Sunday, December 27, 2009

I Friday- Pioneer



I love the topic this week. It made me think of the Little House book series, a favorite of mine growing up.
A couple of years ago I thought my youngest daughter resembled Laura Ingalls Wilder. I dressed her up in pioneer garb and took a few reference photos. I thought they'd make good sample pictures, but I never got the time to go farther until this week.
My little "Laura" is a teenager now. She will be thrilled when she sees this blog entry, LOL.

17 comments:

Nancy Bea Miller said...

Awww! Great expression on your Laura's sweet face!

Peggy said...

What a wonderful version of Little House!!!!

Krista said...

Wow-- Lovely! So painterly, sketchy and realistic all at once. Just beautiful.

k.h.whitaker said...

AWWW, so sweet, love it

Nancy S. Miller Illustration said...

This is a wonderful illustration that captures the spirit of the character. Nice job.

Unknown said...

It's a great illustration.

Happy New Year.

Gavin Goo said...

Great likeness. Great blog :)

Ann Pilicer said...

Just a beautiful illustration! Nicely done!

Dayle's Painted Diary-Dayle Dodwell said...

Lots of personality. Wonderful.

MrBibleHead said...

This is so perfect for the topic! Very wonderful work! You are amazing with the folds and pattern on the dress! WOW!!!

girl*in*gear studio said...

What a beautiful drawing. Loved the "Little House" books and recently re-read them. And it's doubly sweet that it's your daughter! I'm sure she will treasure it forever!

Cyndia said...

wow, such detail! I love it.

Anonymous said...

amazing piece *chapeau*
wishing you a happy and
peaceful 2010 ...

Dave said...

beautiful! so well done.

Michelle Lana said...

very nice. great work.

Sally Taylor said...

Adorable. See you never know when those inspirations will find their moment.

josh pincus is crying said...

This illustration is AWESOME! Great character and technique!

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