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She's so Tall she can touch the Clouds

8/29/2012

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She wasn't supposed to be tall, but when I read the Illustration Friday word, "Tall", I thought...well... if you don't take the prespective into account she does look monsterously tall.  And seeing as she is supposed to wear these clouds, I think she should be able to reach them.  The words are a quote from Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler who was a novelist from Wolverhampton in Victorian England.  The name Thorneycroft is so marvelous, it's almost as good as the quote!
This is probably the most random illustration I've ever made.  It started with a left over scrap of japanese paper which I thought looked like a dress,  so I pasted it onto a background I had already started which had clouds.  Then I thought I should google cloud quotes and came up with this one.  When I saw the Illustration Friday word, I thought it fit with the picture.  I like this  non-linear way of creating art, it's very different from the linocut printmaking I've been doing.
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Claire Wildish link
8/29/2012 10:04:43 am

Fantastic bright colours and layers of textures...I love this illustration and the quote too!

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Nikkie link
8/29/2012 12:18:00 pm

Even though I haven't made mine yet, that is the same tag line I've had in my head all week! The idea in my head is different, but I love the whimsical nature of yours! Maybe this will motivate me to make mine tonight :)

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Laurel link
8/30/2012 07:10:38 am

Great minds think alike! I don't think this is the first time we've had the same idea. I'd love to see yours when you get it done.
I'm glad you and Claire like it: )

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Michael link
8/31/2012 11:55:56 am

I love your blog Laurel. I love all your art. I especially love your use of color and the layering effect in your work.
Thanks for posting for all to enjoy.
Your new art buddy,
Michael

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Laurel link
8/31/2012 12:54:58 pm

Thank-you for your most wonderful comment Michael!

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