Illustration Friday: 'Strong'

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Ooo it's been a while since I've managed to do an Illustration Friday picture isn't it? Well it was difficult getting the old brain into gear again too! I thought of muscles, things holding other things up, then after sketching a stork carrying a baby, (see below) I came up with the trapeze idea!

Here's the sketch I did beforehand:

Quite often the subconcious is at work isn't it? A friend's daughter is expecting her baby any day and it must have on my mind more than I thought! Oh yes, and frogs.

Comments

Madonna Davidoff said…
this is really lovely!
8 September 2009 at 14:39
linda said…
Both illos are lovely! I like to see everyone's unique take on the themes!
8 September 2009 at 15:10
Unknown said…
oh wow!!! wonderful work!!
8 September 2009 at 15:30
Rosie said…
Go on. Have them made into mugs. Beautiful clours.
8 September 2009 at 15:33
Caroline said…
Interesting to see your before and after! Lovely work!
8 September 2009 at 15:46
Anonymous said…
Love your first illustration so much, my favorite of yours.
8 September 2009 at 16:27
Teri said…
I love them both. So adorable.
8 September 2009 at 16:33
Kelly Medina said…
Very sweet and I love her dress! Great work :)
8 September 2009 at 19:27
Danielle Barlow said…
That's brilliant Jessie! I too am finally trying to get one done for this week. ( gotta use those new paints!)
8 September 2009 at 20:21
Anonymous said…
I like the colors and pattern on both the stork and the girl's dress.
8 September 2009 at 21:54
Linda said…
I love your style!!!
8 September 2009 at 22:35
MrBibleHead said…
Nice work Jessica! I love the way ideas evolve, and your"s evolved into a terrific work of art!
8 September 2009 at 22:38
pretty day said…
I love the trapeze girl. She looks so free!
8 September 2009 at 23:24
thedoodlegirl said…
What a fascinating idea! I truly love your beautiful colors and ideas!
8 September 2009 at 23:34
Kathleen said…
Wonderful interpretation of this week's Illustration Friday =)
9 September 2009 at 04:56
Green Martha said…
I just adore the final version with the beautiful dress ! Beautiful work !
9 September 2009 at 18:53
Marita said…
Love love you colors!!
9 September 2009 at 19:25
Anonymous said…
cool! i like how posted a sketch and the final showing the process and ideas. nice use of yellow and blue together!
10 September 2009 at 05:40
lil kim said…
lovely - so free.....
10 September 2009 at 14:08
Kathy De Wit said…
Thanks a lot Jessie for your words!
You are doing well also I see. I'm soo sorry, didn't had much 'time' to blog in the summer but I hope we will be more in touch again from now on!
Good luck also! ;) And your colourwork is briljant!
11 September 2009 at 13:24
Vita said…
It is absolutely lovely! I love the first one most of all!
11 September 2009 at 18:56
JolieArt said…
These are absolutely darling! Love the concept and the colors.
16 September 2009 at 23:07
kathy hare said…
beautiful! how many of your posts have I missed!x
17 September 2009 at 10:52
Ruthie Redden said…
love, love, love the top one especially. the colour & pattern, its beautiful jessie *ruthie8
17 September 2009 at 21:06
Serpent Mandalas said…
this is wonderful Jessie! :)
17 November 2009 at 00:46
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