Sunday, May 23, 2010

Illustration Friday: Early

Am I the only one who groaned at this week's word? I really try to think outside the box but this word just didn't inspire me at all.
I also groaned this morning when my dog decided she had to go out at 5 A.M.!
So, I took her out, poured a cup of coffee and sat down to do my entry.
This is a simple digital collage embellished with colored pencils.

Wishing you all a butterfly sunrise and a chance to sleep in till at least 7 A.M.
Happy Weekend!
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22 comments:

  1. ChristineMay 23, 2010 5:34 AM

    You have my sympathy, love your header.

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  2. Kitty KilianMay 23, 2010 5:44 AM

    Yeah, right, I also sighed. I often don't like the weekwords so much but in the course of the week something will usually crop up. The trouble with the words is, they're too small. I mean they often give too little guidance so everyone just interprets away.. like I did this week.. you get a lot of nice drawings but it's not really the way illustrators have to work most of the time.

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  3. MarionMay 23, 2010 6:43 AM

    Getting up so early didn't take away your inspiration at all, lolo...I love your rooster. He's absolutely perfect for the word Early...his favourite time of day, when he struts around for the benefit of his flock. I'll have to check on how to do digital collages.

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  4. KatiejaneMay 23, 2010 7:03 AM

    Sorry you hate early. I have always been an early-to-bed-early-to-rise kind of person. I'm usually up around 4:30-5:00AM without an alarm clock. Your painting is very fitting for "early".

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  5. Beaudor et BaronMay 23, 2010 7:19 AM

    Beaudor thinks Emma look smart.....
    Love the colors and the rooster my Ruud is a rooster,so I love roosters.
    The weather is wonderful here,and in the USA?
    Big Hug,
    marja

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  6. KarenaMay 23, 2010 7:25 AM

    Lolo, I love your header, it is really lovely!! So glad to find your site. Hope you will come see me....

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. kjMay 23, 2010 8:25 AM

    this is serenely beautiful. i quite love it. you amaze me so often. everything here is in perfect balance, and you've managed to capture the feeling of early dawn, that quiet magical time when there is peace.

    i want to know how to do digital collages too!

    here's wishing you the best day ever!

    love
    kj

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  8. Tara's Art CampMay 23, 2010 8:59 AM

    lovely!

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  9. Lynn CohenMay 23, 2010 9:06 AM

    I slept till almost eight!!!
    Pretty collage! Warm colors.
    Like it very much.

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  10. TeriMay 23, 2010 9:31 AM

    I'm an early bird also, I even walk 2 miles at 6am...how crazy is that?!

    I love your rendition, might not be out of the box but it is wonderful!

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  11. marianneMay 23, 2010 9:31 AM

    I slept till 7 (went to bed at 2 :()
    So not much sleep.....
    But I had a lot of energy today. I finished the whole terrace! Usually takes me 2 days.
    Now I am enjoying a glass of red.

    I love the rooster with the butterfly mandala sunrise!
    Good take on early!

    Hope you got a chance to rest later in the day ;)

    ♥♥♥
    >M<

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  12. soulbrushMay 23, 2010 9:56 AM

    great way to illustrate this theme. i haven't even thought of it yet

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  13. Lisa at GreenbowMay 23, 2010 10:56 AM

    Sleep until 7? You are a dreamer. Between my DB and Luna I am up much earlier. I like your collage.

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  14. Dear FirefliesMay 23, 2010 2:03 PM

    How are you, Lolo? (^_^) I hope your dog doesn't make it a habit to wake you up so early every morning, heheh. I like the silhouette look of the rooster and the colors, of course, are beautiful! :)

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  15. Annie JeffriesMay 23, 2010 3:01 PM

    I actually managed to sleep in til a little after 7 a.m. Quelle SHOCK!

    I sure like your little collage, especially the outline around the rooster.

    Regarding Picnik - the spot of color is found through the premium purchase ($25.00/year I think). I just found it when someone else (Kaye) clued me in. I haven't looked back. The premium membership has no downside and is worth every penny.

    (((Annie)))

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  16. Linda HensleyMay 23, 2010 3:56 PM

    I have a dog who gets me up too early too. "Early" didn't inspire me right away either, but it fell into place. Thanks for your comment!

    I like the comparison of your sun to a mandala. Nice idea :)

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  17. Cris, Artist in OregonMay 23, 2010 7:04 PM

    Love this picture. good choice for Early. I think our dogs are on the same alarm clock. arrgh. Annie gets me up early too. I never get to sleep in during the summer with it light out early. lol If the dog fails to do the job the cat takes its place. :/

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  18. Marthann's MusingsMay 23, 2010 10:25 PM

    OHH how beautiful. Reminds me of a sunrise that is so amazing. Sorry about the time though. I think that is why I am hesitant to get another dog, although I miss mine. At 60 I think I like my sleep. LOL

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  19. theartofpuroMay 25, 2010 3:46 AM

    Beautiful!Perfect for this week topic!You have your dog,I have my cat that normally ask to go out at 5:)

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  20. marianneMay 26, 2010 7:37 AM

    Now i am really at the other side of the world......

    ♥♥♥
    >M<
    mail you tomorrow

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  21. Margaret AnnMay 27, 2010 6:41 PM

    Ahhhh I love the concept of a butterfly sunrise...magical! :)

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  22. valerie walshMay 27, 2010 7:49 PM

    yes, the words have not been making me really happy ;) but at least you did something cool and you made me laugh at your comment on my blog so you are doing a lot better than i am ;) Thank you again for the beautiful cards, they are very loved :D

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