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illustration friday: capture
Here's my submission for Illustration Friday's theme of "capture"
"Judging by the size of her ring, Edna knew she had captured the perfect husband".
At first when I read the theme, all I could think of was captives and women on railroad tracks, but then I kept making lists and I came up with this piece.
I wanted to push myself and do another artwork in a domestic setting which is harder for me than my usual outdoor settings. I also wanted to use a limited color palette. I was inspired by the 50's illos where they only use 1 or 2 spot colors. I hope I managed to convey that look but with my own twist. Despite all the frustration that this piece gave me (at times I was ready to hurl it across the room), I was glad I kept at it and I am pretty happy with the end result.
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"Judging by the size of her ring, Edna knew she had captured the perfect husband".
At first when I read the theme, all I could think of was captives and women on railroad tracks, but then I kept making lists and I came up with this piece.
I wanted to push myself and do another artwork in a domestic setting which is harder for me than my usual outdoor settings. I also wanted to use a limited color palette. I was inspired by the 50's illos where they only use 1 or 2 spot colors. I hope I managed to convey that look but with my own twist. Despite all the frustration that this piece gave me (at times I was ready to hurl it across the room), I was glad I kept at it and I am pretty happy with the end result.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Yay! Something completely different and funny. Nicely done, as always--it definitely looks very 50s.
Aah, haha, I love it. What a great idea for the topic. ;) and the choice of face and expression is perfect. ;)
That would have captured me too ;) I love little animation (art piece) for your commission work... That is funny, women on the railroad tracks ... never even thought of that one
I will make a repetition but... i love your style and it's a new little nice story you offer to us with each illo... I LOVE
Love the interior! Great expression - with good reason - that's one heck of a rock! :) Fab illo!
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: 5:03 PM
I love the setting, colors and the "capture" concept. The size of the hand and the ring catches the eye.
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: 6:24 PM
I love the dining table and chairs and the overall feel to this piece :) and yes, I think you've captured it really well!
That is just so sweet. I dont know what I would do without my husband. Thank you for reminding me to think of him. Not that I dont but sometimes I get so wrapped up in art & myself that I wonder if I take him a little for granted. Better go give him a quick smooch! Great take on this theme!
Made me laugh! and it is a great expression. love the minimal colours too, it does feel very vintage.
the whole setup looks great, i like the colors you choseand her outfit definitly say vintage to me.
congrats on hgtv sounds exciting!
congrats on hgtv sounds exciting!
You always have the best and most interesting ideas for these themes!! Love the color scheme too!!! Very 50's!
thank you everyone for the wonderful comments!
I had so much self doubt with this piece, and really got my undies in a bunch over it.
So it really makes me feel good to hear your thoughts! Thank you!!
much appreciated!
I had so much self doubt with this piece, and really got my undies in a bunch over it.
So it really makes me feel good to hear your thoughts! Thank you!!
much appreciated!
This is great, Claudine! You certainly picked great 50s colors to enhance your subject. I love her face...she's very pleased with her new ring and her glorious future! Great setting, too..I love the wine glasses on the table. Everything's perfect:>
You and your work are so inspiring. I just love this. Thanks you for your kind words. Congrats on the t.v show. That is very impressive. I wish we got that show in Canada. Cheers!
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