Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Illustration Friday - BOOK

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Robin enjoyed a quiet spot and a juicy novel...almost as much as a juicy worm!

Ever enjoy a book so much, you were sort of depressed when you finished it? I really liked this week's theme, as I'm a voracious reader, finishing anywhere between 25-40 books per year. Just finished the Hunger Games trilogy & was rather depressed when I turned the last page - I thought it was that entertaining! 

This piece was another quick one. I played around a little bit this week, & had some fun in Photoshop. I wanted to create a quiet spot for Robin to get immersed in a book. I hope you like it!

I'm also including below an older piece that I shared earlier in the year that is a great fit for this week's theme. I haven't had the time to do something that detailed in awhile, but really enjoyed the pen & ink work when I did, so wanted to share him again! As always, I appreciate you stopping by!

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16 comments:

  1. Haha, the owl is so funny! Possibly from his expression he has reached one of the steamy bits! Ah, Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward. Looks like a very comfy spot for a read. And yes, I totally get sad when books are over. The longer the book or series, the sadder I am!

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  2. Great book illustrations! But I think my favorite is the tiger!!! Great colors and detail! :) You as you said put more detail into it and it really shows. Love it!! But little birdie seems cozy. Yes, I as well get sad when a book series ends and I just want to read it slower. But THAT does not work. I zip thru it. ARG!

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  3. Adorable Owl! I have often wished I could be like Holly on Red Dwarf, and wipe my mind of my favorite books so I can enjoy them all over again for the first time.

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  4. Oh the owl looks so snuggly! You've captured perfectly that feeling of comfort reading a book brings!

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  5. Aww I know how Robin feels, I like nothing more than to find a corner to read in. Love your Tiger too - so detailed :)

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  6. glad you reposted the Tiger piece... I love it and it fits the theme perfectly this week(his pince nez reading glasses are freakin' awesome!) Robin's background threw me a little bit of a curve... it looks great, it's just such a departure from the work of your I know to have that photo background. Fits great with the drawing and Robin looks great, tucked away and lost in a book. Can't go wrong with owl drawings!

    Great job Mit(as always)

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  7. Ha. The Thorn Birds. That's funny.
    Yeah, I was dreading turning the last page of The Mutiny On The Bounty trilogy, and when it finally came I was definitely depressed. Best book I've ever read, by far.

    That tiger illustration is worth repeating. It's great.

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  8. The tiger is fantastic. I love the way he is curled up :)

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  9. I love the bird in his nest stuck in to a great book. Such a spicy one as well. Hmmm...those times are less now as snuggling with a kindle isn't quite the same.

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    1. You are so right, Michele! Which is why I have resisted getting one......so far, anyway! :)

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  10. i love all the details you put in your art, and those glasses on the tiger are adorable!

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  11. Ha ha! Love that he is reading the Thorn Birds... maybe Phoebe should give that one a go or possibly the Hunger Games?
    Great illo of tiger too... :)

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  12. Lovely illustration! I liked the tiger illustration, so much enjoying the book in such a curly comfy pose.

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  13. Great illustration! Cute little bird - wonderful!

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  14. that tiger is one of your best.
    wonder what he's reading?

    ~probably Calvin and Hobbes...
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