March 30, 2012

Duck!

So I went on Facebook to post this little duck  that I did as an exercise emulating the amazing illustrator, Lisabeth Zwerger, and I couldn't figure out why, no matter what I did, the pic posted sideways.  Grrrrr.
So here it is, right side up...
...also, a little painted sketch of Henny with her bumbershoot--not quite as classic as a Zwerger,
but Henny is always trying ;)

PS Come to think of it, maybe it's a goose but, being a city-kid...what do I  know?
 Henny IS, however, a chicken :)

after Lisabeth Zwerger


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38 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    They are both lovely.

    With FB if you open pic, then at bottom you have a buttom Options, click that then you can rotate the duck.

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  2. Tom SarmoMarch 31, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    I like them both quite a lot--the opaque-on-brown-paper is really cool!

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  3. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auMarch 31, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Oh... I love your art... always :-)

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  4. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    I love them both, even if they are so different...and Henny is just so funny and adorable.

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  5. Jean WogamanMarch 31, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Beautiful! I, too, love the effect of the white on brown paper. And you've really captured a sweet gentleness in the eye of the duck.

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  6. JayneMarch 31, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Oh, just what I needed this morning. The colors, the texture, the feel—charming and comforting. Made me smile. :)
    (And I'll bet they look just as darling sideways. ;))

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  7. Beth Anne MarescaMarch 31, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    So lovely! Really wonderful!

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  8. Cindy D.March 31, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    These are fantastic! I really like that effect on brown paper. I keep saying that so I will have to try some. The duck is really beautiful. And I love Henny's teeny red purse!

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  9. theartofpuroMarch 31, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    They are both great but Henny is fantastic:)

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  10. CaerphillyMarch 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Best Henny yet! :)

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  11. Pia DrentMarch 31, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Sideways! It must mean something! But what?

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  12. SuzeMarch 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Duck is emerging while Henny knows exactly who she is.

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  13. Bella SinclairMarch 31, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Oooh, they are both gorgeous with their textures and shadows. But I see Henny has the advantage here. Water may roll off a duck's back, but you'll definitely look more fashionable carrying a bumbershoot. And HA! I so love her teeny tiny purse! Always handy for carrying a light snack.

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  14. Sarah MellingMarch 31, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    So beautiful. And as a pair, they illustrate your range...fun!

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  15. robin cox walshMarch 31, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I just love Henny’s ‘ensemble’!

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  16. Rod MacGregorApril 1, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Both great in their own way!!

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  17. FrikoApril 1, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    extremely trying, I would say. Just look at the little madam! Who does she think she is?

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  18. Ted BlackmanApril 1, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Ahhhhh.. the Henny Penny Parchment series. I like!

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  19. HermanTurnipApril 1, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Very cool! I'm lovin' the change up in style. It's always nice to creatively stretch out sometimes :-)

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  20. Ana M.F.April 1, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I love them both! Amazing work.

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  21. Sharon WagnerApril 2, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Such a tiny purse! Obviously the hen does not need all the filler I carry. Very cute.

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  22. Laurie A. ConleyApril 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    These are both terrific. I love how they both "belong" to the paper and pop off it. The Henny one would make a great print!

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  23. SallyApril 3, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Love them both, but my favorite is the hen - tiny little legs, tiny purse and big round body - cute.

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  24. Cathy HoltomApril 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    I love ducks but can't resist Henny looking like that!

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  25. Mardi SpethApril 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Such a contrast between the two images, yet equally charming ... the realistic one on a kitchen wall would be sweet. Will you tell us about your process? Did you stain the paper brown? Is the white media goauche? I so love Lizbeth Zwerger's work too.

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  26. Andrew FinnieApril 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Lisbeth Zwerger ? Well thanks for that heads up! Superb. And these two of yours - they show a beautiful confident hand - I like the duck coming out of the paper - there's something about an element that merges with the support - it's like its being born into another world, it suggests something is beyond and outside what we see!

    Heh, I will have to find out thedifference between ducks and geese :)

    see you

    mind you I cannot tell the differences between peaches and nectarines - but I can tell the difference between bananas and water melons - watermelons are yell...

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  27. Katrin SeibelApril 4, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    The goose is great, but I like funny Henny better.
    I am a big fan of Lisbeth Zwerger too.

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  28. Koosje KoeneApril 5, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I'm such a big fan of Henny, she's great! I love how the colors stand out on the brown background. Nice.

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  29. Sandra van DoornApril 5, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    i am actually reading the wizrad of Oz illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger - it’s so breathtakingly beautiful... i love her work.
    And i am having a bit of a crush on Henny’s handbag here!!

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  30. ColleenApril 5, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    I love the chicken! So cute with the umbrella!

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  31. entintadesApril 6, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Funny chicken I love it!

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  32. ManzanitaApril 6, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Your cute Henny could join my 5 little chicks I got yesterday. So small and adorable. They are in the house in a large box with a heat lamp on them. I'm almost sorry they grow so fast. My ranch hand just tore down my goose house. No more geese.Geese are usually not as serene as your beautiful picture.

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  33. HeatherApril 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    henny is delightful! I love it!

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  34. illustration poetryApril 7, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Henny has great taste in fashion!
    love her little purse :D

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  35. TimareeApril 7, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I had trouble with picture orientation and size when I posted from my tablet. From my laptop I seem to do fine.

    I love both of these. You are so good at both realism and make believe. When I grow up I will draw as good as you do. I'll probably grow up when I turn 100.

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  36. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auApril 8, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I thought I left you a message ages ago but I think I must have clicked off without veryifying it with the word thingo, I think I do that a lot... :0
    Anyhoo, my feelings havent changed - I love both your girls and your work! its always a joy to visit your Pages.

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  37. AtelierBrigitteApril 10, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Lovely! And also the brown paper you used for both drawings.
    Henny is amazing!

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  38. Amy FarrierApril 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Lisbeth Zwerger, the illustrator's illustrator. She's one of my faves. Love the white birds on brown paper, and Henny's full of personality!

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