A happy coincidence that the topic this week for Illustration Friday is, "Urban," and I happen to be working on a piece that has a bit of city in it. What do you think?
Yesterday, my family was in a beautiful indie bookstore where they prominently featured illustrated books and I told my husband I couldn't wait to see Henny among them.
Thank you, Suzzze! I almost can't imagine it...almost ;) It still seems so far off...but at least S&S has it up on the radar: http://books.simonandschuster.com/Henny/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781442484368 I'm so looking forward to their linking it up with everything :) :)
Oh my, THIS IS WONDERFUL! I love how you combined the "magical" element of the castles and flags, with the straight and angular feel of a bustling modern city. Brilliant my friend! HAPPY DAY! Anita
What do I think? Well, at the moment, my brain is overloaded and I can't think but, Elizabeth - I FEEL this for sure! Takes us through the looking glass, it does!
Katy! I hope your brain has settled down...no doubt it is filled with planning your next beautiful photograph. I'm very pleased that this outtake of the painting transported you. Makes my day :)
Very nice, Elizabeth. And so suitable at the beginning of spring, with that one flower blooming to announce that cold, strong wind soon leaving the picture.
I like it too how you try to confuse us with two very New Yorkish new buildings in this otherwise medieval hill top village. I see Tuscany, London, and even a very modern glassy 'Museum of Art', bit Guggenheimish.
Elizabeth, ones again, you will provoke a lot of comments! Job well done, I say.
Thanks, P.,! I am flattered that you took a moment to look carefully at them. It is meant to be a bit of everything. I will post the rest of it soon, so you can see it in "context." Thanks so much for stopping by!
Beth, I love your interpretation of "urban". It looks like a fairy tale city, confined and isolated from the freshness of Nature. Hmm ... guess you can tell, I don't like cities that much. :)
K., I'm glad you see it this way. I hope to have the rest of it up in a couple of weeks, and you can see it in the context of the story. Your comment confirms I am heading in the right direction :)
Ooh, I love this. I think you've distilled my favorite quality of cities: the sense of beckoning and promise. I love how all of your pictures beckon me into their story (last post included--wonderful!). Very gratifying to think they have real stories attached, and that some day I might learn more about them!
Carin-- I'm so glad that this elicited those feelings -- exactly what I was hoping for. I'm looking forward to showing the rest of it...it's been a really fun exercise. Thanks, as ever, for stopping by!
Oh how I love this illustration....and thank you sweet Elizabeth, for visiting! I just finished an illustration for my next post...oh dear, not as good as yours, but it is fun to add a little bit of myself in the visual sense on my posts.
Happy day and your visits are much appreciated! Anita
I love the sweet, fragrant gusts and the happy snap of the pinnacle flags -- even at this distance.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and uplifting.
Glad it gave you a lift, S. More to come :)
DeleteKeepin' an eye out.
DeleteYesterday, my family was in a beautiful indie bookstore where they prominently featured illustrated books and I told my husband I couldn't wait to see Henny among them.
Thank you, Suzzze!
DeleteI almost can't imagine it...almost ;) It still seems so far off...but at least S&S has it up on the radar:
http://books.simonandschuster.com/Henny/Elizabeth-Rose-Stanton/9781442484368
I'm so looking forward to their linking it up with everything :) :)
Your versatility/other "styles" continue to amaze me, and I love how these works have such freshness and appeal. Always great to view
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom!
DeleteI love how big and busy the city looks even from afar! Nice delicate colours as well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katie! Stay tuned for more fine-tuning.
DeleteOh my, THIS IS WONDERFUL! I love how you combined the "magical" element of the castles and flags, with the straight and angular feel of a bustling modern city. Brilliant my friend! HAPPY DAY! Anita
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Anita! Somehow I knew you'd like the little castle-like bldgs and flags :)
DeleteI think I see Gandalf galloping up to it!
ReplyDeleteHehehe. I love that.
DeleteWhat do I think? Well, at the moment, my brain is overloaded and I can't think but, Elizabeth - I FEEL this for sure! Takes us through the looking glass, it does!
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Katy! I hope your brain has settled down...no doubt it is filled with planning your next beautiful photograph. I'm very pleased that this outtake of the painting transported you. Makes my day :)
DeleteVery nice, Elizabeth. And so suitable at the beginning of spring, with that one flower blooming to announce that cold, strong wind soon leaving the picture.
