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An Illustrator's journal where experiences are logged in as pictures with a word or two added from time to time.

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1. Illustration Friday b~ Whee

By: Ginger Nielson, on 2/1/2013
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2. Illustration Friday b~ Whee

By: Ginger Nielson, on 2/1/2013
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3. Illustration Friday~Ocean

By: Ginger Nielson, on 1/15/2013
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4. Snow Kidding

By: Ginger Nielson, on 1/4/2013
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By: Ginger Nielson, on 12/12/2012
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6. Illustration Friday ~ Zoom

By: Ginger Nielson, on 11/20/2012
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7. Remembering Summer

By: Ginger Nielson, on 10/29/2012
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The County Fair is always a fantastic event! So much to see, so much to eat, and so much to do.

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8. Trouble in the Hen House

By: Ginger Nielson, on 10/29/2012
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Wake up ladies!

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9. Storm warning

By: Ginger Nielson, on 10/29/2012
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10. Prints from my Illustrations

By: Ginger Nielson, on 10/29/2012
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A composite of some of the latest prints I have framed for exhibition.

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11. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ HAUNT

By: Ginger Nielson, on 10/26/2012
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12. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ WATER

By: Ginger Nielson, on 10/12/2012
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From preliminary paintings for

"Gunther the Underwater Elephant"

The first paintings were done in watercolor then transferred to the computer for finishing touches in Painter 12.

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13. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ BOOK

By: Ginger Nielson, on 9/28/2012
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One BOOK too many can cause a bit of distress.

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14. TEA Time

By: Ginger Nielson, on 9/11/2012
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Sometimes it's Tea for Two, or sometimes it's Tea for Four. It all depends upon what anyone actually wants to eat.

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By: Ginger Nielson, on 9/11/2012
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Using the same bear, I created postcards and note cards.

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16. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ IDENTICAL

By: Ginger Nielson, on 8/31/2012
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Beginning with two identical sketches, a pair of almost identical twin bears make their way through the
woods at summer's end. Searching for berries, seeds, and honey, they will fill up before the winter forces them into their secret places. Safe, warm, and well fed they will spend many days and nights in their chosen hideaways,

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17. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ TEACHER

By: Ginger Nielson, on 8/17/2012
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The topic: Teacher The lesson: "spelling."

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18. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ BOUNCE

By: Ginger Nielson, on 8/3/2012
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WHAT FUN!

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19. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY, REFRESH

By: Ginger Nielson, on 7/2/2012
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20. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ SUSPEND

By: Ginger Nielson, on 7/6/2012
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21. ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ LOST

By: Ginger Nielson, on 7/14/2012
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Sometimes you need a little helper to find something you lost.

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22. Summertime ~

By: Ginger Nielson, on 7/16/2012
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23. Tissue Fish Issue ~ Fun Fish you can Create

By: Ginger Nielson, on 7/17/2012
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I did these first with my kids and students in First grade. At that point we only had newsprint and crayons, but when I found art tissue and tissue paper circles the fish grew real scales. Here is a step by step for you to make your own.
First of all, I use SPECTRA art tissue for the fish bodies and good quality circles. There are some tissue circles offered by discount houses that aren't any good at all and the colors are not bright.
The ones I prefer to use are from The TEACHING STORE: http://www.theteachingstore.com/5_tissue_circles_primary_c-p-155463.html#.UAVXdY6zcwI

I posted the link since it was too long for Blogger html. What I ordered is: 20" Art tissue paper in bright colors. 5" Art tissue circles in primary colors.

Here is step one: Easy. Lay out a double sheet of tissue. It can be as large or small as you like, but I suggest at least 18 inches wide or the circles will be too large for the scales.

Just be sure you have two sheets or one sheet folded over.

Next draw a fish shape on the paper. Any shape will do as long as it resembles a fish *:)

Cut the two layers out and begin to use an adhesive tape applicator to join only the top and bottom layers along the edge. Do not close in the mouth or the tail.