Illustration Friday: Grounded

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I used a limited colour range of pencils for this, purples, golds and pinks. The shapes drew themselves if you know what I mean.
What do you think they mean?

Comments

Unknown said…
love the pinks & purples! Bright and happy! :)
6 January 2012 at 22:54
Unknown said…
The hare has a special meaning for many cultures and I find them a beautiful and quite poetic creature. For me, I see these as hares and see the woman wearing a fur dress whilst holding a small hare. It is an embrace of the special ancient magic and the fire and celestial markings evoke strong passion.

I am not sure if it is what you had in mind so I hope I have not offended you.
6 January 2012 at 23:31
Unknown said…
She's so peaceful!
7 January 2012 at 09:41
Jess said…
Thankyou Patricia. :o)

Bella, I think that's a wonderful description, thankyou!

Thanks Pumpkin. :o)
7 January 2012 at 10:56
Anonymous said…
What Bella says makes sense to me. I thought it looked like the large hare had just arrived. The woman looks a little like Annie Lennox and I think she and the hare she's holding have the same expression.
7 January 2012 at 12:43
Jess said…
Thanks Lizzie, I love to hear what it says to other people, most often, I don't plan pictures like this at all, letting them 'paint themselves' so to speak. :)
7 January 2012 at 12:49
rachel awes said…
it looks like she's taking in the whole bunny vibe...which is soft n easter n affectionate n beautiful. xo
7 January 2012 at 13:07
trish said…
Soft and gentle...magical flames leaping around the hare as if she is going to vanish any moment...beautiful.x
7 January 2012 at 18:33
Jess said…
Thanks Rachel, bunnies aren't my usual subject but these ones insisted I draw them. ;o)

Thankyou Trish, a lovely description. :)
7 January 2012 at 20:01
Tammie Lee said…
a lovely piece
how wonderful that it made itself, that is how most of my art happens as well. your colors remind me of a wonderful sunset.
8 January 2012 at 01:37
Julie said…
Wow....I must tell you I adore this color scheme. Something I would have never thought of. And, this bunny is magical. <3
9 January 2012 at 05:49
Ian T. said…
I'm thinking something to do with Spring and fertility, but I could be wrong :). A lovely image and the limited palette brings your beautiful characters to life!
10 January 2012 at 05:36
Anne Manda said…
The big hare, who is magical spring creature,is sending good vibrations to the girl and little hare. They all look very gentle and peaceful.
Lovely! <3
13 January 2012 at 06:49
Annie Lightbulb said…
Oh I've just been reading in one of delores cannon books about higher beings coming to help us by shape shifting into animals and coming through our dreams to help us. Your art so remind's me of this. :) Lovely to hear from you, sorry I've been busy reading! Get my head stuck in books! Loads of love to you! Julie
13 January 2012 at 20:57
Jo Potter said…
I like the big stripy rabbit materialising in the flames. It seems to me that you are surrounding yourself in magic! ;-)
Love the gold and purple colours. They are the colours of the magician.
Jo. xx
15 January 2012 at 11:02
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