ReplyDeleteI like it too how you try to confuse us with two very New Yorkish new buildings in this otherwise medieval hill top village. I see Tuscany, London, and even a very modern glassy 'Museum of Art', bit Guggenheimish.
Elizabeth, ones again, you will provoke a lot of comments! Job well done, I say.
Thanks, P.,! I am flattered that you took a moment to look carefully at them. It is meant to be a bit of everything. I will post the rest of it soon, so you can see it in "context." Thanks so much for stopping by!
DeleteWhat I think is..............wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, R. I'm glad, as ever, that you think so.
DeleteWhat a great painting, love the whoosh in the clouds :)
ReplyDeleteWould that all clouds were whooshers ;) Thanks, Ann!
DeleteI thik it is breath taking! Great painting.
ReplyDeleteI think I meant :)
ReplyDeleteI think I knew that ;)
DeleteBeth, I love your interpretation of "urban". It looks like a fairy tale city, confined and isolated from the freshness of Nature.
ReplyDeleteHmm ... guess you can tell, I don't like cities that much. :)
K., I'm glad you see it this way. I hope to have the rest of it up in a couple of weeks, and you can see it in the context of the story. Your comment confirms I am heading in the right direction :)
DeleteNice work Liz!
ReplyDeleteThx, RMacG !
DeleteLovely
ReplyDeleteLisa G.
Thank you, Lisa!
DeleteOoh, I love this. I think you've distilled my favorite quality of cities: the sense of beckoning and promise. I love how all of your pictures beckon me into their story (last post included--wonderful!). Very gratifying to think they have real stories attached, and that some day I might learn more about them!
ReplyDeleteCarin-- I'm so glad that this elicited those feelings -- exactly what I was hoping for. I'm looking forward to showing the rest of it...it's been a really fun exercise. Thanks, as ever, for stopping by!
DeleteLovely! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susanna!!
DeleteExcuse me. I need the number of a good real estate agent, please. I'd like to purchase some property here.
ReplyDeleteBella-- thanks for my morning laugh!
DeleteIt's actually very cool. A city on the hill. So many possibilities with that scenario!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mr. Turnip. I always love your observations :)
DeleteIt's perfect, Elizabeth. So perfect, I want it on my wall. Ax
ReplyDeleteAnnie-- thank you for this absolutely perfect comment! :) :)
DeleteBeautiful! Love the wind blowing through the picture.
ReplyDeleteI just love big billowing clouds like that...don't you? There's always a sense of promise in them. Thanks, Claire!
DeleteWonderful castle city on a hill! And that delicate branch and swoop of wind are just perfect. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like, Cindy! I hope to post the rest of it, soon :) Thanks for stopping by
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Good job with a tough subject. I hate doing straight lines. Ugh. Plus it has such pretty subtle colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon! Glad you like. It's actually a two-page spread...more to come :)
DeleteLooks like a pleasant place to visit....with surprisingly minimal smog! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Urban planning at its finest ;)
DeleteI love the big swoosh of cloud!
ReplyDeleteRhissanna-- me too :)
DeleteOoooh it is an urban magical fairy tale city! http://lisabuckridge.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteLisa: :-)
DeleteOh how I love this illustration....and thank you sweet Elizabeth, for visiting! I just finished an illustration for my next post...oh dear, not as good as yours, but it is fun to add a little bit of myself in the visual sense on my posts.
ReplyDeleteHappy day and your visits are much appreciated! Anita
A., I'm looking forward to seeing it! Your posts always have, I think, a great deal of "you" in them-- and they are always stunningly beautiful.
DeleteLovely work Elizabeth!(:
ReplyDeleteA big hug my friend!
Thanks, Marisa. Right back atcha! :)
DeleteBeautiful:)
ReplyDeleteThank you!! :) :)
DeleteOh what a lovely City, wanna live there;-) and this lightweight touch of spring...so amazing !
ReplyDelete♥Kerstin
Thank you...and thanks for stopping by, Kerstin!
DeleteAnd I thought Seattle was beautifully situated! When can I move there?!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Elizabeth Rose!
xo J~
Yes...it's our kind of place! A little bit of everything :)
DeleteIt's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue!
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