some thumbnails of my illustrations

some thumbnails of my illustrations
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Thursday, 6 January 2011

A Unicorn for my portfolio...!

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Hooray! I have had permission to add my Unicorn commission to my blog portfolio, so here it is along with a few close up details... It will also be under the Watercolour heading of my portfolio pages underneath my thumbnail bar soon...





I was for a change actually quite pleased with this one, I think it turned out well enough to become a part of my Children's Illustration portfolio as well, although that's coming along very, very slowly!
I promised my youngest daughter Elswyth a unicorn some time ago, and I enjoyed this one so much I really must get on with doing hers... Here's as possible idea from last year with both daughters that so far hasn't made it out of my sketch book... I definately owe her one!

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12 comments:

  1. Aaron-Paul6 January 2011 at 16:18

    Well Carrie it was worth the wait! excellent work, I do think you should follow up the little top sketch of your daughters hugging the unicorn, i think that will make a fabulous painting too :-)

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  2. Valerianna6 January 2011 at 18:17

    Lovely, it looks like you utilized your new technique of salt painting? Its great in this!

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  3. Kate7 January 2011 at 02:19

    Oh wow Carrie, I've been looking forward to seeing this and it doesn't disappoint, it's stunning. What a magical gift you have, I'm officially jealous of your talents! More please...

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  4. Tammie Lee9 January 2011 at 13:51

    this is so beautiful, every little detail! I love that you shared each part, such a wonderful way to take it in, enjoy and admire.

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  5. Windsongs and Wordhoards11 January 2011 at 01:30

    Thanks for your nice comments everyone! I'm really glad you liked it... :)

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  6. MILLY15 January 2011 at 06:10

    It is lovely Carrie, a delicate feel to it. The sky looks wonderful with the salt and paint texture. Yes you must do one for your daughter, something she will always treasure.

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  7. The Art of Kim Kincaid15 January 2011 at 10:31

    I really like the movement you have in this and the textures in the background against the stars adds so much interest. It's fun when those watercolor variations happen.

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  8. Windsongs and Wordhoards20 January 2011 at 12:58

    Thanks Milly, thanks Kim! Really nice to get such encouraging comments! :)

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  9. Ruthie Redden26 January 2011 at 14:25

    Carrie, unicorns, aome of my favourite magical creatures. Wonderful illustration, i love the composition, how the tail sweeps up into the sky. Cant wait to see the one you do of your girls x

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  10. Windsongs and Wordhoards27 January 2011 at 09:22

    Thanks Ruthie :) I'm itching to get my paint brushes out again but I seem to be losing the battle to get me some more time! My mind is buzzing with paintings...

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  11. Ruthie Redden27 January 2011 at 12:10

    Carrie, i hope you do manage to get some time, its so hard to do isn't it, i sometimes wish i only neede a couple of hours sleep ;-)

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  12. Danielle Barlow28 January 2011 at 23:21

    This is lovely, you must be really thrilled with it! Look forward to seeing you paint one for your daughter :)

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