Monday, August 25, 2008

IF - routine


i'm sure a lot of you illustrators can relate to this. when you feel like burnt out, bored, or tired with all the same ol work everyday---draw, paint, draw, paint---sometimes it hits you to the point that your brain being 'dead' and your mind is just blank and you keep thinking, "what should i do with this?? where does my muse go?" but then you remind yourself that you do what you love, and it's all that matter. and as with any good relationship, you have to work through the hard times. that's what makes your relationship long lasting, i guess..
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    It is really a routine!! Nice work :)

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  2. INDIGENEAugust 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    I love how her ankles are crossed, such lovely attention to detail and a great image!

    www.indigeneartforms.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing that! I have been going through some really rough times. . .feeling uninspired and this does ring true. . .there are ups and downs in every relationship.

    Love that illustration! She is soo wonderful!

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  4. Eugenia GinaAugust 25, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    I will stop, and relax, and then work agaainn argghhh! sama ga sama ga? by the way, congrat ya ella, for your new books heehee!!

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  5. soulbrushAugust 25, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    she is adorable, and also expresses such frustration...good one .

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  6. AnnikaAugust 25, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    What a great illustration!

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  7. JenAugust 25, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Great work - love the papers flying about.

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  8. froggie is...August 25, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    THIS is inspiring, e! great illio! love the light! (is that really what my hair looks like from the back?) "))

    here's to a whompin creative and OH I LOVE MY WORK AN ALL THAT COMES WITH IT september! :))

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  9. JuanAugust 26, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Very, very nice work! Beautiful!

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  10. HeatherAugust 26, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    So true. You did a great job of conveying frustration in this illo. The lines the color the pose, all perfect.

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  11. Mercedes De La Jara August 26, 2008 at 1:18 AM

    she is adorable !! love the papers flying !!

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  12. BeeAugust 26, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    A great entry and charming and funny scene.

    I've nominated you for a blog award as I'm a real fan of your work, check out my blog for details :)

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  13. Solvere voloAugust 26, 2008 at 3:36 AM

    Very delicate work, great atmosphere!

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  14. krisztina marosAugust 26, 2008 at 4:46 AM

    it's a really beautiful work! love the viewpoint and concept. great!

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  15. Elizabeth ParsonsAugust 26, 2008 at 5:39 AM

    this is terrific!

    eBeth

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  16. Gigi MooreAugust 26, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    Great illo! Love the concept and your style.

    gigi :O)

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  17. Bella SinclairAugust 26, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Oh boy, this drips with frustration! I'm very familiar with all those crossed-out sketches, and I'm not even a real illustrator! Wonderful illo. Hope your muse returns with great energy!

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  18. theartofpuroAugust 26, 2008 at 10:31 PM

    great illo and love the composition
    and is so true what you say:)

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  19. atomicvelvetsighAugust 27, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    lol honestly i felt this when thinking of what to make for IF so it took me days coz i just do not face it. then it hit me while doodling up senseless things i looked at my pc from afar and it hit me! gee its so obvious and i didnt think of it right away.. (see my illo if you dare) lol..

    8) this is a great painting btw..

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  20. AnonymousAugust 27, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Yyyyep. Know the feeling... Great job!

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  21. RobertaAugust 27, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    You really are one of my faves!
    Your work keeps evolving beautifully!

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  22. Julia YuAugust 28, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Nice work! Great colors rendering! Love her stand hair, ^.^

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  23. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 28, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    OOOh you knew I had to come and take a look at what you did for Routine and as usual, you NAILED IT AGAIN!!! How awesome is this illustration. This is every illustrator I know. Excellent work!!!

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  24. Ester GarcíaAugust 28, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    That´s great! hahaha
    Genial, Ella, I love this illo, it´s so true!!

    Hughs from Spain, my friend

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  25. MônicaAugust 29, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    Oh, Ella, you have a knack for capturing poses and feelings so perfectly. And with a natural, flowing stroke too, and perfect colors and shading. I always love everything you do!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    Love this, even the colours reflect her frustration. I know exactly how she feels.

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