Thursday, September 9, 2010

IF: Dessert


Aha! Making a comeback to Illustration Friday after too many months away. I have no idea why dessert made me think of a family of otters. Otters out for an evening float. Leisurely enjoying their dessert of fish cupcakes with seaweed on top. Sure, why not!

I could tell you about how I'm trying out a new technique with blending the pencil in layers on watercolor paper. I could certainly tell you that this new technique is not cutting down the time it takes me to complete one drawing or the hours I sit with my neck craned trying to get the pencil blended right. I could also tell you how much I LOVE otters and will embarass anyone that is around me if I think I've spotted one....

but I'm too tired. So I'll leave it at that.

13 comments:

  1. Sure, why not? I love fish and seaweed. I would have made a great sea otter.

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  2. I love their hands - I mean paws. Especially the little one.
    The colors are beautiful!

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  3. Very cute, and I like the way you did it from overhead and the background. Everybody should love otters! They're so playful.

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  4. This is really cool. I was looking at some of your other work, and I really like your character design style. Great job.

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  5. I love them! Completely adorable and I love the angle that you chose for this one.

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  6. This is so cute and really beautiful too. I love the colours and the softness of it. The overhead view is really cool too.

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  7. thanks everyone! I really appreciate your comments...and even criticism :)

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  8. Hi Elena! I saw this on IL today, and it's just adorable! I've looked through your blog, and think your artwork is just fantastic! Beautiful colors and wonderful style!

    Brings out the kid in me... ! ~~carolynn

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  9. Wow, your work is adorable! Lovely characters!!

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  10. Such a lovely illustration! your little otter family made me smile.. x

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  11. Thank you for sharing
    This fabulous work with us
    Good creations

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