Friday, April 10, 2009

Illustration Friday: Fleeting

Peony and the Prince
11 x 14

For a fleeting moment, the frog prince wistfully thought about how much easier his life would be if he were to stay a frog forever. But alas, reality was calling and the fairy was ready to change him back.

.:.:.
Abracadabra,
Alakazam,
Turn this frog
Back into a man!
.:.:.:.

Here is my finally finished illustration, just in time for Illustration Friday's topic of Fleeting.

I love this little frog prince!

Thanks for all of your support, my lovely bloggers. I was so frustrated with this illustration yesterday and was all set to give up after ruining page after page of drawing paper. But after a nice cup of tea and the rest of those little cupcakes (which, as it turns out judging by my waistline, were not fat-free after all), I was able to sit down with a clear head and finish!

Also, I'm in an interview feature today, this time on Holly's blog over at Winklepots and Random Thoughts (one of my favorite blogs, by one of my favorite peeps), so go on by and check it out here: http://winklepots.blogspot.com

Happy Friday!
xoxo,

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22 comments:

  1. Southern GirlApril 10, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    It turned out so beautifully! I'm glad you didn't give up!

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  2. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsApril 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    That turned out beautiful!! Love it!!

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  3. sweetpicklespotteryApril 10, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    I LOVE IT!!!

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  4. Cindy JoyApril 10, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Wonderful! Now you just need to do the other 20 pictures, flesh out the story and find a publisher!

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  5. KaceyApril 10, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    very nice, great colors! I love the yellows:)

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  6. WinklepotsApril 10, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Adorable frog print. I'm glad you were finally able to finish it. :o)

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  7. pinkglitterfaeApril 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Adorable painting! so happy and whimsical. Good thing you didn't give up :-)

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  8. Oh MandieApril 10, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    it turned out perfect!

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  9. Alyssa S.April 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    What a beauty! Well worth the effort and all of the lost hair. I just knew that sugar would solve the problem!!

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  10. Karen FaulknerApril 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Just beautiful. A+ for perseverance!

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  11. ParallaxApril 10, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    So glad it came together -- and the results are worth it, beautiful and charming, especially in those color.

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  12. esqueApril 10, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    You did a great job! Glad you didn't give up on it! Your color choices are excellent!

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  13. AnonymousApril 10, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Oh Marisa...it turned out lovely!!! I, too, amd glad you didn't give up!!! You did a fabulous job! I LOVE the expression on the little frog's face. lol Too cute!

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  14. Edith S WhiteApril 11, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    Beautiful work!

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  15. RiaApril 11, 2009 at 4:53 AM

    Oooooow....love the froggie prince absolutely!
    I hope he doesn't have to be back into human too.:)

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  16. Coralie Cederna JohnsonApril 11, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Fabulous Fairy and Frog! Great job!

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  17. Amy CApril 11, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    sweet and adorable, her ballet shoes are lovely.
    Happy Easter.

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  18. RobertaApril 11, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    This is adorable...I love the colors!

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  19. isay April 12, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    beautiful! i really like it!

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  20. SnezanaApril 13, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Oh,what a lovely blog,and your children are beautiful!Thank you for visiting me,see you again!

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  21. LittleMissMacheteApril 13, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    cute illo! The frog is my favourite!

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  22. shiborigirlApril 13, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Whoot! Congratulations on finishing it (and persevering). Persistence paid off.

    That frog is amazingly charming (I'd plant one on him if he wandered across my path). :)

    Happy Spring,

    Kate

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