illustrationfriday: Breezy
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Self Portrait @ 8
Just a quick sketch at coffee today, its all i seem to have time for these days. This is from that time in my life that i had all the time in the world to hunt frogs and watch ScoobyDoo.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. g
Friday, February 27, 2009
Movie Quote "Ohana"!
Hey all!I wanted to do something for the movie quote challenge before it ended.
"Ohana" means "family." "Family" means "no one gets left behind."
An animated Classic!
Movie Quote from The Color Purple
"You Told Harpo ta beat me!" "All my life I had to fight! Fought my daddy, my brothers, uncles. Girl child ain't safe in a house of men. Now I loves Harpo, God knows I do, but I'll KILLEM' DEAD fo' I let him beat me!"
I love this movie and can quote almost every line. I saw the play on Broadway and it's just as great. ENJOY!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
portrait of the artist as an eight-year old
The new challenge on Monday Artday is "self portrait as an eight-year old".
I was eight years old in 1969. I wore cool green and blue plaid bell-bottom pants. I watched The Brady Bunch on Friday nights. I watched The Banana Splits on Saturday mornings. I went to third grade at Watson T. Comly Elementary School. I remember being worried that my older brother might have to go to fight in the war in Viet Nam. (When the US involvement in Viet Nam essentially ended, my brother was 15.)
In 1969, when I was eight years old, something else happened.
Sure, I had the 45rpm singles of "Sugar Sugar" by cartoon idols The Archies and "Aquarius" by smooth soul song stylists The Fifth Dimension. I even had the original Broadway recording of the musical "Hair". I knew every lyric, even if I didn't know what they were singing about. (I'm sure my parents were proud to have their eight-year old running around the house singing "Sodomy".)
But, one day, on a shopping trip with my mom to Northeast Philadelphia's Roosevelt Mall, I browsed the "Rock" section of Sam Goody. I spotted an album that stood out from all of the psychedelic themed covers. It screamed for my attention. It practically glowed. It was plain and square and white. Under the tautly-stretched cellophane, its cover was embossed with two words — "The", followed by "Beatles".
I was mesmerized. Was this the same "The Beatles" that cheerfully wailed about wanting to hold my hand on those old, scratched swirly-labeled Capitol 45s that my Uncle Sidney gleaned from an old jukebox when I was five? Those four fresh-faced moptops weren't pictured anywhere on the album cover. For Christ's sake, nothing was pictured on the album cover. I dug deep into my pants pocket and extracted a wad of birthday money. I snatched the double record from the rack and excitedly tucked it under my arm. I marched to the cashier and made the coolest purchase of my eight years on earth.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
8 years old
This is me as a girl with lots and lots of hair! At 8 years old my hair started to spiral out of control and I never knew how to settle this crazy mess on my head! Needless to say I was the butt of many jokes at school, and it would be a lie to say that it didn't always bother me...But nevermind... All I can say is - thank god for hair mousse!! :-)
Annette Q
Self Portrait of myself at Eight
This painting is part of my paintings called
The little Girl Series
The little Girl Series
This painting is part of my " The little Girl Series " They were started when my mother just passed. When someone you love very deeply is gone, there will always be an emptiness inside you. I felt very very empty and sad when my mom died and very, very alone. My mother always told me that I will always be her little girl. These paintings are a tribute to that period of my time with her as a child.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
self-portrait sketch, age 8
This is a sketch with pencil and colored pencil in Peggy's sketchbook.
The funny marks in the background are rose petals on the previous page painted in back gouache.
Self portrait as an 8r.old
I would be the one not too interested in the ever popular ballet class! Hope you like it and to see more of my work please check out my blog!- ciao Amarettogirl
Killer Bill
"Those of you lucky enough to still have your lives, take them with you! But leave the fins, tails, and claws you have lost... they belong to me now." Uma Herron as The Bride.Tagline: Swamp critters are a dish best served cold.
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Happy Pancake Day!
