It looks like I couldn't make up my mind between doing a woodland sprite and one of Santa's toy makers . . . so I split the difference! Who says a magical sprite can't make presents too?!
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The new challenge is:
Elves!
Illustrate an elf or two. Santa's elves? Legolas? What'll it be?
The "Gratitude" challenge is over. The new challenge is "Elves" and ends on December 14, 2009. The "Feast" challenge continues for another week ends on December 7, 2009.
The "Feast" challenge (last week's challenge) winner will receive an actual prize! The prize will be appropriate to the winner, taking location and artist's style into account. You have 1 week left before judging (December 7, 2009).
Justin Segal!
Congratulations to Justin Segal. I chose Justin's "finicky cat" as the winner for the Gratitude challenge. Justin's great cartooning style, expression and gesture, made this entry funny and it illustrated well the "gratitude" of a cat. Well done!
This Happy Girl is thankful for all the wonderful things in her life! Doesn't she just exude joy and gratitude?
My move to the East Coast many years ago was a bit haphazard. I arrived after a days-long car trip with about 20 dollars in my pocket and no clue what I was getting into. But when I pulled up, late on a Friday night, to the temporary home set up for me by my new employer, I was certain I'd done the right thing by coming East.
This happened a long time ago, but I recently met someone who reminded me of how much I loved staying there.... so I decided to draw it.
Catchup Time!
I thought I was all caught up with the chicken and the egg scenario and then I noticed... Another word? Still a week late!
Fortunately I was able to come up with another icon that fit my theme while answering the challenge.
Medium: HB pencil, contrast bumped in PS and screened over a photo for texture.
...the love of my life!
There was a time in my life when I never thought I'd be lucky enough to find someone who loved me. So I'm most grateful for the relationship I have with my husband. Sounds cheesy I know but it's true!
Here are a couple of paintings inspired by love:
"Two Hearts, One Love"
"On His Shoulder"
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