Friday, January 16, 2009

Illustration Friday: Pale


The room isn't much to speak of, really. Four walls of unevenly faded wallpaper, pale from the light that slips in on bright days.

But it's the view from the small window that speaks to my heart, and I stay longer than I should.


patterned paper, acrylic paint, a touch of colored pencil, graphite.

For Illustration Friday's promt: pale
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53 comments:

  1. Matthew SmithJanuary 16, 2009 1:31 PM

    very beautiful illo!! kudos!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 1:37 PM

    Sitting here at my desk wishing I were sitting in that chair. I always wish to be in your paintings. Love them and you.
    Freezing in Milford

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  3. get zappedJanuary 16, 2009 1:49 PM

    Sweet. A genuine sense of wonder in this pale room. We chose the same hue of blue for our IF :)

    Thanks for your kind comment on GZ and noticing who I quoted.

    Have a terrific weekend!

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  4. Danielle BarlowJanuary 16, 2009 1:59 PM

    oooh, what a serene image! Makes me feel calm just to look at it :)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 2:38 PM

    Thank you, Laurel. It is the view from my window(s) that nourishes me every hour of every day. What a lovely, sweet painting. You looked great today; so did Emma! Love, Nancy b.

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  6. JulieJanuary 16, 2009 2:41 PM

    Oh...I would not have realized that you used patterned paper for this...what a fabulous idea for a background wallpaper! Awesome!!!

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  7. soulbrushJanuary 16, 2009 2:45 PM

    i like the way i had to peer into the picture to make it out, pale indeed, lotsa hugs and wfs dear heart. xx

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 2:50 PM

    i love how you've used bold colour to focus on the window. that's brilliant. i love this picture. and i love that the cat is looking there.

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  9. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 16, 2009 3:10 PM

    This looks like a warm memory SL.

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  10. stapeliadJanuary 16, 2009 3:54 PM

    This is a beautiful image...great concept!!

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  11. sukipoetJanuary 16, 2009 4:26 PM

    so delicate and etherial. Dreamlike.

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  12. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats January 16, 2009 5:07 PM

    I like the way it makes me feel like I am looking through a lace curtain, ruffled by a sea breeze maybe.

    Teri and the cats of Furrydance

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  13. MimJanuary 16, 2009 5:52 PM

    worth while enlarging - it's beautiful and the details come thru. Lovely illo dear

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  14. TeriJanuary 16, 2009 5:55 PM

    Lolo, this is so serene, peaceful and beautiful! Perfect for IF

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  15. studio loloJanuary 16, 2009 6:00 PM

    Thanks everyone! I went a little heavy with the white glaze now that I look at it. You almost have to enlarge it to see the pattern of the paper. I left all of my un-erased lines meaning for it to look sketchy and rough and imperfect.
    I'm far from perfect anyway!
    And, I like big cats. No scrawny ones in this house :)

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  16. ArtistUnpluggedJanuary 16, 2009 6:06 PM

    That is very lovely, serene feeling in that room.

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  17. Graham McArthurJanuary 16, 2009 6:30 PM

    Its looking a bit pale.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 9:20 PM

    This is so peaceful and serene.

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  19. AscenderRisesAboveJanuary 16, 2009 9:32 PM

    very nice; a wonderful atmosphere in which to live. I was thinking of your "pale horse" on my way over to check what you had this week (I am horribly behind in blogging)

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  20. JonJanuary 16, 2009 11:08 PM

    Hey LOLO...

    Wanted to say hello and to invite you by my site...

    Not for my vanity mind you...

    Am hoping to rally support for the Crow...

    Where oh where has she flown...

    Hoping these words find you well...

    JP

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  21. froggie is...January 17, 2009 6:12 AM

    i'm melting melting melting over that banner...that's just gorgeous, lollie! and this pale room is perfect...the best seat in the house, it seems! thanks so much for the visit, lollie! xoxoxo

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  22. MickJanuary 17, 2009 6:42 AM

    A perfect addition to Illustration Friday, Laurel. I love the window and the cat too ... btw, did I tell about this before? Just after the holidays, my 4-year old granddaughter painted the cat pink & green! :O

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  23. kjJanuary 17, 2009 7:44 AM

    this tells me your interior is as gentle as the exteriors you so lovingly notice...

    :)

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  24. ReneeJanuary 17, 2009 7:57 AM

    I think this picture is amazing. With that window there is so much punch that it just makes the picture something else altogether.