Hey, I would just like to wish everyone a Happy Pancake Day from me! Hope you enjoy making those lovely pancakes. :)
Monday, February 23, 2009
movie quote (part 4)
One more in a series of illustrations based on movie quotes, the current challenge.
"Drainage! Drainage, you boy. Drained dry. I'm so sorry. Here, if you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw. There it is, that's a straw, you see? You watching?. And my straw reaches across the room, and starts to drink your milkshake.
New Challenge! Self Portrait as an 8 Year Old!
New challenge for Monday Artday!Self Portrait as an 8 Year Old
Illustrate yourself as an eight-year, in any media in your own style. The challenge ends March 9, 2009!
Winner! Angelopudus!
The winner for the Monday Artday challenge, "greek myth" is:Angelopudus!
Congratulations to Angelopudus! Angelopudus' illustration of a Medusa is all that!
I was hard pressed as always to choose just one. I was also partial to Chud Tsankov and Rockbird. Thanks to everyone who joined in on this challenge. As always, I am amazed by the tremendous talent, creativity, and skill you all have shown. I hope you all had fun and will enjoy the next challenges.
Greek Myth - "Danae"(painted after Gustav Klimt)
I painted this watercolor after the famous oil painting by Gustav Klimt. "Danae" was a figure of Greek Mythology. For more information about both Klimt and Danae look here.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Movie Quote
Dr. Frankenstein: Igor, would you mind telling me whose brain I did put in?Igor: And you won't be angry?
Dr. Frankenstein: I will NOT be angry.
Igor: Abby... someone.
Dr. Frankenstein: Abby someone. Abby who?
Igor: Abby... Normal.
Dr. Frankenstein: Abby Normal?
Igor: I'm almost sure that was the name.
Dr. Frankenstein: Are you saying that I put an abnormal brain into a seven and a half foot long, fifty-four inch wide GORILLA?!! IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE TELLING ME!!?!?
Lines taken from one of my favorite shows Young Frankenstein, written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks
movie quote challenge
From Sideways:
Maya: No, I- I like to think about the life of wine.
Miles Raymond: Yeah.
Maya: How it's a living thing. I like to think about what was going on the year the grapes were growing; how the sun was shining; if it rained. I like to think about all the people who tended and picked the grapes. And if it's an old wine, how many of them must be dead by now. I like how wine continues to evolve, like if I opened a bottle of wine today it would taste different than if I'd opened it on any other day, because a bottle of wine is actually alive. And it's constantly evolving and gaining complexity. That is, until it peaks, like your '61. And then it begins its steady, inevitable decline.
Miles Raymond: Yeah.
Maya: How it's a living thing. I like to think about what was going on the year the grapes were growing; how the sun was shining; if it rained. I like to think about all the people who tended and picked the grapes. And if it's an old wine, how many of them must be dead by now. I like how wine continues to evolve, like if I opened a bottle of wine today it would taste different than if I'd opened it on any other day, because a bottle of wine is actually alive. And it's constantly evolving and gaining complexity. That is, until it peaks, like your '61. And then it begins its steady, inevitable decline.
movie quote (part 3)
"Friend? Some of your foldin' money is come unstowed."
— Delmar O'Donnell (Tim Blake Nelson) to George Nelson (Michael Badalucco) in O Brother, Where Are Thou?
— Delmar O'Donnell (Tim Blake Nelson) to George Nelson (Michael Badalucco) in O Brother, Where Are Thou?
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Movie Quote
Why random polka dots?"I don't feel I need to explain my art to you, Warren."
(my all time favorite line from "Empire Records")
Friday, February 20, 2009
movie quote
The challenge on Monday Artday is "movie quote". If you are a regular reader of my blog, then you know that a lot of my illustrations are based on movie quotes. I love movies, so I had a difficult time deciding which one to illustrate.
