8/14/09

IF - Wrapped ... plus some random thoughts

Out After Curfew

Illustration Friday Prompt this week is wrapped. I've got some new ideas but in case I don't get any studio time this weekend I'm recycling an ATC from last Halloween. To see a variety of artwork on this theme, or add your own interpretation visit Illustration Friday.

Also the Melange Team blog has 2 different challenges up right now - anyone can enter:

The Mix It Up With Melange challenge is to "use your favorite quote" in your mixed media piece. Fun, yes? Click through & visit the comments to see the art or add your own. The prompt will change on Wednesday

The other is the Make A Transfer challenge. Basically you submit a something you've created using any kind of transfer process. Deadline is August 31. Your art gets you into a drawing for Book Art: Handcrafting Artists' Books by Dorothy Simpson Krause. Click HERE for details.

By the way, took my 5 yr old to see Ponyo today. I'm a big Hayao Miyazaki fan & Frankie absolutely loves Laputa: Castle In The Sky




& Kiki's Delivery Service



Ponyo was great! Mind you, it's no Spirited Away, but it isn't supposed to be. It is for children and it hit the mark with the kids in the audience. Frankie has discovered the joys of going to the cinema this long hot summer & I have to say this was the best kids' film we've seen by far. No 3-d, no 80s soundtrack, no adult innuendo (thank goodness) - just a really well made kids movie.

Last note: Next Thursday's Random Drawing is for a $10 Gift Card to Michael's art/craft stores. To enter drawing simply leave a comment before noon (EST) 8/20. For details & link to store locator CLICK HERE.

17 comments:

  1. I'm jumping on the Illustration Friday bandwagon - it's great to see everyone's interpretation of the theme.

    I love Miyazaki movies...my favourite by far is Kiki's Delivery Service. Sometimes I will put it on and just have it on all day, I love it!

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  2. nice style lovely.. thanks for ocmment on my blogg..seeya around

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  3. Your post is just full of good information. I'm glad you commented on my blog so that I found you!

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  4. What a beautiful ATC! And such an informative post! I'll have to check some of these out...Spirited Away was one that my daughter must have watched 8 dozen times. She's older now, but I'll see if she's interested in Ponyo.

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  5. Love your recycled piece of art! She's gorgeous and full of secrets!
    Health is looking up but I continue to keep my fingers crossed! Doc appt on Monday!
    Beth♥

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  6. Great color, texture and style in your work!

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  7. OMG what color!!! this is simply amazing and detailed! I really love the piece!!! Awesome!!!

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  8. Ho ha! Lovely, lovely work here friend. One of my favorites of yours I've seen. (And I love your work!)

    Ken

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  9. Nice choice for the word, I love colors in this one. Your posts are filled with such yummy goodness - I love it!

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  10. oh wow !!! your piece looks great and perfect for the theme...I need to get into those challenges...sounds like fun!!!

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  11. Thank you for stopping by my blog, and leaving such a nice comment! : )
    Hugs,
    La Donna

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  12. Great ATC, love the colours :)

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  13. This is an ATC? That's cool! I am pleased to see Kiki here. It is one of my favorite animated stories. The artwork is magnificent.

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  14. I love this piece! It has a magical feel to it and the colors are superb!

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  15. This is sooooooooooooo beautiful! i love the idea and image :)

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  16. My granddaughter and grandson would love this movie. In fact, I am surprised they didn't mention it when they were here.
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  17. like the colors and the way you handled the wrap and vail. like the expression in her eyes too. last but not least miyazaki is great stuff, has a few of his toons on video. michael dailey

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