Thursday, July 14, 2011

IF … Stay (and Remedy)


    Rabbit is forever losing his things.
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33 comments:

  1. Richard EwingJuly 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...

    oh.
    okay, yeah, I know, ~NOT funny.

    ....

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


    ... aside from the expressions (complete with blush for rabbit, and focus for mouse) I'm finding that I really like what's going on in the shadows, as well as the patchwork happening on the floor in the foreground.

    I believe your simpler compositions are your forte, they allow you choice tidbits to lay in your details and focus, while never overwhelming the viewer; at the same time never UNDERwhelming either. There's room to breathe and things to do all in one.
    Another strong piece Mardi.
    Really nice work, and storytelling.




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  2. Sarah MellingJuly 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    So, so funny, and touching at the same time. I love that you took the artistic license to have a little fun with Rabbit. I'm sure I speak for other Rabbit and Mouse fans when I say that I've grown a bit attached to them! I also love the beautiful way they are positioned on the floor creating those light and shadowed areas.

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  3. AlisonJuly 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Wonderful. I particularly like the mouse's concentration and the contrast with rabbit's embarrassment and annoyance.

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  4. Mandie AndersonJuly 15, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful technique, I love the concept!

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  5. Cynthia SchelzigJuly 15, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    omg...lol,,,,wow!!! LOVE this!!!Fabulous work!

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  6. Linda HensleyJuly 15, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Ah thanks! You actually made me laugh out loud. I love this one. So special! Just gotta love Rabbit's expression.

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  7. Kathleen RietzJuly 15, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Very sweet. I love the watercolor technique.

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  8. ConnieJuly 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Nice illustration. Also quite good for 'gesture'!

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  9. Sylvia LiuJuly 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    how excellent!

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  10. Elizabeth Rose StantonJuly 15, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Good thing bunny has the repair squad nearby. I so like your work.

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  11. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I LOVE these guys Mardi! So cute I want to squish them (figuratively speaking, literally would be wrong on so many levels...)

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  12. Kayleen West - Children Author/IllustratorJuly 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I love how children's illustration thinks outside the square. This is a classic example of creative ideas. Well painted too.

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  13. AngeliaJuly 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    This is adorable!

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  14. INDIGENEJuly 15, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Love it! I love the color and composition!

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  15. collette schildkrautJuly 15, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    love this ... poor rabbit,

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  16. Mardi SpethJuly 15, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I'm so glad you like my illo! When I got home after a grueling day of work and looked at my blog, I was surprised and delighted to receive so, so many kind words. I'm very happy to know my critters are engaging you. I've drawn this duo for six months now, and find this persistence has helped me develop my skills. And truly, my persistence is fueled by your interest. Many thanks to you.

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  17. PenelopeJuly 16, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Wonderful! Made me laugh out loud also!

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  18. Bill JaynesJuly 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Mardi, I marvel at your visual story telling with picking the tight moment, point of view, and details to show us. For this piece, I'm enjoying the lightness of the handling of the materials; the freshness of the watercolor and the sparkle of the fallen bunny tail all adding to the story telling.

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  19. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    This needs to be a book somehow (or series of books with these two)!

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  20. NicoleJuly 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I really like your style, your color choices and the character development evident in your blog.

    :)

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  21. eldyJuly 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So good, so funny, bunny looks a tad miffed!!

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  22. PattiJuly 16, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Love your work. Very Nice!!!

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  23. Mardi SpethJuly 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Yes, Bunny is totally miffed! That tail of his is slowing him down again.
    To Greg - a series or book is something to aim for. Consistency is tough! These two continue to morph (and the media is still full of surprises).

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  24. k.h.whitakerJuly 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    ok, the whole series of illustrations with these two are so wonderful and this one may be my favorite, such great characters!

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  25. AmalouJuly 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Hahaha... that is pure gold! I love your work.

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  26. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    great mood and expression

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  27. Jacqueline DeckerJuly 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Love it! I laughed out loud - so clever!
    The bunny's expression and ears are priceless!

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  28. Alice AndreiniJuly 19, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Really amazing Mardi. I love it from Ms. mouses right toes to bunnies irritated ears. I agree with Rick. The "empty" space allows you focus on those fine details. The space is beautifully suggestive. Brilliant work!

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  29. denizJuly 20, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    ahhhhh, so nice of the little mouse to try stitch on the tale the rabbit ost : ( oh so sad at first but such sweet happy ending : )

    http://blog.rumisu.com/

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  30. Richard EwingJuly 20, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Wow... you got a lot of comments on this one!

    Well deserved!
    It IS one of your best!

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  31. Vicki SmithJuly 21, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    This is so adorable. I love the rabbit's expression.

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  32. Giselle Vidal McMenaminJuly 23, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    love it!

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  33. AtelierBrigitteAugust 3, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    ow, this is so adorable. I love your style in your drawings.

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