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Thursday, March 3

Illustration Friday: "Jazz"



When I first saw this topic, I was excited. Then Tuesday and wednesday went by and my sketches of frogs and birds playing instruments simply sat on the page. Nothing spoke to me, no burn or urge to finish or even expand called. Then, I remebered a cd I had purchased in San Antonio TX a year or so ago. On the Riverwalk there is a jazz club devoted to The Jim Cullens band. I've been there twice and loved the music and atmosphere (once you get past the mall-esque exterior). So,I dug the cd out, popped it in, the beastie monkey fell asleep and I had the sketch and watercolor complete in 20 minutes. I like the movement and feel but the best part was playing with watercolors again. It felt good, so good that I might try to do another piece in this once beloved medium.

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13 Comments:

Anonymous Saurabh said...

This is just awesome, I know I'm a bit biased in my opinions - but really, the piece is all about movement and life and it just makes me smile! :)

3/03/2005 2:21 PM 
Blogger ♥ joleen ♥ said...

I'm glad you changed your concept for this illo because I absolutely love this. It's so beautifully colorful! :D

3/03/2005 3:56 PM 
Blogger Rebeccashane said...

whoa.. nice colors!

3/03/2005 4:01 PM 
Anonymous Becky said...

Awesome! I would totally buy that to put on the wall.....but then I think I am a little biased too. *grin*

3/03/2005 4:27 PM 
Blogger tender arts said...

Great colors-so nice and alive! Brightened up my gray day.

3/03/2005 5:10 PM 
Blogger Tulipland said...

I was waiting for your frogs :( .. I know that they would be very cute:( .. well but this one also so good.. I like it..

3/03/2005 11:44 PM 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wonderful colour and movement...you can really tell you were into it!
cheers,
kerry

3/03/2005 11:57 PM 
Anonymous Roosa said...

Great use of colour!!

3/04/2005 2:59 AM 
Blogger Giao said...

So vibrant and lively and lush! I love this!

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3/04/2005 10:15 AM 
Anonymous Jessica Kenenske said...

Very nice! So perfectly illustrates jazz!

3/04/2005 10:57 AM 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wonderful color!!

3/04/2005 9:16 PM 
Blogger Janey said...

I was going to say this was awesome but really, all your work is!

3/10/2005 7:34 PM 
Blogger Maralise said...

I love it. I have nothing profound to say but that it moves me.

3/22/2005 9:38 PM 

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