Monday, May 2, 2011

IF ... Lesson

©2011 Mardi Speth All Rights Reserved • Watercolour and Ink

Finally, I'm learning the Bunny Hop! The one hop forward step is going well enough. It’s actually quite exhilarating being airborne – once one gets beyond the sheer terror of it all. Keeping a solid grasp of Rabbit’s hips is proving to be a challenge – it’s rather like hanging onto the tail of a tiger. It’s the next step, one hop backward, that has me very worried …
Posted by at

19 comments:

  1. JuneMay 2, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Oh! I love this piece... the colour combinations with the indigo blue back wash, and the scarlet jacket work so well, and the characters are already favourites :o)

    ReplyDelete
  2. ale balanzarioMay 2, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    So cute!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. erinMay 2, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    very fun.

    ReplyDelete
  4. ElenaMay 2, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    all of your work has a beautiful charm

    ReplyDelete
  5. Elizabeth Rose StantonMay 2, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    ...a little action, a little drama, a little lesson: all the ingredients necessary for a wonderful illustration. Well done!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Sylvia LiuMay 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    This is awesome. I really like it.

    ReplyDelete
  7. KimMay 2, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    This is wonderful-unique idea - and beautifully illustrated!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Sarah MellingMay 2, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love clicking on your thumbnails at IF because I know I'm in for a visual treat. Beautifully done!

    ReplyDelete
  9. maharelilloMay 3, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Love this, illustration and text. Good day and good luck for the hop backward..

    ReplyDelete
  10. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auMay 3, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Gorgeous! I love everything about it.

    ReplyDelete
  11. HeatherMay 3, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    i can feel the excitement, here! and how that sweet little mouse is hanging on for dear life! adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  12. MIONMay 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    That looks really nice! I wish I was the mouse:-) Or perhaps better the Rabbit.
    http://mion.nl/wordpress/?p=417

    ReplyDelete
  13. Richard EwingMay 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I'm so happy to see bones and sinew starting to appear on the characters... brings a nice interplay between soft & sweet, and the undeniable reality that needs to creep in to hold viewer interest.
    Much more dynamic movement that the bike gymnastics too, nice diagonals and calm directional force.
    ... I can tell the rabbit is holding back out of consideration...
    ~such a gentleman!



    .

    ReplyDelete
  14. trickyMay 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    ooooh ... such a beautiful story!
    sweet little mousie seems to be tiny bit scared, but that bunny is definitely taking good care of her! the expression on his face is so cute :D

    ReplyDelete
  15. rumisuMay 3, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    looks like they are having a lot of fun learning :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Alice AndreiniMay 3, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    The warm colors against the cool background is very dynamic and supports the excitement. I also like the fact that you are showing some tendon and bone under those soft furry coats.

    The rendering of the mouse is especially nice. the rabbit looks like he is really focused on good hopping form as well as a gentle ride.

    ReplyDelete
  17. CoreopsisMay 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Delightful!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Bill JaynesMay 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Wow, just Wow. Each week you delight.

    ReplyDelete
  19. AtelierBrigitteMay 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    You have so much great pieces here on this blog! Wonderful :)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)