Sunday, January 29, 2012

"I've gotta go forward!"

...Otso said as he decided the paddle wasn't getting him there fast enough.
 
(click here to see the beginning of their adventure)
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30 comments:

  1. Alexandra MacVeanJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    OHhhh...adore!! :) I'm liking their adventure! Hope you are well.

    PS Can't wait to share my children's book proofs and hope to gather some feedback. Today's sunday sketches are pathetic but at least it was something on paper whilst feeling so ill.

    Love ya! Hugs :)

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  2. JaneJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Ahhhh loving this Shirley. Hope all well and you had a fab weekend.
    Jane x

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  3. roberto M.January 29, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Shirley, this is dramatic? I guess so, but it will end happily
    that blue color is vibrating really!
    Exact proportion of complementary
    Master!

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  4. Ces AdorioJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Aaaaaawww! The wee one looks so vulnerable yet brave. I thought one paddle was not enough to make them go forward... hehehe Oh no! The paddle is on the water!!! Ack. This is very worrisome. More, more!!!

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  5. Victoria StitchJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    oh i love love love this! those little bears are just the cutest! I esp like the swimming one!

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  6. Erin KJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Aw, these little bears are just the cutest little dears I've ever seen. Love them so much! <3

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  7. Cindy D.January 29, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    So cute! I hope he's a good swimmer! (The others look worried!) Will they have a race to the shore or just watch him go? :)

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  8. PattiJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    This is so sweet and you've done a lovely job painting it.

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  9. heidi aldin monteleoneJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    The water looks so beautiful, but also deep. I'm sure you'll illustrate little Otso to safety! I guess we'll have to stay tuned... :)

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  10. CarolineJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Sweet - like the way this is developing into a story!

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  11. Mai KembleJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    this is pretty darling... ;)

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  12. Ces AdorioJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    I like that "piece of peace" line! Thank you. Good night! Tsup!

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  13. Property Facility ManagementJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Nice image, it looks nice book..

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  14. Deepa GopalJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Hehe...that's so adorable, so impatient:)))
    What's next????

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  15. donny*January 30, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    As always, wonderful illustrations. That blue, I love that blue you brought out. And just a wonderful scene all around. Have a great week!

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  16. k.h.whitakerJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    love it Shirley! These are so cute. I love the bears against that beautiful blue water.

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  17. Hans_77January 30, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    this is so cute, your watercolours are amazing

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  18. Michaele RaziJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Be careful, little bear! He's so brave! Lovely as usual!

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  19. Bella SinclairJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Hehehehe, brave little Otso! I sure hope he doesn't have far to swim. Beautifully done, Shirley! Where is he going???????

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  20. Dear FirefliesJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Ooooh...I love how inviting the blue water looks.... These bears are the cutest! oxx

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  21. Elizabeth Rose StantonJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Such great watercolor technique...and, as ever, SO darn cute!!

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  22. BellaJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Otso is so brave! I love the action in his movements! Shirley, I'm in awe of your talent!

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  23. Sarah MellingFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Shirley! I'm waaaay behind on blog visits, bu just had to stop in and tell you how much I love these pieces of the bears on their inner tube. They're such beautiful compositions with the big area of beautiful blue water and the negative space left empty for the sky. I adore them!!

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  24. Carmen SaldañaFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Ohh, lovely!

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  25. Beth Anne MarescaFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    So adorable!!!

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  26. AtelierBrigitteFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    There they are again... I hope Oto will make it before his friends do - go Oto!

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  27. Andrew FinnieFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    He's going to the Pub Bella for his soda water :)
    I mean pub, Bella.

    hey Shirley, there's always one bear in a crowd eh? One who can't wait!
    That's me.
    But I don't float so well :)

    Ahh I see Roberto's comment on the complementary. Nice eye has Doc Roberto!
    And it's a wonderful observation. It makes it sing eh?

    see you from here :)

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  28. Amy CFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    oh my goodness this is so adorable, I sure hope he makes it.
    Happy 2012 to you too Shirley

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  29. tiffannysketchbookFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    your illustrations are darling!!!

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  30. Linda HensleyFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Looks like he's swimming in his own direction. Go Otso! Very cute :)

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