT PARTY FRIDAY!
Sheri Cook
Your art is so fun, I just love the bunny. HPPF!
ReplyDeletereally sweet illustrations!! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThese are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteOh so adorable and creative! Well done!
ReplyDeleteCarol of: (A Creative Harbor)
visiting from PPF
Both gorgeous illustrations. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, delicate, sweet designs, wonderfully done! <3
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! I love them! Love hearing about your technique...it does make for a soft painting. :)
ReplyDeleteOf course I love the quilts they are on! Delightful!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful. I love white against cream...really pops and looks so fresh. Love your work! Happy PPF - janice
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, and wonderful art too!! Good job!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
So precious...lovely illustrations! You have a wonderful style! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteFinally catching up with the rest of the blogosphere after getting the interviews sorted. Thanks again for taking part. I LOVED your interview. You are my kind of arty mama!
ReplyDeleteThese illustrations are absolutely wonderful. I have never worked with gouche, but now want to try it. The white on cream really makes it pop. Can't wait to see the mama hawk and her babies.