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illustration friday: clear

Here's my submission for Illustration Friday's theme of "clear"

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When I first read the theme, I had no ideas. But after brainstorming a little I decided I wanted to depict a busy woman trying to clear her head so that she can meditate. Whenever I try to meditate, my brain starts a lengthy list of all the things I should be doing, laundry, returning phone calls, picking up dry cleaning etc. Never a clear mind for me!

Labels: artwork, illustration friday

:: posted @ 7:10 PM by claudine hellmuth::

COMMENTS:

You totally captured the theme! Nice piece. I'm having a slow start with this week's too.

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Jeff G : 7:33 PM

she defiently has a lot on her mind nice work

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° : 7:34 PM

great idea! she's lovely.

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Diane Duda : 7:36 PM

She looks so composed. I am sure she Cleared her head. Lovely!

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Ginger*:) : 7:44 PM

Very original take on the theme. I like how you made your figure sitting down -- a departure from most of your standing figures.

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andrea : 8:04 PM

very very nice :)

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Kathy : 10:11 PM

Great illustration...Great concept and love all the little icons.

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marcisenders : 10:34 PM

It's funny. It's true. Hey, it's funny because it's true! Great depiction of meditation as I've always ended up doing it. Always feels like my brain is juggling thoughts (like your icon-encircled meditator) rather than focusing on my breath or third eye.

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Anonymous : 11:04 PM

Ah, how true - your illustration is perfect, Claudine =) I'm still racking my brain on what to do with the theme this week...but yours is so right on. Love it!

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Peggi Meyer Graminski : 11:44 PM

Lovely illustration, and lovely site! I especially enjoy your color palates...they're just perfect for your work!

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Jessica : 12:33 AM

great illustration! and oh man, i can totally relate...i stopped to wonder what would be in my thought bubbles...art, laundry, cats, bed, the fiance, class, friend's birthday, the list goes on. :-)

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Leah : 12:34 AM

delightful work and great concept :)

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constance wong : 2:01 AM

Lovely illo!

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Anonymous : 3:25 AM

That's a clever idea!

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Anonymous : 4:33 AM

clearly brilliant claudine! love it...

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Susan Schwake : 7:50 AM

this is a perfect illustration for theme! i wish too that i could have a clear mind because my head never stops thinking.

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Dawn : 8:51 AM

Thank you for your comments...your entry sure got my wife and i talking!

Your colour work is wonderful...

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Anonymous : 10:10 AM

nice use of pattern fills throughout your work. The color palette is perfect.

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Anonymous : 10:32 AM

excellent!
yes, womens brain is full with daily stuff, we - men, are more narrow...

and there is nothing to fix!

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franhilz : 11:32 AM

Lovely work!

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Michelle Lana : 3:00 PM

nice work, very true also.

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Anonymous : 4:33 PM

By the look on her face, it seems that she's on her way to inner peace! I love the little icons and the serene blues. Very calming and clear!

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carla : 6:11 PM

Yay! Great illustration!

I STILL can't think of what to do for "clear", though I had promised myself that I would do an Illustration Friday this week......

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Anonymous : 7:20 PM

thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate your lovely comments. Glad to see so many can relate, at least I know I am not alone :)

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claudine hellmuth : 8:25 PM

I love the graphic elements -- everything looks so calm and clear in the picture. And Oh yes, I can definitely relate to the list of must do's turning meditation into list making!

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Jana Bouc : 1:13 AM

Oh no. You're definitely NOT alone. LOL

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Jelaine Faunce : 2:35 AM

nice blog!

congratulations

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Anonymous : 6:46 AM

really nice work:)like your style

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Anonymous : 9:07 AM

really nice work:)like your style

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Anonymous : 9:08 AM

Meditating goes like this. "Hey! All the voices in my head are finally gone- DAMN IT!" :)

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Tony LaRocca : 10:14 AM

funny one Claudine...love it!!

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Cez : 11:31 AM

Hee. There should be a club for women like us! Great illo

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Shano : 3:07 PM

You nailed it with this one. Very cool.

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Roz Foster : 5:08 PM

I totally relate, your bubbles are so neat and clean though, my would be all jumbled and busy. this is nice~ I wish I could do this with my mind!

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Anonymous : 8:47 PM

You're right, it was a tough theme this week, but you depicted it so perfectly!!

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studio lolo : 10:26 PM

great take on the topic! :)

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Anonymous : 10:47 PM

very nice. happens to me, too.

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Jeannetto : 1:28 AM

really great style...looks so awesome!

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nicole falk : 1:58 PM

so true - lovely piece too

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Bill Z : 2:12 PM

Very nice. Great illo.

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Suzan : 12:48 PM

I just love your work. It always makes me smile!

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FRIZZ : 11:35 PM

excellent design! you are a great illustrator :)

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Anonymous : 10:05 AM

Terrific illustration! Great colors.

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Digital Scott's Illustrationblog : 1:02 PM

cool!

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sage : 4:08 PM

So simple and sweet. I love it

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Nicolette Davenport : 4:51 PM