Sunday, September 03, 2006

IF-safe



the mice family gathered around the stove to warm themselves from the winter. ahh..how safe it is to be inside.

i just realize how frustrating it is to work with watercolor. you can't make any mistake..!
and if you do, it all depends on your skill as how to cover it. i think i kind of messed this up...:( well, it's better than not posting anything. i guess i have to learn a lot lot lot more....!!
di

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  1. Amy ZaleskiSeptember 3, 2006 at 9:55 PM

    Ah, so cozy....it really does feel safe. Very sweet illustration and great job on the lighting!

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  2. Michelle LanaSeptember 3, 2006 at 10:01 PM

    what a wonderful illo...love the glow of the fireplace!!!

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  3. patiSeptember 3, 2006 at 10:13 PM

    This is so sweet and warm. They're definitely safe :)

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  4. Susan MitchellSeptember 3, 2006 at 10:30 PM

    I think this watercolour is beautifully done, soft and fluid and lovely warm colours :)

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  5. kat coyleSeptember 3, 2006 at 10:43 PM

    so cozy and inviting

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  6. Liz JonesSeptember 3, 2006 at 10:51 PM

    Ahh-- Lovely!! I don't see any mistakes!Watercolor is certainly demanding, but looks to me like you've risen to the challenge. Such a sweet and warm image!

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  7. JOSeptember 3, 2006 at 11:35 PM

    It's a wonderful watercolor, and a lovely scene.

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  8. Ken ChandlerSeptember 4, 2006 at 1:00 AM

    Sweet image. Nice execution.

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  9. Katrine KSeptember 4, 2006 at 2:28 AM

    So warm and cozy, and safe!

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  10. tusenSeptember 4, 2006 at 3:37 AM

    it's really warm and safe and lovely. I like the glow and the shadows

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  11. Jana BoucSeptember 4, 2006 at 3:43 AM

    I think it's great watercolor. You did a great job with the lighting and creating a warm cozy scene with cute characters.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2006 at 4:03 AM

    What a nice little family!

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  13. AbigailSeptember 4, 2006 at 7:56 AM

    So sweet! Reminds me of Beatrix Potter.

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  14. DeniseSeptember 4, 2006 at 10:51 AM

    You sure did NOT mess it up! I've never worked in watercolor either (this illustration friday is my first0, but I think you've pulled it off much, much better than mine. I was too scared to combine colors. You've done it nicely!

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  15. Dana S. WhitneySeptember 4, 2006 at 11:37 AM

    Although time constraints have led me to mostly do digital submissions, I think the "mistakes" from watercolor are what make them exciting to paint, awe inspiring and sometimes BETTER than you every hoped. These mice look happy and cozy, and very safe, indeed.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2006 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful illustration!

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  17. constanthingSeptember 4, 2006 at 7:47 PM

    I think you did great, it certainly looks warm and cozy in there :)

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  18. ELLA ELVIANASeptember 4, 2006 at 8:47 PM

    thanks everyone for your kind comments! but you should see the real paint to understand how messy it really is..:-D

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  19. demosthenesSeptember 4, 2006 at 9:21 PM

    i agree with the rest, i dont see any mistakes.. here's a tip though.. you might try using guache if you want to cover something up. it's like watercolor only opaque. also, it doesn't matter what the original looks like as long as it reproduces well. ;-)

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  20. ELLA ELVIANASeptember 4, 2006 at 10:10 PM

    demosthenes; thanks for your tip! i might have to learn other media too then..(of course you should!). well, no hurt to know. thanks!

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  21. DebbieSeptember 5, 2006 at 3:13 AM

    You have an incredible style in a very difficult medium! Fabulous illustration and I agree that it reminds me of Potter who I love but I think your color execution is much richer (in my humble opinion - I haven't seen ALL of Potter's art!) Keep up the great work! I look forward to seeing your parables! Keep at that dream!!

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  22. DebbieSeptember 5, 2006 at 3:13 AM

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  23. AlisaSeptember 5, 2006 at 3:14 AM

    so cute! I loved drawing mice families when I was a child :)

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2006 at 3:29 AM

    Ahh how cute. It looks so warm and cosy too.

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  25. Roz FosterSeptember 5, 2006 at 4:01 AM

    You did beautifully! I think I can feel that warm glow. Beautiful work!

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  26. Tony LaRoccaSeptember 5, 2006 at 7:31 AM

    What cute little meeces! It's the family that makes them feel safe. Beautiful.

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  27. elegraphSeptember 5, 2006 at 10:30 AM

    this is beautiful - you captured the glow of the firelight beautifully. this reminds me of a book i loved when i was a child.

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  28. MetteSeptember 5, 2006 at 12:41 PM

    So sweet and warm! Best part about winter, - sitting indoor reading in front of the fireplace. (:

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  29. Marco Antonio SepúlvedaSeptember 5, 2006 at 6:33 PM

    Bella ilustración, llena de colorido.

    Saludos.

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  30. Anette HeibergSeptember 5, 2006 at 8:11 PM

    I love the mood in this one. Great light!

    Anette
    www.wynlen.no

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  31. FranfouSeptember 5, 2006 at 8:33 PM

    wow ! I like children books art !!! so warm !!!

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  32. JoanneSeptember 5, 2006 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful! I can see this in a children's book. Love the colors.

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  33. nicole falkSeptember 5, 2006 at 11:59 PM

    this is really amazing..i love the warm feeling...very very well done..

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  34. JaySeptember 6, 2006 at 12:23 AM

    beautiful watercolor. I feel safe with your painting. hmm~~

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2006 at 2:01 AM

    its gorgeous! i wish i was there..

