Hey! This kitty is stitchin'. Made this just for IF this week.
The style / size I used for this is the same 'template' I've been using all week on a project I completed. I illustrated many 2" x 1 5/8" greyscale illos for K workbooks. I tell you, sometimes, there is just nothing better for the work itself than being under the gun while doing it. (I'm not kidding...)
Working under the gun forces me to work quicker and therefore take some chances that I normally might not. It forces me to come up with solutions that WORK, and FAST!!! Working out a fairly complex composition quickly (and making sure it is done WELL) is really great exercise. Having deadlines honestly really helps with this. I know that that might sound very Type A of me, but it's the honest truth. (I love deadlines. There. I said it.) A sense of urgency can be a very good thing. This project let me flex all of those creative problem-solving muscles in the framework of a tight deadline. It's refreshing to work in that way sometimes. Just to do something quickly, and work with it. You're present all of the time - no time for daydreaming.
It's also kind of neat as a graphic designer to utilize those creative problem solving skills for design purposes, and then also see how they translate in the illustration part of the brain.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy.
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By: Kathy Weller,
on 1/11/2008
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By: Kathy Weller,
on 12/9/2007
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These little kitties dance around a silvery moon. I thought this piece was perfect for IF this week.
(If you would like a print of this piece, it is available here.)
By: Kathy Weller,
on 11/10/2007
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Here is a greeting card which I created - it's one of several in a series with this little kitty character!
See another of my "kitty" cards here on the Picture Book Junkies blog. Greeting cards are fun to create, and fun to brainstorm ideas for. Greeting cards are one of my favorite things to make/create - the medium fits my creative sensibilities very well (as well as my penchant for decorum). I am very into the concept of 'art for the masses' : art on postage stamps, greeting cards, stuff that people buy and really use in their daily lives.
Hope you enjoy the kitty!! :) Make your own wish on the kitty!!
By: studio lolo,
on 8/29/2007
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By: Kathy Weller,
on 5/4/2007
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This tea party drawing is from my former hand-made greeting card line that used to sell at retail. The kitty and doggie are neighbors (their homes are in the distance).
For fun, I bagan to color it in digitally (with photoshop), but in the end, I decided to leave it "au naturel". :)
Hope you enjoy!
Made me smile!
Type A is good! Really cute!
so tender!!
Lindo!!!
It turned out great, it such a cool look, it's amazing the things you can discover when you're pushing yourself a bit.
My life is better with deadlines. All hail deadlines. Your illustration is great!
How sweet! Love all the textures.
I agree, deadlines can be so productive in many ways.
I find the same thing. I grow so much under pressure. Otherwise I sort of just putter along second guessing everything.
=o)
Hi Kathy...
what a sweet illustration....the texture is amazing and I love the fact that the kitty has a cup of tea...very soothing...
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Diana
hey Kathy, your kitty so so cute as usual!!! I totally need deadlines too, or else nothing will get done! I think blogs are a great motivator in genral to get things done, because its great to show things off! :-)
Oh I just love this little kitty, with her tea and needlepoint! I need deadlines too, pressure situations tend to make me more efficient than something open ended!
Oh yeah, very cute. Looks like Kitty has mastered the art of Relaxation. Noted. : )
What great texture!!
I wouldn'tmind being in this picture! It looks so cozy... i am with you on the deadline thing, i think it makes you stretch more than you normally would do. Charming piece, i love it!
Hi Kathy!
I absolutely LOVE this kitty!
You are amazing!
:) Melissa
yes great texture and coziness. I like deadlines because they at least make me FINISH things!
Little sweet kitty! So cute! I like your style! Nice stitch!
kathy
this is sooooo cute!!!
Please send me your email so I can talk to Bernie about your generous offer of helping her with the Animal Rescue grant. yay!! you are the greatest!!!