©Kathleen RietzPaying homage to childhood...
It is said that, as artists, every piece of art we create is a self portrait. I can definitely say this illustration is "me". Regardless of my age on the outside, I am still this girl dancing on my bed with my dog and making lots of noise.
I am still working out some of the details in the bed and overall proportions, but I hope to take this to color in the future.
Never grow old! That's what I say. I love your art so much Kate. Great illustration!!
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aren't they having so much fun !!! this is wonderful....
ReplyDeletepardon me, i must go jump on my bed now!
ReplyDeleteHonoring your childhood keeps the child awake in you. It shows! Wonderful depictions of the young tender spirits. Sweet...
ReplyDeletevery funny, nice idea and draw.
ReplyDeleteaahh yes to be Peter Pan! i love the dogs legs and the little girl is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I was just jumping on my bed the other day with Kanoe! I can just see you doing this too. I hope we never lose our childhood and enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of kids. It will keep us young. I love the motion in this drawing! So fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the flying socks and messy drawers! Just like kids of that age! Really cute!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part is the flying socks too! :D
ReplyDeleteKate your sketches are always so perfect! How on earth do you do that?
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern on her pj's. This is such a happy illustration. Purrrfect Woofer!
I don't know who is having more fun, the little girl, the dog or me enjoying your illos.
ReplyDeletegreat composition and a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteFun, Kate! Your illustrations are mini stories with powerful meaning. From the heart--art. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun! I remember when my kids were little, I loved watching them jumping on the bed, even though I know many of my friends thought it was not a good thing to do! Thanks for bringing back that wonderful memory! Your line work has wonderful energy and you've captured the feeling of that joy of jumping.
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You are truly a wonderful illustrator. Such joy!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, meticulous drawing. Can't wait to see the color version.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. May I join you in jumping?
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful illustration style. Oh the fun of jumping on your bed until your socks fly off! Great work.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully drawn, really wonderful illustration. I'll love to see it in color, but even as a sketch it is full of life and movement. I see you too had a great friend to play with as a child. :-)
ReplyDeleteCute, fun and free... excellent work Kate!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, this is truly beautiful. Your work always makes me smile which is a wonderful thing to do! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet post, it makes me miss my childhood...love your homage!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!!
ReplyDeleteGreat scene. Always a fan of your wonderful drawings and characters :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful illustration. BTW, your copyright statement is real cute, but I think you can't threaten those sneaker with Sunshine's big smile.
ReplyDeleteWow! So vibrant scene! Great as always, Kate!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your work in progress! And how wonderful to honor the spirit of a young child. Thank you!
ReplyDeletevery sweet and funny! wonderful characters!
ReplyDeletecant wait to see the color version. remembers a time like that to.
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful homage...oh how wonderful childhood was and still is...I never act my age...heheh
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Diana
Such great movement, I can feel the sensation of jumping as I look at this adorable drawing. It's slamming me back to those good ole days. Sort of like when you hear a certain song or smell.
ReplyDeletegreat illustration, so full of energy! It brings my childhood memories, too. We used to jump on bed with my sister :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and lively illustration.
ReplyDeletethis is TOTALLY a portfolio piece! i lovvve this, kathy! :))
ReplyDeletelovely homage, full of the joys of spring;)
ReplyDeleteHey Kate, very nice drawing. You should put it into your MAGIC colors. Great line drawing that provokes the emotion in the piece
ReplyDeleteAwww Kate, you've captured the moment so beautifully! I feel like that's me jumping up and down with a dog by my side. I think everybody has this little girl or boy inside no matter the age. Wonderful!
ReplyDeletetalented dog! :)
ReplyDeletefun scene!
great job.
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teri
Keep them coming-I almost like your sketch's better then the finished product!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful sketch. I can't wait to see the finished painting.
ReplyDeletegigi
A perfect moment captured....love this!
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