of Easter are in my studio right now...
we're getting ready for a fun post at www.welovetoillustrate.com, and I was in the mood to paint this little bunny girl. Something a bit different..trying some "linework" with a fine watercolor brush as a patterned/texture background. I dunno..I've got a lot of work ahead, but little bunny girl was sure fun to paint.
How many...
~ chickies can you spy?
~ eggs can you find?
~ anything else?
I'm off to paint little bunny boy now. Squeaked this one in time for Illustrationfriday.com.
Have a great weekend everyone! : ) ~ Shirley
So sweet and Easterly!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! The border is wonderful! Especially those little birds :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely,Shirley! I love the way you combine the simple yet unique border with the main image. It is rather interesting,and refreshing! Bravo to you!! ^___________^
ReplyDeleteHow precious! I'll have to go back to count...I should pay more attention to details! Happy Spring!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the flower-chickies around your bunny. This really gives me an Easter feeling.
Really lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is really sweet, and I like that you've made it interactive :) I also like the "frame" -- and that it has her in an Easter egg shape. Such nice work!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Shirley! Such a cute Easter illustration. love the border... I hope that you are doing well and having a good week.
ReplyDeleteUmmm.....
ReplyDelete5 chickies
4 eggs, well 7, including the 3 in her basket
roses, blue bells and 1 adorable bunny!!
:D
Oh...looks like I'm the only one who counted. LOL
ReplyDeleteShirley thank you bunches for your latest comment on my blog, you made my day :) It's always precious and rewarding seeing you visitations-truly!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend my friend and as I already said on ur FB page-Love the linework and the whole illo! Always something unique from you :)
xox
This is so lovely & delicate. I love her sweet face!
ReplyDeleteShirley, "Queen of the brush 00" (or 01) ;D
ReplyDeleteok, besides beautiful illustration, here is a game
for children on Easter! ha ha
I congratulate you, Shirley, you're always pleasantly surprised me
Have a nice weekend!
Do you know that in Spanish surnames, EZ termination means "son of"? ... your surname means "son of Benito"
ReplyDeleteBye!!!! ☺ ♪♫♪♫
What a sweet little bunny-girl! And I love the little chicks in the background!
ReplyDeleteToo adorable with the pretty dress and basket. Just beautiful. I always recognize your thumbnail because of your unique style. So great!
ReplyDeleteHey, well you on a roll Shirley (not an egg roll :) ) I can smell Easter eggs when I look at this, now if I said cute feel good happy full of joy I know you would have heard it all before but I am going to say that anyway :)
ReplyDeleteShe is dressed up so nicley, looks so happy, looks so proud - and the pattern works very well the way the chicks are looking at her.
Now whaddidIsee? I saw some roses, I saw some wheat and I saw a jelly fish and an elephant :) I counted 12 cheeks and seventeen eggs - now hold, on, wait till I find my glasses and I'll count them again ... :)
Love this! I just discovered you and your work and you're my new favorite :)
ReplyDeleteI've always really admired your pencil drawings as much as your beautiful watercolors Shirley. And this one has got the best of both. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice!! I really love your style
ReplyDeleteThat's a really nice image, Shirley, and a brilliant expression. I love the subtlety of it.
ReplyDeletethanks for your nice comment on my work!
ReplyDeleteYour work is so cute!
Oh I love this little girl. So cute. And fantastic ornamental work. I like the birds and easter eggs as a part of the ornaments.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend and the painting of her friend/brother.
very nice watercolor
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible and cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful work Shirley. The bunny looks so sweet with her rosy cheeks and cute little smile :)
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley, thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for saying you missed it. :) I hope isn't because it wasn't easy to access..I know Blogger have had quite a few problems recently. It's lovely to hear from you and it's led me back to visit you and your beaustiful drawings! I'm so happy to be here again, I wonder if I lost you from my list? I'll check! :)
ReplyDeleteJess xx
This is really gorgeous! Love the pencil textures and the bunny is just precious!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Especially like the ornamental line work...what I great way to finish this off.
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful Shirley. I like the blue border with all the linework too!
ReplyDeleteShirley,
ReplyDeleteAs always, great illustration and lovey line work. I love the little birds scattered around the edges of your composition. Thanks again for stopping by my blog.
Oh wow wow wow, so beautiful! Very nostalgic, like a wonderful Victorian portrait. You painted in that linework? Holy moly! That's real fine motor control! It's truly beautiful and delicate. I love every inch of this!
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to my blog! Your work is fantastic, great characters and wonderful watercolors!
Cute and so very well done. Great work !!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely Easter illustration! Great linework!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I absolutely adore the framing of the illustration and the line work. Have a fantastic end of the week/weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley, you leave the most genuine, well- thought out, sweet comments. Thank you for that. Yet another
ReplyDeletecharming character here, and love the border! My iPad is being weird with the comments, sry about the split.
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible, Shirley. Very sweet.:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful Easter piece! :) And I adore all the hidden details in the background. :) Very very sweet!
ReplyDeleteShirley you are so talented, I'm stunned by this on. I'ts certainly one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I love it!
ReplyDeleteShirley, I just love this beautiful piece from 2012. Can I buy it anywhere?
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