This is an A3 size pic I drew based on "there was an old woman who lived in a shoe..."
I wanted to do something a little bit different with it - so I flipped the shoe upside down and then crammed it with enough mischeivious looking critters that would flip out any old woman. Mostly, I try to make my pictures fun and colourful and a little bit crazy - which is what I remember loving to look at when I was a kid.
It's super miniture here - sorry :(
Some features my students have loved: I put number 27 on the mailbox and there's 27 critters.
Also, on the blocks on the front path I put all the letters from my family's first names (and coloured the blocks to match each person's fave colour)
My Sam-boy loves the guy on the pogo stick the best & the fish in the fish bowl. The pogo stick guy is also featured in some other pics of mine (and now that I think about it, I often have fish randomly in my pictures too). I try to give each little critter their own vibe and personality.
I don't do perspective well b/c I've never learnt stuff like that - but once my art teacher told me that my naivety is part of my magic. I'll take that philosophy and use it to do whatever I like, yeah? Haha - love my art teacher who was so cool to me...
I draw for fun and get into it for seasons and then don't draw at all for months. But I am working on a new project at the moment. OooOooh...
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| I also hide sets of eyes and scatter bugs around |
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| two dudes hanging on the washing line... |
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| I like the guitar guy ... |
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Sorry for the poor quality. I didn't scan it - just took a photo and it's a little grainy...
Hope you're all having a grand week. The sun is brilliant here and the beach is sparkling.
x Nomes
They are sooo cute! I love them. I can't draw to save my life.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet ! I love the details and liveliness of the creatures.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see more of your work ^^
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ReplyDeleteI always love your drawings. I can't wait to see them in print. x
ReplyDeletePoor Quality? This is fanfreakingtastic! The attention to detail, coloring and basically everything is absolutely gorgeous. I loved this!
ReplyDeleteNomes, this is gorgeous. I am so awed by your amazing gift(s). You really need to write a children's book and use this talent along with your tremendous writing abiities, I am sure that the book would be a huge hit.
ReplyDeleteEven scanned the picture is brilliant, I can only image what it would be like in a in real life. Thanks for sharing this with us!
You are very talented! I love the two on the clothes line.
ReplyDeleteAre you thinking of doing a picture book or just doing it for fun?
oh you draw? that's so cool! i have no artistic ability whatsoever, so i'm always in awe of someone who is capable.
ReplyDeletethese are just brilliant.
and re the above comment: ARE you thinking of doing a picture book? because i would find said picture book absolutely adorable
wow they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewow, those are really good! my best friend is also a great drawer, it's one of her talents i'd love to have.
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Omg! Those are incredible. Love it :D
ReplyDeletehow fantastic! Your style is fresh and the critters are ADORABLE. I love the bright colors, and the hidden bugs (of course). I agree with the comments that you should make a picture book.
ReplyDeleteIs one in the works?
You know I'm a fan of the artwork, but I'll say it again. Awesome!
ReplyDeletei love love love it!
ReplyDeleteThey are so amazing, you should definitely do a picture book :)
ReplyDeleteIt is raining here, i want to be at the beach!
You made this? What talent! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI love the upside down shoe! That is fabulous
ReplyDeleteThe upside down shoe is brilliant! Love how it gives your adorable characters a place to chill :)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. I love the little story that accompanies it and the wonderful details. You are such an artist!
ReplyDeleteToo too too cute! I've said it before, Nomes, you have to try to get these in print!! I love all of them, but I think the two on the tire swings are the cutest. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are ridiculously talented Nomes :) They're awesome. Loving the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a woman of many talents. How fabulous. I always wanted to draw and never could. LOVE!
ReplyDeletewow! thanks everyone. I am feeling a little overwhelmed by all your lovely generous comments!
ReplyDeleteAnd, I don't know, I used to think about maybe making a children's book but at the moment I just draw for fun :)
Love this so much! Made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteLove this so much! Made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteThose are great! Have you ever considered doing picture books? A combination of writing and drawing talents...
ReplyDeleteSo talented! And you can draw!
ReplyDeleteGo you This pic is stunning :)
Tye x
You *totally* need to consider doing a children's book or picture book or graphic novel of some sort. As someone who can't draw in the slightest, I'm crazy impressed by that.
ReplyDeleteThose are incredible. Brilliant! :)
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