4.12.09

Illustration Friday: Entangled

For this illustration I used pencil, a little bit of Painter, and finished it off with good old Sharpie and Photoshop.

It doesn't matter how carefully I wrapped the Christmas lights last year to prevent tangling. I leave the room for 2 seconds to use the loo and come back to find something similar to this (except multiplied by 10 strands or so).

13 comments:

Unknown said...

Excellent illustration. Brings the true spirit of Christmas, whilst being perfect for the theme.

Thxs for stopping by.

michele said...

Cute kids! Such a joyful season!
Thanks for your comment : o )

Alexandre Esgaio said...

Eh, eh, eh...nice. Thanks for your words...we must been thinking the same when we where drawing...

Ann Marie DiVecchia said...

This is very sweet! I like the movement.

Junko Miyakoshi said...

Such a fun illustration!

Honeycombs said...

you are so talented. I wish I could see your kids and the new little one...not so new any more. Merry Christmas

Apryl said...

Awww, Christmas lights! Nothing makes you swear under your breath like 'em. (Serves you right for actually going to the bathroom. Surely you know Mom's are never allowed to let their guard down like that...) Good job! I especially like how you include your process. Lovely.

Levina Leo said...

love it, they looks so happy! c:

Caroline said...

Oh, such joy in this illustration!! Thanks for passing by my blog too!!

Susan said...

Thanks so much Crystal for visiting my blog and for you kind comments! I love your take on IF too, this is so fun! I love the sense of movement of the kids with the lights and also how the lights look so glowing - great stuff, your blog is tons of fun!

~*Jenkypoo*~ said...

This year they'll wrap the little one up! :D

timandcindyhowe said...

Your blog is really cute. These illustrations are amazing! Cute. I will now be following your blog :) I love your kid art ideas. Merry Christmas!

Liz said...

this is a great piece and would be a the perfect print, crystal. how fun would it be to put in a nursery or a kid's room! maybe etsy will be your new year's endeavor? if not, that's ok, i just wanted to remind you that you have talent!!