Illustration Friday: 'Idle'

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This week's Illustration Friday word is 'Idle'
This is the sketch I made originally. Now I see them both together, I think I prefer the stars to be on the legs, but hey, it's done now!


Comments

Acting Journal said…
Love your little girl drawing. I too like the 'star-tights' best. The concept is lovely and imaginative. The painting is very nice.
26 July 2009 at 16:31
Elena Malec said…
Lovely!I like so much your style, it's so fresh, like the bite of a child from a slice of watermelon.
26 July 2009 at 18:03
Nicola said…
Hi Jessi, I feel like I haven't visited you in a while, things have been crazy here. Great illustration Friday work. I think I like the stars on the tights best too but it's great to see both versions. Lovely and bright as always!! x
26 July 2009 at 23:25
Sonia said…
This is a lovely piece! Love the girl´s expression...
27 July 2009 at 03:23
Gordon Fraser said…
LOvely colours used here! That burnt yellow is gorgeous!
28 July 2009 at 17:54
Shabsblog said…
Lovely blog!
29 July 2009 at 12:59
Nancy Grönholm said…
Beautiful colours and concept! And yes, the original sketch does have a bit of an edge. :)
29 July 2009 at 21:50
Kim said…
I think they are both really good!
Kim xx
30 July 2009 at 08:17
Kim said…
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30 July 2009 at 08:17
sketched out said…
I think they both look great. But I see what you mean. Perhaps you could perform some photoshop magic? Wonderful stuff, as usual, Jess!
30 July 2009 at 20:20
Andrea and Kim said…
Hi Jess, I think we are all very busy this summer. I know I have been, as you are probably aware. I am glad you have this time with your children.

As always your drawings are wonderful. This young lady is quite fine, indeed...I, too, love the stars on her leg! I also like the painting.

When you have a moment...no hurry at all...slip on over to my blog to see what I have going on - it might surprise you!

Have Fun!
30 July 2009 at 22:27
Jess said…
Thanks for the lovely comments! :D I'm so short of time to post at the moment but it makes me so happy that I can do illustration friday this week and to share ideas with you.x
2 August 2009 at 16:07
kathy hare said…
I missed this last week, it's a beautiful vibrant illustration.. love it.. x
5 August 2009 at 11:59
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