September 20, 2011

'Tis the Season

Did a super quick sketch of an idea for Halloween.  Hopefully I can get the time to hard-line it :)
Jack and Old Ms Witch takin' a break between scares:

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28 comments:

  1. the dogs' motherSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Okay, I just want to know what they are talking about!

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  2. Jane and Lance HattattSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Hello Elizabeth:
    Forget Jack, forget Ms Witch, for here you have captured exactly the facial expressions, the mannerisms, the body language and gestures of two people, one of whom is a much older woman, meeting by chance and engaging in conversation on a park bench on a blustery autumnal afternoon. And therein lies the magic.

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  3. ReflectionsSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Smiles... just a bit of haunted humor, I see. Would love to see this one completed! It's fabulous.

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  4. Maggie Asfahani HajjSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    This is so so sweet! I agree with the Hattatts...it is a universal story that is captured so well.

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  5. Elina EllisSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    I love it!!!! They are full of expression!

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  6. AtelierBrigitteSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Such a great scene - and those details (that little cat with the witch). Hope to see it coloured soon.

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  7. Amanda DilworthSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I agree with all these comments, you have captured some great body language, fab sketch:)

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  8. ruthSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Jack: Eh, it's a good job and it pays.
    Old Ms Witch: I don't know. I'm thinking about hanging up my broom and moving to Boca. One of my Mahjong girls bought a condo down there last month. Best decision she ever made, she says.

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  9. JenniferSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Great sketch! Like to see it colored.
    I love the way Jack sits, with his legs crossed. Great little details and body language.

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  10. HeatherSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    yes, i am sure they have a lot to discuss. :)

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  11. Katy NoelleSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Ooooooh, groan! Just plain ol' LOL! =D

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  12. SuzeSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    OMG, I love this!

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  13. CaerphillySeptember 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love this! I keep forgetting that it's already the end of September and it's almost time for Halloween.

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  14. SandraSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Don't you just love to see characters deep in conversation. Looking forward to the finished illustration.

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  15. Pia DrentSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    An internationally universal pose, an old lady telling her amazing story to a baffled mate. Excellently captured, and I do hope he will find his bottom back in the end ;-)

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  16. Melissa MackieSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    They are having a good old chat about how the economical climate has affected Halloween this year. I love it, great expression!

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  17. ArtsnarkSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    wonderful lines - love the expressive gesture in them

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  18. 24 CornersSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Absolutely fabulous!! They're obviously having a very good heart to heart over job issues! This could be a book...and should be!
    xo J~

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  19. JenSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Yes, this discussion looks to be very interesting - oh to be a spider hanging around.
    This season's hurricane wind currents causing broom traffic havoc, perhaps?
    The rising price of pumpkins?
    The latest trends in spells?
    Family brew recipes?
    Where to get good bat's eye?

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  20. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Oh dearest, I am so late...school is so demanding this YEAR!!! GREAT IMAGES...my favorites of all are these pencil sketches....I am not much of a colorist, though I am experimenting more with it, but I see the success that you have with just lines. FABULOUS...Anita

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  21. robin cox walshSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love Jack’s body language! LOL So casual! Perfect!

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  22. FrikoSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    That's the sort of thing I like: plotting evil-doing in casual attitude. So much more entertaining that baddies looking strained and stereotypical.

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  23. illustration poetrySeptember 22, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    hello :)
    thanks for reminding me.
    i must survive Halloween :D

    xoxo

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  24. TimareeSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Oh wow! You've got my son-in-law sitting there talking to me! Great sketch but I'm not really a witch but you really did capture my son-in-law, lol!

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  25. get zappedSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Fabulous piece! I can only imagine the conversation.
    Happy Autumn!!

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  26. helen tilstonSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Hello Elizabeth.

    I love this sketch and it hold the viewer. Beautiful work.
    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog
    when you referred to women who inspired you, you made mention of one Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Is she a relative? I was so impressed to read of her accomplishments (Elizabeth Cady Stanton (November 12, 1815 – October 26, 1902) was an American social activist, abolitionist, and leading figure of the early woman's movement. Her Declaration of Sentiments, presented at the first women's rights convention held in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York, is often credited with initiating the first organized woman's rights and woman's suffrage movements in the United States.[1]

    Truly impresssive and a marvelous woman
    Helenxx

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  27. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Like froggy I want to know what they are talking about.

    Would love to see this finished.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    nice sketch!!! :)

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