September 10, 2011

Boundaries

For Illustration Friday--"Boundaries"
For some reason, these drawings from my scientific illustration days kept popping in to my head.
I suppose it's about the skin-- the bag we come in...one of the ultimate boundaries :)

copyright 2002 E.R.Stanton wax pencil, gouache on pastel paper

copyright 2002 E.R.Stanton wax pencil, gouache on pastel paper





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41 comments:

  1. D. Isnaini FadhilahSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    So true, if he has no skin, which is the most important boundary, I bet he won't look this good. Nice artwork btw!

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  2. LuTiSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Beautiful work! Skin as one of the ultimate boundaries... i like it!

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  3. Cathy HoltomSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Excellent illustrations, now I will look at my dog's in a different way!

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  4. nellekeSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    What a beautiful and interesting drawings!

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  5. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Wow, I was a bit shocked at first as i was looking at the beautifully drawn face and then my eye moved down the rest of the image :-). These are all so perfectly rendered and what a clever idea for the theme. Janet

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  6. Canato JimomiSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    YOU are an excellent artist! In awe

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  7. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    YOU ARE SO GOOD....wow. I am......stunned!!!!

    Oh Elizabeth, do you ever get your work into books????? LOVE IT!!! Anita

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  8. LARSSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    These are great.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Ooooh! Poor dog... I hope this illo hadn't been done from an live model... I'm joking...! Well done Elizabeth. I was waiting for you.

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  10. OkamiSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    These are amazing and beautiful

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  11. JenSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Beautiful! Love the tones against the pastel paper.

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  12. Vicki SmithSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Amazing renderings!

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  13. SuzeSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I will not be on Blogger during the week because, as you know, I am 'funneling' energy. But I will be sure to come back to each of your postings as I enjoy them very much.

    I love how you have described skin. I could write a slim tome on my response to that but, for now, I just say truer words are rarely tapped out.

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  14. Studio at the FarmSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    These are so very well done, Elizabeth!

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  15. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    WOW you are so good. Next week you will see some of my art (oh, how embarrasing) on my post and via a link to a friend. THANK YOU ELIZABETH for coming to visit me. Dearest, you lived there...oh dear..when we think how things happen in our midst, it makes us shutter and take our lives more seriously for their beauty...peace, Anita

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  16. Bish Bosh BashSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    There's so much more to your artistry skills than first feasts the eyes. These are simply superb pieces of work. Elegant, beautiful and refined. Delighted you chose to show these works. They're a superb showcase for your more serious professional artistry abilities. Much respect.

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  17. SL VitaleSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Elizabeth, you should consider illustrating an Animal Science text book. Nice work on The Largest Organ of the Body!

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  18. PunkRockG a.k.a. GaylynneSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Amazing as usual! And a nice change in a sea overflowing with children's illustrators.

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  19. Lucy Autrey WilsonSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wow, nicely done.

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  20. Curious ArtSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Masterful anatomy... & you are crossing yet another boundary by posting your scientific illos here! Gasp! But I already suspected you had a secret nerdy side... (Takes one to know one!) 8-)

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Wow, that's absolutely amazing!

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  22. ruthSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    These are amazing (and also a bit creepy).

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  23. TimareeSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I bet a veterinarian would love these hanging in their office!

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  24. AtelierBrigitteSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    These are so amazing!! Wonderful illustrations!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    These are amazing illustrations Elizabeth. I am very envious of your skill.

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  26. Elina EllisSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    wow!!!! This is amazing!!!!! absolutely amazing!

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  27. FrikoSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    You are a master of our craft. Is there a shop window where your work is for sale? I've looked at your other sites, but cannot find any details of that nature.

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  28. 24 CornersSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Wow...these are wonderful Elizabeth, so life-like...inside and out. And I love their faces, you really know how to capture a pup's gaze.
    xo J~

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  29. illustration poetrySeptember 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    oh dear...

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  30. illustration poetrySeptember 13, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    could you teach me how to draw?

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  31. Amanda DilworthSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Wow Elizabeth, these are amazingly skilful illustrations and beautiful too, the colours work so well on the pastel paper.

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  32. NanceSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    You gave these dogs such dignity and appeal--certainly not necessary for the scientific angle, but that's why, in your hands, it really is art.

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  33. IndigeneSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Wow, these are breath-taking in so many ways! You have amazing skills!

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  34. Elizabeth Rose StantonSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    To all my dear comment posters: I am so very flattered by your kind words and attention. Thank you all very much...!!!

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  35. Canato JimomiSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    can't get enough of your works. I especially love the dark ones. mine gets too sweet ;)

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  36. AHAviewsSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Great bones! And the dogs look like they're about to bound away - such strenght in their stances. Lovely work.

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  37. Andrew FinnieSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    wow, wow and wow :) Wow, what a wonderful idea and how good a draftsperson are you? Wow :)

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  38. Melissa MackieSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    your a talented woman. Well done!

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  39. JJSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Absolutely wonderful, such beautiful artwork.

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  40. Katy NoelleSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    This illustration has been absolutely fascinating me. I'm glad to finally come and tell you so. The colors and style - of course, they'd fit right on the wall of an English country vets home or office. Somehow, they fit just perfectly with the mood of the already here autumn season that we're experiencing.

    What a happy insight - skin is a boundary.=]

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  41. Mary Sheehan WinnSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    beautifully done. Looks like a Weimaraner.

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