Monday, July 16, 2007

Illustration Friday - "Discovery"

I used this week's topic as an opportunity to create a new portfolio piece. Meanwhile, I am awaiting a decision by a major publishing company about another children's book assignment. Can't say much more about it at the present time. I am not getting much sleep these days, but I am happy. I hope you enjoy my entry this week. © kathleen rietz
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46 comments:

  1. Vhrsti7/16/2007 6:24 AM

    So cute!!! Perfect illo!

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  2. arxo7/16/2007 6:31 AM

    i really like the colors and the whole set-up...
    very nice...

    ...and,i hope u take the job...:-)

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  3. Janice Ykema7/16/2007 6:52 AM

    great piece and nice multicultural element...

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  4. steve7/16/2007 8:30 AM

    This is so well done Kathleen--reminds me of myself as a kid! The turtle is, of course, an added bonus. Best wishes regarding the publishing co.!

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  5. Tina Poe7/16/2007 9:19 AM

    Adorable style on the children, love your bright colors!

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  6. Paola De Gaudio7/16/2007 9:30 AM

    Lovely piece! Very cute!
    Good luck with the new assignment :)

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  7. Kathleen Rietz7/16/2007 9:36 AM

    Thanks everyone! Hey Steve, I thought you'd like that turtle!

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  8. Nina Seven N77/16/2007 10:08 AM

    Kathleen - This is a wonderful piece. Good luck on your job offer!

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  9. roz7/16/2007 10:47 AM

    Very cute, Kathleen!
    I'm waiting on word on a project too.I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and please do the same for me!
    =O)

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  10. JO7/16/2007 11:18 AM

    Great illo, a perfect discovery.

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  11. Willie Baronet7/16/2007 11:22 AM

    Great illo! I remember days like that. Now get some sleep, you're much less grouchy when well rested. ;-)

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  12. Designing Fairy7/16/2007 11:39 AM

    So sweet. I'm crossing my fingers for you. Hope they say yes!

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  13. Kathleen Rietz7/16/2007 11:49 AM

    Roz, yes, I will do the same for you!!

    Ummm, Rrramone, how would you know?

    Designing Fairy - Thanks! Me too!

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  14. maria mola7/16/2007 2:33 PM

    So sweet illo!

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  15. studio lolo7/16/2007 4:30 PM

    One of the sweetest yet! Great looks of wonderment on their faces. I'll hold a great thought for the book job :)

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  16. °7/16/2007 5:56 PM

    adorable characters and wonderful piece to add to ur portfolio

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  17. selby7/16/2007 7:09 PM

    love the slightly unsure expression the girl has...wonderful soft style too...best wishes for the project too

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  18. Tracy7/16/2007 8:50 PM

    The little girl's expression is adorable! It's always great to see kids discover nature. :) Good luck on the assignment.

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  19. Joan Y7/16/2007 10:13 PM

    Kathleen! This illustration is beautiful! I love the wonderment and curiosity of children and you've captured that look perfectly! And, I have to admit, this is soooo uncanny. I'm sending you pics of me as a child and tell me what you think. My mom used to put my hair up exactly like that!

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  20. timafli7/17/2007 3:24 AM

    I like the warmth of the childhood and the harmony of colors. Very pretty and good gestures of the characters.

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  21. bookbabie7/17/2007 8:17 AM

    Oh they are darling, good luck with the new project, hope you get it:)

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  22. Diane Duda7/17/2007 10:36 AM

    love their sweet faces!

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  23. Anonymous7/17/2007 10:44 AM

    They are really sweet. How are you ? I hope you get that children's book assignment.

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  24. imwithsully7/17/2007 2:48 PM

    Keeping my fingers crossed for you. I must say, this is a great portfolio piece. PS. thank for the comment on my pendants... I do them in any color.

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  25. esillustration7/17/2007 4:30 PM

    I don't think it can get much cuter than this! My boyfriend recently fell in love with the idea of catching bugs in jars. He has trouble keeping them alive! I tell him that in order to keep them alive you have to set them free! haha! :-) Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece

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  26. - Mr David Poe.com7/17/2007 4:58 PM

    As usual, wonderful illustration and textures in the medium! I love the expressions and colors.

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  27. Anonymous7/17/2007 7:16 PM

    Ohhh how cute! Well done! I hope that you hear the best of the best news about having a children's book published. :) Good luck in the future! Great post! *HUGS*

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  28. Laura7/17/2007 9:14 PM

    Wow, beautiful illo Kathleen, good luck with the book job too although I think your fine work speaks for itself :)

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  29. trudette7/18/2007 4:37 AM

    Beautiful illo, I am sure you'll get the book assignment, I love your work.

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  30. janie7/18/2007 7:58 AM

    lovely, great expressions.best wishes for the publishing.

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  31. kdhamel7/18/2007 1:21 PM

    What a great piece for your portfolio - too cute!

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  32. Ginger*:)7/18/2007 3:12 PM

    A wonderful discovery. Good luck on the 'word' from the publishing company.

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  33. Kathleen Rietz7/18/2007 4:10 PM

    Thanks everyone! I heard back from the publisher today that they are considering other illustrators but that I have made it to "round 2". So, I will be patient and see where this goes....thanks for all of your well-wishes!

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  34. Nancy Bea Miller7/18/2007 4:46 PM

    Adorable! Lovely colors too.

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  35. Jannie aka Chickengirl7/18/2007 6:36 PM

    Excellent....everything has a lovely quality to it, like I want to to pet the butterfly and turtle.

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  36. Unknown7/19/2007 12:41 AM

    Charming adorable piece!

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  37. emilayusof7/19/2007 4:24 AM

    Perfect and beautiful! Great illo, Kathleen!

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  38. Duncan7/19/2007 7:25 AM

    Lovely peice great colouring.

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  39. mrana7/19/2007 7:43 AM

    Gorgeous and adorable illustration! And good luck!

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  40. Serena Lewis7/19/2007 5:46 PM

    This illustration is so darned cute! I subscribed to your blog so I don't miss a thing. :)

    Btw, good luck with the publishers.

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  41. DINTOONS7/20/2007 1:01 AM

    eyes full of awe and wonder, you've captured it so well... greatly appealing illustation! :o)

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  42. Liz Jones7/20/2007 6:59 PM

    Very cute!! Good luck on the publishing front!

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  43. D.J.7/23/2007 3:33 PM

    Great illustration!

    I hope you get some sleep... a blessing and a curse, no?

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  44. Michelle Lana7/26/2007 7:59 AM

    awesome illos on discovery and poem, Kathleen! they are awesome!

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  45. Anonymous7/27/2007 11:51 PM

    Dsmn they are cute.

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  46. andrea joseph's sketchblog8/28/2007 6:16 PM

    Aaw this is gorgeous. I love that little girls eyes. Beautiful.

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