Friday, August 14, 2009

Illustration Friday: Corvid Kimono


When Raven wrapped herself in her ancestral kimono her heart became still and peaceful. She felt surrounded by her loved ones, past and present.

Most days, that was all she needed.


For Illustration Friday prompt: wrapped.

Let me say it's good to be back.


Acrylic paint, colored pencil on patterned paper.
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45 comments:

  1. ConnieAugust 14, 2009 12:39 PM

    The colours in this are wonderful! And it's great to have you back!!! I've been thinking of you all summer. We are just on the final leg of a journey from Edinburgh to Stockholm and back (3000 miles)and have not had much chance to visit, but we both were keeping an eye out for you. Hope things are well there. It feels much better now that Studio Lolo is there.

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  2. ReginaAugust 14, 2009 1:15 PM

    So beautiful! I love the shading, especially on the bird's head.

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  3. S. CollierAugust 14, 2009 1:53 PM

    this is beautiful, i love black birds! well done.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 2:39 PM

    good to see you back. like the way you used the paper as the background design in the kimono. nice piece.
    michael dailey

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  5. CatnappingAugust 14, 2009 6:13 PM

    omg, this is beautiful! i love the sheen in raven's feathers, and the blues throughout.

    beautiful beautiful lolo!

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  6. ArtsnarkAugust 14, 2009 9:17 PM

    this is seriously cool. Love the concept & execution

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  7. kjAugust 14, 2009 9:32 PM

    are the feathers called fur?

    because that is what i like best: the way you did the feather fur. i can feel it.

    very cool cat, ah, bird, lo. very very cool.

    welcome back, honey!

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  8. JulieAugust 15, 2009 1:31 AM

    OMG Lolo...this is just fantastic! You sure snapped right back into your art in your new place! I just love how you do all this gorgeousness on the patterned paper!

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  9. MimAugust 15, 2009 3:40 AM

    wow...love it....

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  10. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 15, 2009 4:03 AM

    Oh Lolo, I can feel this drawing too. Aahhhh. She is so peaceful.

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  11. soulbrushAugust 15, 2009 4:47 AM

    manohmanohman it is GREAT to have you back. love the kimono, love you crow. xxxxx

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  12. sukipoetAugust 15, 2009 5:01 AM

    love this picture. I also am a fan of kimono. There used to be a fabulous shop in P-town that sold amazing old kimono.

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  13. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 15, 2009 6:00 AM

    Such a beautiful and wonderful painting. It's amazing all the delicious delight in there. Great work.

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  14. remistuff.blogspot.comAugust 15, 2009 6:16 AM

    Oh My!!!!!!!!!!! How could that painting be more Beautiful!!!!!

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  15. Lynn CohenAugust 15, 2009 9:04 AM

    and good to have you back as well...
    love the wrapped crow in it's crow covered coat...so well done.

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  16. marianneAugust 15, 2009 9:32 AM

    OMG Lolo!
    What a beautiful piece!!
    Good to see you back in this way too!
    Must be wonderful for yourself to create again!
    Lovely kimono but she is a dear, like you.....

    Have a nice weekend!

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  17. ArtistUnpluggedAugust 15, 2009 9:50 AM

    Oh my gosh, how awesome this raven is!!!!! I am so sorry for not being around to your site very often...You have received some great and beautiful gifts. I hope all is well with you! (Loved the Friday photo!!!!)

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  18. ElaineAugust 15, 2009 9:53 AM

    Your work is beautiful and unique. I love the wrap.. Thanks very much for stopping by my site and commenting.

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  19. ReneeAugust 15, 2009 12:25 PM

    Oh my God. I love him.

    Is he our wise anscestor?

    Fantastic dear friend.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  20. ReneeAugust 15, 2009 12:27 PM

    Sorry it is just me, I had to come back and take another peek.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  21. FaithAugust 15, 2009 12:39 PM

    Oh I love how you painted the raven, crow here..... I feel connection with crows and ravens I dont know why but my dog Scratch loves to sit at the bottom of the tree as she only has three legs, look up and bark at the raven who sat in the tree laughing down, you can imagine what a funny sight that was. I loved seeing your art work, so much so Im another of you stalker as youve put,,,haa haa.