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  36. paipaiSeptember 6, 2006 at 7:23 AM

    aku suka lightingnya, ehehe warm banget

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  37. UnknownSeptember 6, 2006 at 8:50 AM

    Oh this is lovely. I wish I were so talented with watercolors.

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  38. AkuSeptember 6, 2006 at 10:40 AM

    el, kamu pinter banget nggambar. kaya buku anak2. hangat.

    punyaku emang ajaib banget. biasa kan seniman, ga suka di "kolam yang isinya sama semua" (maunya beda). aku perhatikan komentator yang 'mengerti' pasti punya 'masalah' yang sama dengan aku ha ha...

    hari minggu ke pasar seni? aku kepengen..

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  39. AkuSeptember 6, 2006 at 10:40 AM

    el, kamu pinter banget nggambar. kaya buku anak2. hangat.

    punyaku emang ajaib banget. biasa kan seniman, ga suka di "kolam yang isinya sama semua" (maunya beda). aku perhatikan komentator yang 'mengerti' pasti punya 'masalah' yang sama dengan aku ha ha...

    hari minggu ke pasar seni? aku kepengen..

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  40. AkuSeptember 6, 2006 at 11:34 AM

    emang desek2an ya? wah males juga aku tapi ada dua teman orang belanda mau pergi. ga enak kalau ga nemenin.. adventuring aja kali yaa.. thanks info.

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  41. GabrielleSeptember 6, 2006 at 8:20 PM

    Oh my, I sure can't see where you messed up, this is just totally lovely! I think you are well on your way to mastering those watercolours!

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  43. Unto The Least of TheseSeptember 6, 2006 at 11:42 PM

    I love this! The little mice all look so cozy and warm. Thanks for your comment on my illo--you're right, we did have a similar idea! :)

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  44. LeaSeptember 7, 2006 at 12:08 AM

    Thank you for your comment on my first posting to Illustration Friday, the "Safe at first base" watercolor. I don't think you messed this up at all. It is a lovely illustration and the glow of the light makes the viewer feel safe too. Your watercolors are nice and loose like mine. Fun, huh?

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  45. BibiSeptember 7, 2006 at 1:40 AM

    How cute is this illustration?? I want to climb right inside and be a part of it!

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  46. ELLA ELVIANASeptember 7, 2006 at 9:04 AM

    thank you a thousand times everyone for your kind comments, i really appreciate it! best wishes for everybody.

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  47. EllenSeptember 7, 2006 at 10:06 AM

    Well I think it's stupendous!

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  48. MikeSeptember 7, 2006 at 3:05 PM

    No way did you mess that picture up! Excellent job!

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  49. Lydia SanchezSeptember 7, 2006 at 5:25 PM

    Nice illustration :)

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  50. NaturegirlSeptember 7, 2006 at 10:22 PM

    Oh my! Mice..I wrote a story about mice..this illustration is "perfect"! I came in by way of Carol's blogsite and I am pleased that I did! I must scroll down and view more of your talent!!

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  51. Kay AkerSeptember 8, 2006 at 8:19 AM

    Glowingly beautiful! Love it!

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2006 at 10:42 AM

    I had a watercolor teacher who told me how she did a kids' book on 300lb paper. When she made a mistake, she just took it off with a belt sander.

    his has such a great sense of atmosphere and warmth. You didn't mess up at all. Great job!

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2006 at 11:52 AM

    awesome painting.
    I would love to learn to do this.

    I always liked little mice stories too like Beatrix Potter.

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  54. UnknownSeptember 8, 2006 at 10:10 PM

    What a warm lovely piece!

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  55. valerie walshSeptember 9, 2006 at 7:46 AM

    i love it!

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  56. ELLA ELVIANASeptember 9, 2006 at 9:37 PM

    thank you everybody! you just made my week! :-)

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  57. FRIZZSeptember 10, 2006 at 4:14 AM

    So sweet. The warm light is fantastic!

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  58. Renee KurillaSeptember 12, 2006 at 9:32 AM

    I feel almost like my post will get swallowed by all the other ones :)

    Your sense of light is brilliant, it's not easy to capture in a painting, especially watercolor!

    Here's a trick (I'm not sure if it's fullproof, but...) If you use a hairdryer and dry your layers as you paint them...if you make a mistake on a new layer (and the underneath is already dry, you can lift the paint off by adding water and dabbing lightly at the "mistake" :) with a paper towel or dr brush.
    But I don't think you made any at all on this one!! This tip can be for future use!

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  59. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2006 at 8:39 PM

    when i see your illo it makes me feel good, warm comfy...
    lovely work!
    -Marjorie

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  60. tiffini elektra xSeptember 15, 2006 at 7:21 AM

    This is so beautiful and sweet! I am in love with this piece. AMAZING!

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  61. Factoryrat71September 15, 2006 at 7:52 AM

    Awesome!! Love the warm,inviting light and the snow out of the window!

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  62. UllaSeptember 20, 2006 at 12:15 AM

    this is sooooo lovely!

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  63. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2006 at 5:21 AM

    I love your mice!

    menticia

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  64. ELLA ELVIANASeptember 22, 2006 at 3:45 PM

    thanks everyone!

    thnaks renee for the tips! truly appreciate it.

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  65. faeorainNovember 9, 2006 at 7:32 PM

    I can't believe all this cool stuff that I missed while I was away. This painting is beautiful! Cute, warm and cozy. My kids love it too!

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  66. ELLA ELVIANANovember 12, 2006 at 9:26 AM

    thanks fae, where have u been...? ^_^

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