Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Illustration Friday Parade



I've had a rough drawing of this picture living within the pages of one of my old sketchbooks for several years. As soon as I saw that Illustration Friday's theme was 'Parade' this week, I thought of it.
I don't know who these characters are, but the time was right to bring them to life.
The trees are inspired by paper cut outs.
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20 comments:

  1. Kathleen CoyMay 13, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    I love it, what wonderful characters!

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  2. CherylMay 13, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    Lovely work. Cool blog, too.

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  3. Pamela Terry and EdwardMay 13, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    Oh I love this.
    Those trees are wonderful!

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  4. thedoodlegirlMay 13, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Fantastic! Love the black and white and those curly branches on the trees.

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  5. LeanneMay 13, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    i dont know where they are parading to, but i want to join on the end and follow them!

    leanne x

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  6. Edith S WhiteMay 13, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    This is adorable the puppets are great

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  7. JessMay 13, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I'm so glad you brough it out to the light! I love the atmosphere and the pattern the trees make against the dark sky. It's a bit spooky too!

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  8. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Love it! What wonderful creatures they are.

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  9. kathy hareMay 13, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    beautiful yet slightly sinister.. love it!

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  10. Valerie LorimerMay 13, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Quirky and awesome! Very nice.

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  11. EmilyMay 13, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Eerie parade!
    I really like the stuff you have on show here!

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  12. ShirleyMay 13, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Super illustration - and such great perspective.

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  13. April JarockaMay 13, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Good job you remembered it Karen. It's delightful. I love b/w illustrations and this is wonderful work.

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  14. AcornmoonMay 13, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Great composition with lots of movement.You are so good at capturing the twinkle in the eye.

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  15. theartofpuroMay 14, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Wonderful illustration and characters,saw your blog loved the illos and the photos

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  16. Michala Gyetvai (Kayla coo)May 14, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Magical.x

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  17. KimMay 15, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    This is fantastic. I love it to bits :)

    Kim x

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  18. SimoneMay 15, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Wonderful sketch. This picture brings questions to my mind such as who/what is at the end of the line and why is the rabbit holding a key when he has one in his back? Really delightful work and more mysterious for being in black and white.

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  19. tlchangMay 16, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Karen - I've been terribly behind on getting to blogs, but what a treat to catch up on yours! All the magical, springy, growing things, glowing shells, and of course, your beautiful art.

    Lovely, all. Thanks again for your sharing.

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  20. KimMay 17, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Karen, I've just stumbled upon your blog on my travels and I love you art work - this piece is amazing, strangely emotive though I can't fathom why. Probably something from my childhood!
    Kim McB xx

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