Monday, December 7, 2009

Crunchy - Illustration Friday


As Winter approaches and the fall leaves have almost all dropped, Monsieur Olivet decides it's time to prepare his annual batch of peanut brittle for all of his woodland friends.

Hi Everyone...I just wanted to say THANKS for coming by this past week. I am so grateful for all of your visits. I will be by as soon as I get back from a holiday with my family..so hope everyone has a creative week ahead! : )
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38 comments:

  1. illustration poetryDecember 7, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Awww it's good to see my lover again!!! :D
    he's my lover, yes, the monsieur, hehe...
    thank you for bringing him back... in such a lovely image, Shirley!

    Have a wonderful holiday ok, and dont forget to fly! ;)

    xx,

    ~ mita

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  2. Eva RussoDecember 7, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    I Love Monsieur Olivier! he is such a nice guy!
    I wish you a great vacation a Merry Christmas and a happy new year for you and all the people you love
    xxx

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  3. LeoDecember 8, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    Love your style ! ;)

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  4. Stel.laDecember 8, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    sooo beautiful!

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  5. JessDecember 8, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    This illustration is adorable! What a sweet little character he is! Have a lovely break.xx

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  6. KristaDecember 8, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    oooo... he's so thoughtful! This is just lovely, as always, and so full of heart! Merry Christmas!

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  7. DaveDecember 8, 2009 at 4:14 AM

    you have such a cozy style.

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  8. donny*December 8, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    oh what a wonderful illustration. love monsieur olivet and of course peanut brittle! how tasty is *that*? excellent work.

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  9. Nina Seven N7December 8, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    i love your little monsieur olivert!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Aww, he looks sleepy like he got up extra early just to make them! So sweet...

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  11. Anagc3December 8, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Lovely mouse!!!; ) sweet illustration !

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  12. Ian SummersDecember 8, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Very cute. I love traditional water colour work.

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  13. get zappedDecember 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    So sweet! This is tender. I'm hungry for some :) Thank you.

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  14. k.h.whitakerDecember 8, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    very nice, I like this one a lot

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  15. ELLA ELVIANADecember 8, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    heheh, nice sleepy expression...lovely illo shirley! :D

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  16. MônicaDecember 8, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    I hope you have a nice holiday, Shirley! :-)

    And Monsieur Olivet is not only incredibly charming, but talented as well. Beautiful colors and washes!

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  17. CarolineDecember 8, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Monsieur Olivet is such a dear little mouse! Hope you have a nice break!

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  18. Art Fan AkoDecember 8, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Another charming illustration!

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  19. Dear FirefliesDecember 8, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Ooo...can I be his friend too? I'd love some peanut brittle!! Monsieur is lovely as always.. (^_^)

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  20. Mark HarmonDecember 9, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    And he's so happy about it. HAHA. Really nice illustration. I like that there is a story behind these and that you don't just illustrate the word like I do.

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  21. Amy CDecember 9, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    oh Shirley, this is so so so very cute, M. Olivet, looks like he has been working so hard!
    I just know all of the other cute critters are going to love their crunchy brittle!
    Enjoy your holiday!

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  22. Nicky LinzeyDecember 9, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Just love the world that your illustrations conjure up for me.
    Have a great holiday!

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  23. NicolaDecember 9, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Awww he's such a cutie, I love seeing what he gets up to each week!!! Lovely work Shirley! Hope you had a good holiday too! :0)

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  24. Art by KatalinDecember 9, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    hi Shirley!
    thank you for your kind comment!
    your concept is great...as every week!
    aah...he is such a cute little mouse, love his tired expression and how hard he's working to make his friends happy!:)

    have a wonderful holiday!

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  25. Cheryl LynnDecember 9, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Monsieur Olivet is so kind to his friends. He is very thoughtful. I just think that he's the bees knees! I wish I could taste his peanut brittle. I just know it's delicious!

    Have a lovely family holiday!

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  26. WilsonWDecember 9, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    You are right Shirley! It has been way too long since I last spoke to you! Blessedly you have continued to do outstanding work! I am so proud of you and the advances you are making artistically! If envy is green then I am feeling pretty Froggy!! :) Thank you so much for your support and kind words!!

    -Wilson

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  27. studio loloDecember 9, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Oh my, what a sweet, delightful style you have here!
    I see many aquaintances :)

    I'm sure the children's book world would embrace you!

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  28. Guto de OliveiraDecember 9, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Very , Very beautyfull ... congrats

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  29. Zelda ZapDecember 10, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    Another lovely illustration. Wonderful idea. I hope you enjoy your holiday!

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  30. theartofpuroDecember 10, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    As always you did a wonderful piece!But he has a little sad expression,..why?

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  31. Cally Johnson-IsaacsDecember 10, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Shirley! Such a lovely, cute picture!! :)

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  32. Kaili IttensohnDecember 10, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    He is wonderful!! Your work is always so charming. Beautiful job

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  33. Vanessa Brantley NewtonDecember 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I bet his kitchen smells like LOVE!!! I bet it does. What a wonderful character. I mean it Shirley, YOU ROCK really you do. I got some books and I will be sending you one on tomorrow with some other goodies. Please don't pay me just send me some wonderful doodles!! I would love that! Hugs to you girly.
    V

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  34. Julissa MoraDecember 10, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    He sure is adorable. :)

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  35. justdoodleitDecember 11, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Hahaha...he sure is a meticulous worker! Happy holidays to you too :)

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  36. Paola De GaudioDecember 11, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Oh, monsieur Olivet... he also cooks!!!
    He is the ideal man ^.^
    Hope you are having a great time, Shirley!

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  37. Deepa GopalDecember 12, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Lovely characters and gr8 job here...Loved the illos...too cute:)

    Warm wishes n regds
    Deepa from
    http://deepazworld.blogspot.com/

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  38. Renee TroyDecember 15, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Sweet illustration...just puts a smile on my face.

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