Saturday, August 8, 2009

Impatience - Illustration Friday


Poor Chip has four months to go! Why did Granma have to send something so early?! : )


33 comments:

  1. I'm so glad I'm the first to comment on this. I am screaming as I'm typing! This is hysterical, Shirley. I love Chip's face! It really says it all! This is the epitome of impatience!

    Great and wonderful illo! Thanks for stopping by my little neck of the woods and for your, as always, encouraging comments. I was very happy to be approached by this organization promoting such a good cause.

    Have a great weekend, my dear.

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  2. Cheryl Lynn - THANK YOU! I'm so happy you enjoyed the illo this morning..it came to me last night. Presents always do this to me. ; )
    Yes, exciting about your cover!! I'm so happy for you. You are always a great support, thank you!! Have a wonderful week - Shirley

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  3. hi, love the illustration with the chipmunk...I love his one closed eye and the other eye searching..mmmm lovely ! you 're great ! Have a nice weekend !

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  4. This is so perfect Shirely. I'm sure all of us have been in little Chip's shoes.The illustration is simply adorable. You have a great gift and I'm glad you are sharing it!

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  5. very cute...perfect for the prompt !!

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  6. Definitely relatable especially Christmas time!

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  7. Ain't it the truth!!! What a wonderful illustrastion Shirley. I just adore your style. You characters are amazing. Chip is adorable!!! There is such amazing emotion and movement in this. I can just see the frustration in his little checks. Boy is grandma going to get it he he he he!

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  8. This one is really great - the expression on his face tells everything.

    I love your style and your use of strong and bright colors. When I work with watercolor, the colors are always so transparent.

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  9. hehehe soooo cute!! I just love the expression on his face so funny! The colours you have used are so vibrant it all just leaps right off the page. Well done, wonderful work yet again!

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  10. How sweet! I think many of us can relate to Chip! Well done!

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  11. Really nice one. That expression is perfect :)

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  12. To all of you above ; ) Just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking the time to come by and comment..I do appreciate it so much!

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  13. Oh good grief! Is this perfect or what!? Love the posture and the expression is priceless.

    Once when I was about eight my Grandma gave me a Christmas present. . .I unwrapped it just enough to see what it was. Then I rewrapped and tapped it. But obviously not well enough. My Mom knew!!!

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  14. Your little animal characters are really strong + full of energy Shirley... nice work!

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  15. Wow, this is so sweet and cute. Adorable character and wonderful watercolour! Oh, a very nice take on the topic too!

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  16. So sweet! Such cute expression...and great use of watercolor. Do you think he sees a huge acorn in there?...

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  17. OM GOSH! this is SO freaking cute! I love his little body position and his expression!

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  18. Shirley,
    Wow! This is such a nice watercolor illustration. Thanks for stopping by my blog--I enjoyed visiting yours.

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  19. This is so sweet and beautiful!I love it :O)

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  20. oh my word so totally cute, I love the colors and the expression on his sweet little face is perfect.

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  21. Very humorous idea, i can't wait to open presents either :) your colours are lovely and warm and i like the expressions on your character's faces. I had a look at your girl on bike illustration too, that is fun aswell.

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  22. This is hilarious!! the squirrel's expression is superb cute! great take on 'impatience' ;)

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  23. Oh! What a wonderful illo...and such a perfectly perfect take on the prompt!

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  24. Thankyou for your lovely comment! Chip is so cute!

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  25. I love this! Just perfect for this week's theme.

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  26. he's really cute, shirley! thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment, i really appreciate it!

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  27. Oh this is so sweet! I can totally see this as a birthday/ christmas card! i lovely the little character you've created too :-)

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  28. A SQUIRREL! Woohooo!!!
    Hey thanks for all of the incredibly nice comments!! looks like you are getting tons! I have a question for ya.. how has scbwi been treating you? Do you think it is worth the money? I was thinking of joining but it looks like a lot of their stuff is not finished on the site. I am working on my manuscript and thought maybe the membership would help me with it.

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