Raymond is proof - you CAN eat too many vegetables,
despite what the experts say!
I had a lot of fun with this week's challenge!! When I saw it was "FRESH," a few male friends of mine immediately came to mind! But I decided to go with something rated G instead. <*grin!*> Once I shifted gears, Raymond poured from my pencil. But he was not without challenges....first, I fell in love with the sketch, & didn't want to ink it. But I realized quickly my forte is definitely NOT the ability to add color to a sketch! So it took an extra night to ink Raymond up. Then, I couldn't decide on a background color. I hate making decisions, so, as I usually do when I have trouble making a decision between 2 choices (like I often do when clothes shopping...ehem...) I went with BOTH! If you'd like to see the other alternative, please visit my facebook page.
I've also recently finished up a book project I'd been working on for awhile. This is a page from "Sunny the Sneaker" written by Michele Christian-Oldham. It was a really FUN project, & I admit I totally fell in love with little Sunny by the time I was done! I will be sure to post when the book becomes available! Although it was kind of sad, putting Sunny behind me, I came up with an idea for another children's book inspired by my visit to an animal sanctuary on my recent Colorado trip. I'll be doing both the writing & illustrating. I was so excited about it, I cranked out most of the manuscript in one sitting! So I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into that! That's all on this end! As always, I appreciate you stopping by!!!!
That rabbit design is awesome Michele! It's so round and fat and fun and his expression is great! I have trouble with picking background colors too sometimes, maybe we should start doing those multi-colored versions like that Andy Warhol image of Marilyn Monroe, so we don't have to choose...
ReplyDeleteAlso, very exciting about your new book project. I'm very happy to hear that you've broken ground on a personal project. Keep the momentum on it going. Can't wait to see what it's all about!
Oh that is my problem too... too many vegetables! ;) I wish I could be as happy as Raymond about veggies! :) All the best with the children's books, I look forward to seeing your new idea :)
ReplyDeleteNice Rabbit....The thought process of Mit:
ReplyDelete1) Fresh 2) Males 3) Reproduction 4) Rabbits
:)
You just gave me a craving for beets & greens! I hope I don't follow Raymond's path to rotundity. :-)
ReplyDeleteCome to think of it, you don't see many roly poly bunnies, do you? Clearly Raymond is a prince among his kind. Unless he's stealing *their* veggies... hmmm...
Congratulations on all the book progress!
Raymond looks great on the orange background. Good luck with the children's book!
ReplyDeleteHey Hot Mitt, Rod is right, your thought process is very logical.
ReplyDeleteI know that rabbits are fresh personally; we used to raise them. If that cage was rockin', don't bother knockin'.
-and you know what they say about reproduction; 'They Bucked Like Funnies'.
(okay, you can delete me now)
Super silly expression as always. So good.
Oh yeah, I'm excited about your new book idea that you will write AND illustrate. That's cool.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, you sent me a post for my illustration of illustration friday. I was surprised to read "About me" on your Blog because I wrote the same thing about my work but in french of course. So it is nice to meet you and look at your work too. Thank you. I have a Facebook page too Lyette Roussille and of my studio: Le 34 Galerie/ Ateliers.
ReplyDeleteI belive I'm in love with Raymond, and I do like his colors...and I'm looking forward to see your children's book... good luck!
ReplyDeleteRaymond's a cutie :) Good luck with your books!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with Sunny and the new book. I love it when inspiration hits. It is so easy to be in the creation zone.
ReplyDeleteRaymond is great! I love the colours you chose. Annnnd... Wow he can eat a LOT of veggies!!
ReplyDeleteThe sneak(er) peek makes me curious!
both equally adorable and congrats on the book!
ReplyDeletehee hee, I better be careful because I eat a lot of veg :))) this is so darling and I love your sense of humour and your enthusiasm too! I look forward to seeing more and I love your blog too :D
ReplyDeleteHa ha!! Raymond is laugh!!! I personally think you have captured that "fresh" male in him too!!
ReplyDeleteOh I do love Raymond!! Love the expression u did. I 2 hv times whn I just can not put a piece into color. Sometimes I hv to force myself. And in the end I am usually happy I did!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the sweet Sunny book! That's awesome!!!!
And Whoo hoo about taking on the challenge of writing and illustrating a book. That is awesome. I always wanted to try but my extreme introvert was screaming at me. Some day. I look forward to seeing your book !! :) I will b cheering u on! !!!