I'm in the throws of the twelve days of Christmas on my Countdown to Christmas. Today was ten lords a leaping. I can't even begin to tell you how much trouble I had with that image. Today I'm working on twelve drummers drumming. If it gives me half the trouble that the lords gave me... I won't get to do a new IF image.So I thought I might cheat a bit. This image is part of my countdown to Christmas, but it has been posted there yet.
Candy canes have a great crunch to them. I think this little guy is going to enjoy crunching his candy cane.
It works perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving your 12 Days of Christmas, too! The lords a leaping looks great. I love all the interesting shapes created by the arms and clothing and I think you are doing a great job on this overall. I like your style and color sense and also the way you mix traditional with contemporary ideas.
I look forward to seeing the next one!
Thanks Ann Marie! Honestly if I had really thought about this project I would never have started it. Or at least, I would never have thought about it so late in the season.
ReplyDeleteI had always wanted to do my own take on the 12 days of Christmas, and this has been very satisfying for me.
The animals that will start to appear, including this little guy are based on some pictures I took at the Portland Zoo. I always take pictures at zoos but never really do anything with the images. I thought I would make them a little more festive this year. This little sheep was a real charmer. He had poked his little head around a post for me to snap a picture. He was so smiley and sweet.
You are an illustration powerhouse, Kate! Your style is so recognizable now... that's GREAT!
ReplyDeleteI just saw your 9 Dancing Ladies - WOW! The glitter background is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeff! OMG I literally teared up when I read my style is recognizable. I don't know that I have the words for how much that meant to me especially from someone who's style I admire so intensely.
ReplyDeleteI knew the second I started the twelve days of Christmas I wanted to do the Rockettes for the ladies dancing! And I knew it had to be glitter intensive.
Thanks for all of your support Jeff!
Absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteThis is really wonderful! I love the textures and the whimsical feel.
ReplyDeleteWonderful concept! I love your illustration style too...this is so fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays to you, Zelda! I am grateful for your visits.
Thank you Sally! I had fun with this little guy. I took a photo of this sheep at the zoo and he was charming. He peeked his little face around a post and posed for a photo for me.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Shirley! Happy Holidays! It's always a pleasure to visit your blog. Your illustration stlye is amazing!