©Kathleen RietzIt really wasn't too long ago in America that these girls would not have been allowed to play together based solely on the color of their skin. Sometimes it takes the friendships of children to teach adults right from wrong.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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The two girls are so cute! You said it perfectly Kate ... and drew it perfectly as well! Your words really touched me and even made my tears well up!
ReplyDeleteOh Kathleen - this is just a marvelous piece on so many levels! I hope everyone clicks on the image to see all the glorious detail - it is so beautifully rendered - I was just staring and staring at it - every little part so perfect! It is a wonderful composition - great movement, nice perspective. And the little girls themselves - just so adorable - love their faces, their clothing detail, everything. I know I'm gushing, but for some reason this really struck a chord with me - just beautiful. And you are so right - it wasn't that long ago this wouldn't have happened - what a shame.... Thank you for creating this - I just love it!
ReplyDeletebeautiful illustration and sentiment, kathleen!!!
ReplyDeletemarianne
Yeah, how strange, and it wasn't so long ago!! This is a very touching image Kate, and how true--kids teaching adults!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. It reminds me of myself as a child.
ReplyDeleteAh! the innocence of infancy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
Bello, molto bello.
Cata
very true, like this concept. they are very sweet and I love the cheerful colors. nice work.
ReplyDeleteahhh! what a happy illustration!!
ReplyDeleteteri
This is soooo sweet. they are really cute. Nice style. Great rendering.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love the colors
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I had this concept in mind, and the challenge for me (besides finishing the illustration in time to post it for IF this week) was to create a serious social commentary in my whimsical illustration style. Little kids aren't aware of prejudice; they just want someone nice to play with.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Perhaps your best piece yet? So sweet and beautiful.
ReplyDeletevery true. Fantastic use of color, composition, movement and line. The girl's expressions are great. Nice work.
ReplyDeletenice commentarty and illo
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. I love it.
ReplyDeleteSo true! Really beautiful sentiments too! :D
ReplyDeleteOhh this is sooo cute! Adorable! Wonderful job! *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteBeautiful illo. Love the perspective.
ReplyDeletevery sweet....
ReplyDeletewow, this is a fantastic piece. nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThis is very touching and very beautiful in many ways. I love the way the flowers and butterflies mingle!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet - this is a wonderful illustration! Beautiful color, composition, and I love the background! Great message :)
ReplyDeletehis is such a beautiful illustration. First of all - it's so pretty and full of happiness. But most significant is its message. Children don't naturally have hate in their hearts; they learn it from adults. You're right - they should teach us!
ReplyDeletevery nice perspective and social comment... :)
ReplyDeleteSuch charm and energy!
ReplyDeletevery sweet illustration.
ReplyDeletelovely piece, I love girl's faces!
ReplyDeleteHi Kate. I'm glad you left a comment at my blog (thanks by the way :o)) because it led me here! Don't know what happened but I missed seeing your IF entry.. I like to go one by one (if I can) and missed yours somehow.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Love these two girls! The characters look so real....they look like your typical neighborhood little girls, you know? Your colors are vivid and happy and the perspective you chose for this piece is wonderful.. Love it! :o)
Amen sister!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great weekend. Love this drawing. ;-)
nice illo!
ReplyDeleteGlorious piece! And what a precious message. It's nice to know we are moving forward, slowly but surly. These little girls are a fine reminder of the interconnectedness of all of us.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Nice Illustration.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful image Kathleen!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and rich colours, wonderful message and your children have beautiful faces!
ReplyDeleteI grew up in inner city Boston back in the 50's. Sad to say this thinking was all around me. I'm so glad I wouldn't have any of it!!
ReplyDeleteThese girls are adorable. And you're right about kids...having fun isn't about color, it's about heart :)
Wow...beautifully done, Kate. I really like the way you illustrated this. Is it colored pencil?
ReplyDeleteHow very true. I like the sweetness and innocence in this image.
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