Sunday, December 21, 2008

Illustration Friday - "Voices" #2

© Kathleen Rietz
Sometimes it's hard to get the voices out of your head when you find yourself engrossed in a scary story!

During the 21 Day Challenge I participated in with other blogger artists last March, I created a page of sketches based on Millie and her loyal little Chihuahua, Bobo. I then created this illustration (available as a print in my shop). And tonite I took some time to work on the second illustration from my page of sketches, and decided it fit the theme for Illustration Friday.
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42 comments:

  1. Sónia Cântara 12/21/2008 3:03 AM

    Great illustration! Love the colours you chose. The expression of the little girl and the detail of the puppy is really something! Well done!

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  2. Tomás Serrano12/21/2008 3:07 AM

    It´s a wonderful illustration. Is digital?

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  3. Vhrsti12/21/2008 4:07 AM

    Perfect illustration, Kate!

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  4. parisa mahmoudi12/21/2008 4:42 AM

    So amazing!!!
    I am just like her,when I'm reading a book,I can't hear any voices! ;)

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  5. Lynn Alpert12/21/2008 7:13 AM

    This is so cute! I love the little dog head peaking out!

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  6. Kate12/21/2008 7:28 AM

    beautiful illo!!! Love your style!

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  7. Candace Trew Camling12/21/2008 7:31 AM

    cute concept!!

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  8. Linda Kay12/21/2008 7:55 AM

    Great illustration! To the point about books & kids...

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  9. Flor Larios Art12/21/2008 9:00 AM

    Great illustration, love the little dog behind her, the eyes floating around the girl. Very pretty!
    Happy Holidays!
    Flor

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  10. trowbridge chronicles12/21/2008 9:49 AM

    This is one of my favorite of all the pieces of yours that I've seen, Kate. Beautifully drawn and painted. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  11. trowbridge chronicles12/21/2008 9:51 AM

    This is one of the best of your illustrations that I've seen, Kate. Beatifully drawn and painted. Merry Christmas from our house to yours.

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  12. Anonymous12/21/2008 10:10 AM

    Fantastic illustration - I really like your style - and you blog is awsome!

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  13. studio lolo12/21/2008 10:14 AM

    Oh...just adorable and so clever!!! And I really think Bobo needs to come live with me. I'm smitten!

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  14. Unknown12/21/2008 10:24 AM

    very nice! Solid illustration!

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  15. Alicia Padrón12/21/2008 11:21 AM

    This is wonderful Kate!!! Love bobo... he is too much! :o)

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  16. Mélanie Allard12/21/2008 1:30 PM

    This is so cute!

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  17. Carmen Medlin12/21/2008 2:14 PM

    Soo adorable Kate! I love the little chihuahua peeking out. :)
    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog as well! I've been following yours for awhile now and I love it.

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  18. get zapped12/21/2008 2:24 PM

    Brilliant! It's so befitting for this prompt. It makes me smile in a silly scary way. Thank you for the warm scene. Happy Winter Solstice!

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  19. Roberta12/21/2008 5:21 PM

    Cute! I like that you revistied this...

    Merry Christmas Kate!

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  20. yoon see12/21/2008 5:28 PM

    Beautiful!
    It's another wonderful way to express voices.

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  21. cathleen12/21/2008 8:10 PM

    I'm very unmoved by the word, "voices", but I see you've done a very nice job with it!

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  22. Unknown12/21/2008 9:33 PM

    Hi Kathleen...your cute little character is so much fun!! and I love Millie's little Bobo!!!

    You always make me smile with your work!!! you have a wonderful gift...

    Hugs
    Diana

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  23. Anonymous12/21/2008 10:05 PM

    That's so true, when you read a good novel, you can hear the voices of the characters! Original concept and great illustration!

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  24. Joan Y12/21/2008 11:57 PM

    Awesome! Bobo looks mighty scared! Great colors. They add to the mood.

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  25. ELLA ELVIANA12/22/2008 6:22 AM

    ohhh love this, funny! the textures on the grass and tree are perfect!

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  26. Amy C12/22/2008 7:59 AM

    this is soooo sweet and the little dog makes my lip quiver because he is the cutest

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  27. Eric Barclay12/22/2008 9:18 AM

    Wonderful! I really love how the chihuahua is hiding behind her... such a nice touch.

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  28. Phyllis Harris12/22/2008 9:23 AM

    I really love her expression! And the eyes are such a great touch!

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  29. Beatrice12/22/2008 11:09 AM

    I love the expression on the little girl and bunny's faces. Very cute, well drawn, and lovely colors!
    Happy holidays.

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  30. Juan12/22/2008 12:52 PM

    A lovely interpretation of this weeks theme!
    Love your style!

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  31. Kris-Tea12/22/2008 5:51 PM

    Really nice illo!
    and Merry Christmas :)

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  32. Ann Marie DiVecchia12/22/2008 8:35 PM

    This is adorable! Great expressions on the girl and the pup. I also love the mysterious eyes. Nice!

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  33. Andrew W. Moir12/22/2008 8:46 PM

    I second everyone's comments! This is a perfect illustration in every way. :)

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  34. lil kim12/23/2008 1:40 AM

    great colour, expressions and intrigue - it's got it all!

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  35. Willie Baronet12/23/2008 7:08 AM

    She's adorable! ;-)

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  36. theartofpuro12/23/2008 8:24 AM

    Great illo and concept,love it

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  37. Doug12/23/2008 9:36 AM

    really nice work!

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  38. yoon see12/24/2008 2:38 AM

    Smile....Yeah...the reason to smile and have the wonderful cheers!!!
    Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas Kate!!!

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  39. isay 12/24/2008 8:07 AM

    Beautiful illustration. The colors' really great.

    I cannot leave a message on your birthday post that is why i will greet you in this one.
    Happy Happy Birthday to you Kate. Have fun and wishing all your wishes will come true. I will say a special prayer for you when I thank the Lord on this day and as I eat a slice of my Christmas cake. Happy birthday too, to your twin brother.

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  40. Anonymous12/24/2008 12:13 PM

    Awwww, I think this may be my favorite yet. I love her little tiny mouth. She reminds me of myself as a wee girl, loving the horror stories and scaring myself silly, although I didn't have such an adorable pup to share it with, hee hee!

    Have a wonderful, warm cozy and cake filled holiday! See you in 2009!

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  41. Michelle Henninger12/24/2008 3:27 PM

    I'm a huge fan of your work. You've such a great style. I love your way with expressions. Awesome illo.

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  42. Sarall12/25/2008 6:25 AM

    Hehe, she kinda looks more ansioux to know how it continues than scared. Brave girl!

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