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  22. AnnieAugust 15, 2009 3:40 PM

    So very beautiful! What you do with crows and ravens is magic :-).

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  23. neilornsteinAugust 15, 2009 5:21 PM

    this is terrific!

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  24. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 7:45 PM

    Oh LOVE IT....Corvids are my favs...

    Im glad you feel settled now..your art is showing it also.

    xoxo S

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  25. CarolineAugust 16, 2009 6:09 AM

    Serenely beautiful!

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  26. kjAugust 16, 2009 6:38 AM

    my friend the wonderful artist...

    xoxo

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  27. UnknownAugust 16, 2009 7:07 AM

    wow! the colours, the texture, the patterns, wow! x

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  28. ReneeAugust 16, 2009 7:34 AM

    I love you Raven sister.

    Can I borrow your housecoat this evening?

    xoxox

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  29. ReneeAugust 16, 2009 7:43 AM

    You are too funny.

    What is happening with the house, or your there or is that lady selling it. What's happening.

    Love you.

    Renee xoxo

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  30. IndigeneAugust 16, 2009 11:31 AM

    Let me say, it's good to have you back! This is beautiful! I love the mood, colors, texture and design! An absolute winner! WELCOME BACK, Luv!

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  31. Debra KayAugust 16, 2009 8:37 PM

    Bravo! I like the soothing green against the black of the raven and I like having you back in the blogosphere!

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  32. Loni EdwardsAugust 16, 2009 8:43 PM

    This is just gorgeous! Fantastic!

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  33. NANCY LEFKOAugust 17, 2009 5:08 AM

    So good to "see" you and your lovely work !!! So...you are in RI now. I hope the move was an easy one and you are enjoying beautiful New England so far :)

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  34. kimAugust 17, 2009 10:28 AM

    Hello Lolo! I just had to come back to your site today and find the black bird... so lovely... as ever!

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  35. get zappedAugust 17, 2009 1:10 PM

    Wow! This must be one of my favs (not an easy thing to decide), but what joy, wisdom and beauty radiates from this piece. Splendid!!

    Guess what? I came back from vacation today to find your wonderful collage and letter! Such a pleasant surprise :) You're so sweet. I hope you find some relief in your temporary home and the humidity back there.

    My thoughts and support for you and your dog (during the next scary storm).

    Peace ~M

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  36. Dana S. WhitneyAugust 17, 2009 3:27 PM

    Love this! I don't have good references for crows, but yours have so much character! Who'd have thught of a crow in a kimono?!!

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  37. CathyAugust 18, 2009 6:44 AM

    I am so in love with your corvid kimono drawing. Wonderful art and very inventive. How lucky you are to receive so many lovely gifts in the post.

    Sorry to hear about the lost photos. If you download Picasa (it's free) you need never wonder where your photos are again. It will gather every single photo on the computer in one place for you to browse through and tell you which files they are in.

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  38. yoon seeAugust 18, 2009 8:56 AM

    Wow! I really love your wrapped raven in corvid kimono.
    She is made extra adorable with your magic paintbrush lolo.
    Loving every single bits of this illo:)

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  39. Roberta BairdAugust 18, 2009 2:25 PM

    ...and it's good to have you back!
    Genius idea and rendering lolo.

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  40. LauraAugust 18, 2009 5:23 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous my friend [sigh] and of course I share your raven love :> This should be pick of the week!!

    Hugs,
    Laura
    xo

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  41. Ellen ByrneAugust 18, 2009 5:32 PM

    uber cool!

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  42. Cynthia DiBlasi - Fine ArtAugust 19, 2009 9:13 PM

    Hello Lolo! Your raven is just beautiful. Nicely done.

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  43. tusenAugust 21, 2009 12:14 AM

    beautiful. I love the colours on her head and the delicate folds of the kimono.

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  44. Silke PowersAugust 21, 2009 6:34 AM

    Oooo, that's beautiful! I love ravens!! :) Silke

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  45. Margaret AnnAugust 22, 2009 1:16 PM

    OOOOOH good gracious!!!!! chill bumps all over...LOLO is indeed back 100% at the helm...in fine fine fine form!!! MMM MMM MMM...SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

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