    Peace

    Renee

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  25. RobertaJanuary 17, 2009 8:59 AM

    a poignant memory... that we can revisit as we choose!
    Lovely illustration...I like the composition and palete.

    BTW... thanks Laurel for your uplifting comments...you are an amazing person with a heart of gold!

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  26. yoon seeJanuary 17, 2009 9:05 AM

    Lovely! Sweet & magical treat for me to unfold the more surprises and miracle behind this painting:)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 10:18 AM

    Now anything that has a cat in it I just have to like. Maybe it's just me but I'm seeing a slight change in your style recently, more simple, more line work. And you know I really, really like it!!!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 10:20 AM

    Very nice Laurel!! I love, also, to read the comments from your peers.

    Love,
    Judy

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  29. Margaret AnnJanuary 17, 2009 12:12 PM

    There is such gentleness in your art and such rich beauty in your words...both of which I find totally addictive! :)

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 4:19 PM

    A ghostlike image with one way out...
    She looks so hopeful... should I jump or just sit...?
    ;D

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  31. COBOLJanuary 17, 2009 8:47 PM

    lovely cool tranquil colours, very nice illustration

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  32. Digital Scott's IllustrationblogJanuary 18, 2009 7:25 AM

    Such a cool idea! Well done!

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  33. kjJanuary 18, 2009 8:21 AM

    all these great comments...enough to make you feel like a real and talented artist, eh?

    :)

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 9:35 AM

    Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

    What beautiful illustrations you have...the kitty in blue is very nice! :o)

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  35. krisztina marosJanuary 18, 2009 12:00 PM

    i love so much the pencil lines on this piece! wallpaper's so fine too!

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  36. steveJanuary 18, 2009 1:34 PM

    This is truly fantastic Laurel. I love the light blues and white dominant in this piece. Well done!!

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  37. Kim de YoungJanuary 18, 2009 6:24 PM

    Wonderful juxtaposition between the pattern, sketchy quality and finished outside scene.

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  38. Bella SinclairJanuary 18, 2009 7:27 PM

    My goodness, this is superb! Very delicate. And you have such beautiful, touching prose, too. Almost poetic!

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  39. AndyDoodlerJanuary 18, 2009 8:39 PM

    Definitely poetic, definitely beautiful - visually and conceptually!

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  40. adrienne traffordJanuary 19, 2009 3:51 AM

    I love the mood of this piece and understand how the cat feels - beautifully done.

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  41. studio loloJanuary 19, 2009 7:19 AM

    Thanks for your comments everyone!
    It's interesting to see that some of you are seeing this as the cat's thoughts.
    I see it as someone standing in the doorway looking into the room.
    I love each interpretation!

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  42. Lisa RivasJanuary 19, 2009 9:29 AM

    This is very charming - the paleness emphasizes the sentiment and peacefulness.
    Very soothing - thank you!

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  43. valerie walshJanuary 19, 2009 11:57 AM

    soooooooo lovely :)

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  44. GaiJanuary 19, 2009 3:26 PM

    pleasantly inspiring

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  45. HARDWAXJanuary 19, 2009 5:34 PM

    I don't think I can add much here, and I love your work as much as they do, and I'm sure you can't believe that, since I'm abscent so often.
    If we all had to decide which of our paintings we must live in for eternity, I wouldn't pick one of mine, it would be one of yours Laurel, perhaps this one. Would you give me a break on the rent?

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  46. erinJanuary 20, 2009 1:36 PM

    wonderful, wonderful!

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 9:17 AM

    Simply gorgeous.

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 6:12 PM

    I would stay longer than I should as well... a beautifully serene view a kitty, who would want to leave? I've already stayed too long at your blog staring at this wonderful piece... soooo serene. Ok, I better get back to work!

    Thanks for moment Lolo!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 6:54 AM

    The atmosphere in this image is incredible

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  50. DotJanuary 22, 2009 5:33 PM

    love your use of pattern on this one... great take on the theme!

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  51. theartofpuroJanuary 23, 2009 5:15 AM

    Wonderful illo and great atmosphere
    love it

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  52. °January 24, 2009 11:20 AM

    somewhat reminds me of Matisse. like the way you incorporated the pattern in to the whole piece

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  53. Josh (musarter)January 26, 2009 5:46 AM

    This turned out great. The blue pattern is a really great touch.

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