When I read that the Illustration Friday prompt for this week is rain, my first thought was of being stuck in a storm when your umbrella flips inside out. I did a quick sketch of the idea (and my mood for the day) and got this:
Showed it to my DH, who said it reminded him of Edward Gorey, which improved my mood considerably! I hadn't meant to channel Gorey, but I love his art. When I went on to draw a more finished image, I decided to actually think about Gorey while drawing. This is the result:
The finished result is not an imitation of Gorey's art or style, but I think the influence and inspiration is obvious. What do you think?
Here's a crop so you can get a closer look at the details:
Hope your day today is sunny! It's a rainy day for you, I hope that your umbrella stays open the right way and keeps you dry. Or better yet, I hope you can stay inside and draw! If your mood is rainy, I hope you can find an artist or a story that will inspire you, or possibly turn your mood around.
Note: The images were drawn on a tan colored paper that looks a bit peach when scanned.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
inside out umbrella - art inspired by Edward Gorey for Illustration Friday
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Author/illustrator Stephanie Ruble has been making art ever since she could hold a crayon, and making up stories since she learned to talk. She's currently working on new picture books, images for her portfolio, and drawing art for unusual holidays. Thanks for visiting!
Picture Book: Ewe and Aye written by Candace Ryan, Illustrated by Stephanie Ruble (now available as an ebook)
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Talk Like A Pirate Day / Talk Like A Cow Day
Yesterday was Talk Like A Pirate Day. Arr!
Did you celebrate?
What are your favorite pirate sayings?
It's always a fun day, whether you participate or just read/see/listen to what others are doing. In other years I've created art for it and wanted to make something fun again this year. I didn't have an idea before Talk Like A Pirate Day. Then I didn't have an idea for most of yesterday, until a cow (it's always a cow with me) and her parrot popped into my head. The idea for the image didn't come until I had the idea for a pirate saying. Talking like a pirate is not easy! This is the result:
If you missed Talk Like A Pirate Day yesterday, celebrate today instead! Or make today Talk Like A Cow Day - MOO!
Every day should be Talk Like A Cow Day.
How much fun would that be?
It would be hilari-moos!
Happy Talk Like A Cow Day!*
Moo!
*People make up holidays all the time. I make up cow-lidays. Moo!
p.s. I always like it when artists show part of their process, so here's the black line stage to show what it looked like before color was added:
Happy Talk Like A Cow Day! Are you celebrating? I am. MOO! ;)
Did you celebrate?
What are your favorite pirate sayings?
It's always a fun day, whether you participate or just read/see/listen to what others are doing. In other years I've created art for it and wanted to make something fun again this year. I didn't have an idea before Talk Like A Pirate Day. Then I didn't have an idea for most of yesterday, until a cow (it's always a cow with me) and her parrot popped into my head. The idea for the image didn't come until I had the idea for a pirate saying. Talking like a pirate is not easy! This is the result:
If you missed Talk Like A Pirate Day yesterday, celebrate today instead! Or make today Talk Like A Cow Day - MOO!
Every day should be Talk Like A Cow Day.
How much fun would that be?
It would be hilari-moos!
Happy Talk Like A Cow Day!*
Moo!
*People make up holidays all the time. I make up cow-lidays. Moo!
p.s. I always like it when artists show part of their process, so here's the black line stage to show what it looked like before color was added:
Happy Talk Like A Cow Day! Are you celebrating? I am. MOO! ;)
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birds,
cow,
cow-lidays,
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pirate,
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Author/illustrator Stephanie Ruble has been making art ever since she could hold a crayon, and making up stories since she learned to talk. She's currently working on new picture books, images for her portfolio, and drawing art for unusual holidays. Thanks for visiting!
Picture Book: Ewe and Aye written by Candace Ryan, Illustrated by Stephanie Ruble (now available as an ebook)
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