August 23, 2011

Work, work, work...

 Mister Frog looks like I often feel.  
 Drawpostdrawpostdrawpostdrawpostdrawpost....like the spin cycle on the washing machine...only maybe not so fast.
copyright 2011 E. R. Stanton- gouache, pen & ink on paper


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42 comments:

  1. the dogs' motherAugust 23, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Her Royal Highness, The Lady Bullfrog (that's her picture on my blog sent thru a oil painting app) thinks he's cute and needs an algae martini.

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  2. Elizabeth Rose StantonAugust 23, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    froggy--Oh I quite agree! Mr. Frog needs that martini --especially since I think he looks so frazzled because he's having to pick up Teddy's slack ;)

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  3. Studio at the FarmAugust 23, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    It's a wonderful work - the more I look, the more I like ....

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  4. JenAugust 23, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    That eye of his really pops off the page! I know I have the same posture as him when I am in front of my computer at work.

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  5. MedulianaAugust 23, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    la cara de preocupado que tiene creo que se entero de la revolucion de las ranas!!

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  6. robin cox walshAugust 23, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I know the feeling ;)

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  7. Katy NoelleAugust 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Hmmmm! I don't know how to describe my dry chuckle. Well, at least, I'm not in the office wearing a tie.

    Froggy should "go a courtin'". Do you know that folk song?

    My middle son LOVES frogs - I can't wait to show him....again!=D

    Katy Noelle

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  8. Castles Crowns and CottagesAugust 23, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    GOOD EVENING! Now do you illustrate on the computer using those devices..I forgot the name...I just did an Audrey Hepburn sketch today and made cards. My frogs need work, however! FANTASTIC FROG!!! Anita

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  9. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Ahhhh! Froggy needs an artist date. Go do something fun and crazy! It can even be something little - right now I am eating Nutella with a spoon straight out of the jar. ;-)

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  10. Sarah MellingAugust 23, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Is Mister Frog related to your little tadpole with the red galoshes and his mother? (one of my all-time faves, btw.) I simply adore the way the paints pop on that colored paper. And I love getting to see the piece in its context of the larger page. More of the Family Frog!!

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  11. helen tilstonAugust 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Great sketch and so much character
    Helenxx

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  12. Jane and Lance HattattAugust 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Hello Elizabeth:
    Mr. Frog has that wonderfully enigmatic expression on his face, a mixture of determination and incomprehension! Just as well feel most of the time about life!

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  13. ThecurateswifeAugust 24, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    With the end of my holiday fast approaching - Mr Frog reminds me of the future....sigh!

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  14. Hannah CooperAugust 24, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Ammmmmmaaaaazing. In love with every one of your illustrations xxx

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  15. HeatherAugust 24, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    oh he's terrfic - love the posture!

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  16. nellekeAugust 24, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Hope he won't get RSI with his posture, he's so concentrated, he doesn't notice anything outside his screen. (recognizable) What a great character, Elizabeth!

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  17. SuzeAugust 24, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    You are very talented, Elizabeth.

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  18. floatingwooAugust 24, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Hmmm, Draw-post, draw-post, that sounds a lot better than my, getup and go to work, getup and go to work, mantra. I think I'll steal yours, it sounds much more empowering.

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  19. SL VitaleAugust 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Spin-cycle speed would be much-appreciated, I agree! Of course, your work takes considerably more time than Macabry's--I love your shading technique!

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  20. JanetAugust 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love the little handle on his office chair. I'm hoping it reclines so he/you can colour with feet up on the desk. I think that's the perfect work posture. ;)

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  21. Bish Bosh BashAugust 24, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Yeahh, but you're anything but green yourself 'Eeee'. What froggy needs perched up there, is a nice cute cuddly teddy to "BASH THE BLUDDY CRAP OUT OF!!!" sometimes.

    In the meanwhile - "Come on then! Chop Chop.. Drawpostdrawpostdrawpostdrawpostdrawpost....!!"

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  22. 24 CornersAugust 24, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Froggie seems to be thinking "Oh No" about whatever mess he's gotten himself into on the 'puter'...poor guy, looks perfectly baffled!
    At least he's not poor Teddy...he's really having a very rough time of it!
    xo J~

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  23. ManzanitaAugust 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Oh My, Froggy do will be developing real muscles if he keeps up this blogging exercise. A good romaine-parsley green drink will put some spunk back in Froggy.
    Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck

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  24. NanceAugust 24, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I love Mr. Frog so much, I want to snatch him up and take him home with me! All around my SC coastal home, summer evenings are a wild chorus of frog song. We have tiny bright green tree frogs that sound like the Aflac duck, bullfrogs and gopher frogs and cricket frogs and...he'll be right at home. I don't draw, I just eatposteatposteatpostsleep.

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  25. Steve MorrisonAugust 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love this!

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  26. KarenAugust 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Super Frog Elizabeth! Thank you for your many kind comments in my direction :)

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  27. denizAugust 25, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    we think that you actually are quite fast : ) and we love it!!!
    and yes share the feeling of this very cool-looking-hard-working frog!

    http://blog.rumisu.com/

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  28. LuTiAugust 26, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    it is fantastic! I can feel what Mister Frog feels !! His whole body language is saying everything! Really good work!

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  29. PearlAugust 26, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    That's me as well! Write post write post write post...

    Pearl

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  30. TimareeAugust 26, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love it. I find myself crouching down further and further rounding my back just like his as I sit at the computer!

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  31. Maggie Asfahani HajjAugust 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I love that shade of green, and love the sad look of resignation. Poor Mr. Frog. We have all been there, and feel his pain.

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  32. BrandNewStudioAugust 27, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Wonderful
    work
    thank you for sharing

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  33. Maeve FrazierAugust 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love it! Great sketch!

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  34. FrikoAugust 27, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    So, tell me, is this a self portrait then?

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  35. j. littlejohnAugust 27, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    this is fantastic. love your art!

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  36. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auAugust 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Oh I feel like Mr Frog every so often too, I can empathise with him :-)

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  37. Sandra van DoornAugust 28, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    i too feel like your frog!!
    I am discovering your world, also just visited your website and absolutely fell in love with your work!
    x sandra

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  38. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Hi Elizabeth, I like the way you draw, your style and your humor! Really like your blog and I understand you mr Frog feels....
    Thanks for your nice comments on my blog!

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  39. Trade Your TalentAugust 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    lovely, I feel the same way!!! lots of hugs E. !

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  40. Curious ArtAugust 31, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Poor Mr. Frog! I think we've all been there... but this makes me really want to read the frogblog.

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  41. Pascal KirchmairNovember 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    The frog´s expression is great and so is the whole drawing/painting! (Wow, you get so many comments on every post!)

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  42. Tom SarmoDecember 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Cool pic!

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