"Everything... every single thing that took place in that courtroom, but I mean everything... says he's guilty. What d'ya think? I'm an idiot or somethin'? Why don't cha take that stuff about the old man; the old man who lived there and heard every thing? Or this business about the knife! What, 'cause we found one exactly like it? The old man saw him. Right there on the stairs. What's the difference how many seconds it was? Every single thing. The knife falling through a hole in his pocket... you can't prove he didn't get to the door! Sure, you can take all the time hobblin' around the room, but you can't prove it! And what about this business with the El? And the movies! There's a phony deal if I ever heard one. I betcha five thousand dollars I'd remember the movies I saw! I'm tellin' ya: every thing that's gone on has been twisted... and turned. This business with the glasses. How do you know she didn't have 'em on? This woman testified in open court! And what about hearin' the kid yell... huh? I'm tellin' ya, I've got all the facts here... "
— Juror #3 (Lee J. Cobb) in 12 Angry Men
Maybe this out-of-context quote will inspire you to seek out this riveting, beautifully acted, Hollywood classic.
— Juror #3 (Lee J. Cobb) in 12 Angry Men
Maybe this out-of-context quote will inspire you to seek out this riveting, beautifully acted, Hollywood classic.
Movie Quote
Larry Charles was one of the writers of "Seinfeld", the best sitcom I know. My favourite quote is when George tells the film producer that the show is about nothing, here a little excerpt: GEORGE: I think I can sum up the show for you with one word: NOTHING.
RUSSELL: Nothing?
GEORGE: (Smiling) Nothing.
RUSSELL: (Unimpressed) What does that mean?
GEORGE: The show is about nothing.
JERRY: (To George) Well, it's not about nothing.
GEORGE: (To Jerry) No, it's about nothing.
JERRY: Well, maybe in philosophy. But, even nothing is something.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Movie Quote
What a coe-inka-dink. This is one of three designs I submitted for "The Black Keys"s Dan Auerbach who just came out with a great new album. If you want to way on your favorite t-shirt designs visit my blog.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Cupcake Hearts
When I returned home for a visit last year my nephew and one of my nieces were baking these glorious cupcakes and I took photos so that I could eventually draw them as they looked (and tasted!) so yummy. Well, I've finally managed to get one down onto paper though I really am not doing it justice.http://www.floatinglemons.com
Maria Madonna Davidoff
This is a book based on an Asian folktale which I 've illustrated
while living in Singapore where I've set up my art studio from 2006-2007.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Oracle: A Day in the Life
12 x 9 collage on canvas panel
Mixed media of printed papers, markers, colored pencils, acrylic paint, fabrics, fiber, pearl ex
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New Challenge - Movie Quote!
The "Cliff Hanger" challenge is over. The new challenge is "Movie Quote" and ends on March 2, 2009. The "Greek Myth" challenge continues this week and ends on February 23, 2009.Movie Quote!
Illustrate a scene featuring your favorite quote from a movie (ends on March 2). Napoleon Dynamite? Wizard of Oz? To Have and Have Not? You can always do more one if you like. "I'll be back..."
And The Winner Is... Kerrie Robertson!
The winner for the "Cliff Hanger" challenge is:Kerrie Robertson!
Congratulations to Kerrie Robertson. Great entries everyone, lots of humor and creativity! I chose the "kitty in peril" to be the winner. The scene captures the eminent danger of the protagonist and the color choices emphasize it. Well done, Kerrie.
Greek Myth
This is my first post. Enjoy!Centaur, Chiron
Watercolor, 8x10
Chiron was known for his exceptional goodness and wisdom. He was the only immortal centaur. He became the tutor for a number of famous greek heros including: Achilles, Aesculapius, Actaeon.
Despite his immortality he was to end up dying. A fight broke out between Hercules and the centaurs over a bottle of wine. Chiron took no part in the fight but, was accedentally wounded by Hercules. As an immortal Chiron could not die but, lived in terrible pain.
Chiron then chose to trade his life for the release of Prometheus.
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