Sunday, January 23, 2011

Illustration Friday :: Dusty




62 comments:

  1. wow, very cool. What a gorgeous piece!

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  2. Wow Shirley, this is great, no really, I am not just saying some tired cliche, it is really great. First of all, it looks like the classic watercolor which I can't do diddly squat, so I am always impressed when I see a good watercolor painting. Secondly, this looks nostalgic. For some reason, this reminded me of Nevada. The horse is so beautifl. Do you know that I cannot draw animals from memory with a pen but I can with brush when I oil paint? I don't kbow why that is. I have to have several reference photos of animals when I draw them in ink but none in oil paints! Have a great week. Tsup!

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  3. Oh and another thing, I like the perspective on the horse. Nice behind.

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  4. Such a beautiful illustration! The colours are wonderful!

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  5. Beautiful. No words necessary. :) Love the colors and the connection between boy and horse. Theresa

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  6. this is just beautiful....gorgeous infact! xxoo

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  7. Well done Shirley!
    You use very well, earth colors!
    (sorry, I do not know how they're called in English, Earth Colors-Colores Tierra)

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  8. I love this Shirley, love it!!! The horse "out of frame" is a great touch too.

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  9. I like everything about this - a very atmospheric piece! Congrats on finishing your sketchbook too - I like what you've done with the cover!

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  10. Great interpretation! love the composition and coloring too.

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  11. It's nice how you did so much with so few strokes. Love the limited color scheme.

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  12. Whoa, Nellie! This is Bee-yoo-tee-ful! ;o)

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  13. OOOOOOHHHH MYYYYYYYY! This is wonderful! Oh my goodness, the shadows are perfect! Don't tell me...the horse's name is Dusty, right? :)

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  14. Shirley yes i read your post!!!!!!!!!!!
    :D

    this is wonderful as always ♥ ♥ ♥

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  15. are you still busy???
    please take care of yourself (and Monsieur...)

    xoxo

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  16. Beatiful!! How do you spell Doo-doo-doo-doo-dooooooo-oooo?

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  17. I can feel the dusty dry heat, this is beautiful and just what I need with the fresh snowfall I woke up to this morning.
    Happy New Year Shirley, it really has been too long.
    (I am totally honored that you have Pirate Potty in your collection).

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  18. This is beautiful Shirley! You can really feel the desert heat and dust. Great work as usual!

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  19. As an equestrian this tugs at my heartstrings. Beautiful work. Just beautiful.

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  20. Ow wow - this looks amazing - I can feel the atmosphere. Lovely colors.

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  21. Love your blog! And your artwork! Filled with enthusiasm and talent!

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  22. Thank you for stop by and commenting on my blog!! I've been a huge fan of yours already and i love your delicacy!

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  23. what an amazing illustration!
    I love your work. You've got a new fan :)

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  24. very nice!
    and thanks for stopping by my blog,
    I also love the post you had early January of the girl doing taichi, I tried that myself a year ago and loved it but just can't seem to make it a regular practice yet.
    -Andrea

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  25. I wish I could draw like this ...very well done!

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  26. Wow Shirley! This is wonderful! Really wonderful! Great perspective and such a wonderful old-western dusty-trail feel to it! Hey thanks for stopping by! You’re the best!!! :o)

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  27. Haha well I was going to say :"Wow" but Ces and jack beat me too it. So I will say "Woo' - which is almost the same as wow but more refined :)

    Yes Ces is right, the watercolourist is a different beast - and you are mistress of the watercolour - so you are mistress of the beast and I am digging a deep hole :) .....

    heh. Love this, so delicate and light and aery. Everything a watercolour should be. :)

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  28. Heisann!

    I can feel the dust, the sand in my eyes and nose .... and mouth. Great illustrated!
    Have a nice week ;:OD)

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  29. Wow! This is beautifully painted! Your illustrations are lovely!

    And thanks for stopping by!

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  30. Beautiful illustration Shirley! The close up is showing the difficult angle of the horse and you have done it really well.
    Thank you for your comment. I have posted little similar thought on the topic.

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  31. Shirley - This is such a sweet piece. You can feel the connection between the boy and his horse. And it makes me thirsty - you definitely captured dusty ; )

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  32. ohhhh what a gorgeous piece!!!
    I can feel the desert ...

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  33. great watercolor, shirley. great to be back here..:)

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  34. Beautiful! Love the freedom of your strokes and the very earthy feel.
    Thanks for your comment!

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  35. Oh, wow. This makes me think of somewhere I've never been before but I think I know exactly what it feels like. If that makes sense? I class that as a good sign of a fantastic illustration!

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  36. I follow all the wow's here!!
    WOW!!!! really nice and .... dusty....!!!

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  37. The color and style are just perfect to capture the theme! Enjoyed going back and viewing a few of your older blog entries that I missed. Congratulations on finishing your sketchbook project. I think they'll be visiting Portland Maine (not too far from here) next year, so hope to get to see them.

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  38. this is lovely. i love how loose you get with the markmaking!

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  39. I really like the abstract quality to this!

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  40. Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for commenting on my "Dusty". Not only did it really make my day, but brought me to your amazing work.

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  41. Really nice. Very dusty. I can't draw horses for nuts. And thanks for the comment too.

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  42. This is AMAZING! Absolutely Stunning. . Woaw i'm Mind Blown :)

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  43. such beautiful brush strokes! wow, you are a master with the water colors!

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  44. This is incredibly beautiful!! (and Dusty!)

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  45. oh my goodness, this is incredible! beautiful colors and great texture - wow!

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  46. Excellent, Shirley! I do love your works! :)

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  47. I feel a story in this picture.
    I like your peaceful works:)

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  48. I love cowboys. Very cool! No SHANE!

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  49. Thank you for your comment! Judging from this long list, I can see that I'm not alone in thinking that your "Dusty" is one of my favorites this week. I've just explored your beautiful websites. As a former graphic designer, I could tell that you have a graphics background even before I read it in your bio. Your enchanting web pages are beautifully laid out and a pleasure to peruse. I'm a fellow Bay Area gal - isn't this weather gorgeous? :)

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  50. a beautiful piece, shirley! truly! and thanks SO much for the visit and your super nice everything - right back at you, ms. ng-benitez! "))

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  51. love your watercolor! great artist! and thanks for visit my blog !

    Regards

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  52. What a beautifuly loose and atmospheric watercolor!

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  53. great work!! water colours look amazing!!

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  54. Love the wonderful, warm colours! The scenery is tangible and the mood is so calming. Great. :)

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  55. good morning, shirley. just wanted to say THANK YOU for the wonderful comment you left me. I so appreciate your kind words. You really made my day, I needed it this morning. thank you ! a big hug to you!

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  56. What a wonderful image! Nicely executed!

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  57. Beautiful Illustration! Great work!

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  58. OMG! I'm with everyone else here!! I'm #62, 62 comments! Love your work! And many thanks for your support on my work! It means a lot that folks are looking and commenting.

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