"Um, from Umbridge"
"Drink Me"
It takes me awhile to see the current films, but have you all seen the new Alice in Wonderland film with Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter and Mia Wasikowska? I enjoyed our family movie night and was inspired to paint a few illustrations.
As I painted "Drink Me", I realized that I am heavily influenced by the Disney film and so Alice definitely looks more Alice from that movie. Funny how that happens!
And as for one of my favorite visuals from the new movie, I just had to paint "Um from Umbridge"...and those hardworking monkeys. I realize now that I have to study monkeys - as these definitely didn't turn out how I had envisioned!
Have a great week everyone! - Shirley
OOOOOOOH MY GOOOOOOOOODDDDNESSSSSSSSS SHIRLEY!!!! Do you know how much I love Alice in Wonderland??? It's my favorite book in the whole world. I love it. I collect them. OH My LORD if you ever do an Alice in Wonderland book I would have 10 copies!!! This is wonderful! I really, really love your version of Alice here! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteExcuse me, I am beside myself. I just wrote a multi-paragraph comment about your watercolor paintings and how much we love Alice In Wonderland here and about John Tinniel and how Bella intoduced me to plates and dishes with images of Tinniel's illustrations and Blogger ate it. So right now I am fuming. I cannot repeat my excitement... Oh that was a fun comment because I sounded like a lunatic with my excitement but now, I am just so exhausted...
ReplyDeleteAnd I also mentioned how someone served me breakfast in bed last week... and how excited I was to open a box with the best Breakfast in Bed and how you will hear from me soon. ARGHHHHHHH!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your Alice!!!
Oh and I forgot to say THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNoNONONONO!! I am not mad at Blogger. I just wanted you to hear/read how excited I was to see that you painted Alice. Do you know who is the No.1 Alice In Wonderland aficionada? Hahahahah! She was the one who told me about the plates and dishes! YES! Her initials are B.S.!!! OMG I just realized her initils are B.S. (Beautiful Spirit!!!!!) HAHAHAHA! Tsup! I am going to have a late dinner!
ReplyDeleteShe drank from a bottle called DRINK ME
ReplyDeleteAnd up she grew so tall,
She ate from a plate called TASTE ME
And down she shrank so small
And so she changed, while other folks
Never tried nothin’ at all
*i feel like Alice.
btw congrats on the new group blog! :))
ReplyDeletei haven't seen the new one yet, either, but it's on my to do list. i love your Alice, she's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI watched it on the plane back from Dubai - the screen was too small, so I'll have to see it again at some point. Love your illustrations - so delicate!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - my heart skipped a beat when I saw these visions of loveliness! SOOOO beautiful! Excellent job, as always! Theresa :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Shirley. I loved the film - I was not sure that I was going to. Yes those poor little monkeys ... I think you've got them just right!
ReplyDeleteAWWWWWW YOU NOTICED THE PENDANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOOOOOOVE YOU!!!!!!
Shirley, this is very good, I loved several details that I discovered in the illustration. You're changing your way of painting, no?
ReplyDeleteI like the strength of your colors, I do not really encourage me to leave the pale.
the first time I read this book of Lewis Carroll, I immediately fall in love with the world of Alicia en el País de las Maravillas. Now I like to discover drawings about this wonderful story. Did you see your first drawing? (Um, for Umbridge) I love her red dress, the curtains and the landscape that one sees for the window...
ReplyDelete..beautiful illo..love your alice..
ReplyDeleteShirley my sweet, sweet, sweeeeett... Will there be any better word to describe you and your darling art??? Now, if you don't mind, I'll just sit here and linger some more. (^-^) oxx
ReplyDeletePS: I had the pleasure of meeting Monsieur Olivet in person when I visited the little witch's house the other day. He's so absolutely adorable!!
oh, I haven't gotten to see it yet! I am so jealous Shirley. I can't wait to see it. These are so cute. I find that Disney seems to influence my imagined versions of characters too. But I definitely see this a "Shirley version" of Alice here.
ReplyDeleteAww just gorgeous Shirley :)
ReplyDeleteI saw the film in 3D...really great!
Your Alice is perfect!Even if you say Disney influenced you I can see your touch:)
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Shirley, I much prefer your interpretation of Alice over Tim Burton's movie adaptation(he kinda creeps me out-haha)
ReplyDeleteYour Alice is just adorable and lovely...as all of your work is!!
I find watercolour to be very tricky to master without things getting overworked and forced. Your watercolour work is so gorgeous and seemingly effortless. I just can't get over how delicate your faces and details are everytime, you must need to use a very teeny brush?
Thanks for popping over to my blog and leaving such sweet comments- made my day:)
Hello Shirley, I know it's a mundane thing to say, but your alice is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteZounds and Jibblies!!! SHIRLEY SHIRLEY SHIRLEYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Wow, these are GORGEOUS!!! Classic! I cannot get over how delicate and feminine her feature are. The little monkeys are too CUTE! And the different patterns in the drapes and heart in the shrubbery are all fantastic details. I really do have to see this movie. I will probably be envisioning your Alice when I do!
ReplyDeleteStill not sure what Jibblies may be, but it does sound like you need to protect them as they are quite delicate. :D
I am so proud to be in the company of your blogfriends. Just look at all these commenters. Shirley, what great company you keep! Have a great weekend. Tsup!
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley, I love your illustrations of Alice in Wonderland! they are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing? I hope to see some more of your art very soon! Take care dear Friend!
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I haven't seen that one yet, but I've been wanting to... I just love Johnny Depp!
ReplyDeleteShirley - what a beautiful rendition of Alice :) She looks so dainty sitting on the floor with her adorable petite legs crossed...beautiful faces too! I enjoyed looking at these :)
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