Thursday, December 11, 2008

Chyna's Very Special Gift


Hello Everyone,
Here is the finished illustration of my character that I have been plugging away at.
I have decided her name would be Chyna. Chyna has this wonderful pen pal
who lives in Hong Kong and she wants to purchase a gift to send her.
Next week I will be working on her pen pal. I haven't come up with a
good name as of yet. If you have one let me know.
Have great day Everyone!
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25 comments:

  1. INDIGENEDecember 11, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    Oh love, I adore her! She's a beautiful little girl and worth all your hard work! :)

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  2. yoon seeDecember 11, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    Cute little girl with a great heart for friends!
    How about Tsu San, I really miss my best friend, she is in Singapore now!
    Another good friend is in UK, her name is Siew Hoon.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    absolutely wonderful!!!

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  4. FannieDecember 11, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    Great illustration, Vanessa! I can't wait to learn Chyna's friend's name. ;-D

    Enjoy your day!

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  5. kathy hareDecember 11, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    Oh Vanessa, she is gorgeous..

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  6. LuLu MypinkturtleDecember 11, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Bonjour Vanessa! Chyna is adorable, love her sweet face and her green boots! How about Tsu Lin? It is the name of a friend's daughter, adopted in China but who turned out to be more Korean ... Have a great day! LuLu

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  7. Meridth McKean GimbelDecember 11, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    Just delightful Vanessa!! I'm impressed at how prolific you are through thick and thin times. I'm more snail-like in nature.

    ...can't wait to see Chyna's friend!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    Yan (best friend in primary school)?

    I love the way Chyna looks thoughtful, but pleasantly so - not stressed!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    chyna's very "pixie-looking" hehehe. i figure she has a quirky, cheerful caharacter.

    would her best friend be male or female? can't wait to see him/her.

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  10. julie kingDecember 11, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    love this illustration, particularly how chyna is such a bold presence in the foreground and the city is simpler lines in the back! this is my first visit to your blog and i'm so enjoying it.

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  11. Tomás SerranoDecember 12, 2008 at 4:21 AM

    I suggest you "Kinchi". For my daughter Paula kinchi just means something like pal...

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  12. Vanessa Brantley NewtonDecember 12, 2008 at 5:46 AM

    Hello All, You really got me going and I'm charged!!! I thank each and everyone of you for leaving such great energy and comments. It's got me thinking really hard and happily doing so! he he he. This is great! Thanks again and have a fabulous weekend.

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  13. The Crafty CrayonDecember 12, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Vanessa,

    Your illustrations are beautiful. I am the owner of Hot Peas and Butter Gifts in East Orange and I am looking for some illustrations for a future project. I am also hosting a Christmas Gift Fair in Orange and if you are free would love for you to stop by. We will have free crafts for kids. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by. God bless.

    Sincerely,
    Kelli Copeland
    www.hotpeasandbutter.com

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  14. Peter BreeseDecember 12, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    Adorable, she looks like she will be a fun character to work with. You're cookin' here I can smell it! Lots of great feedback my friend. Couldn't happen to a more deserving person.

    Cheers!

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  15. yoon seeDecember 14, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    How about Pei San, She-Na, Shi Yin, Sze Hue.....

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  16. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Such a gorgeous illustration. Luv your colour choices, very vibrant!

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  17. aimeeDecember 16, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    she is ADORABLE!

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  18. Kay AkerDecember 16, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    Great look! Full of your characteristic pizazz!

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  19. ELLA ELVIANADecember 20, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    aw this is so pretty!

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  20. KellyDecember 21, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    She is sooo adorable! I love love love your work!

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  21. benedikta atikaDecember 22, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    she's really cute :) aww i can't wait to see her pen pal.
    best regards from Indonesia :)

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  22. Jannie aka ChickengirlDecember 23, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Hong kong! I was born in Hong kong!

    I love how your characters are always so stylishly dressed :-)

    Ohh and I can't believe you took Cheryl's class at SVA too! Very cool! Alot of people say great things about her. I actually took a small workshop with her before...and knew she was a great teacher.

    Have a great holiday and all the best to you in 2009!

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  23. Marian FortunatiDecember 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    Everytime I see your work, it makes me smile...
    You have such a nice gift in your abilities to bring happiness to your viewers!

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  24. Meridth McKean GimbelDecember 31, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Honestly Vanessa you are sooo incredibly fast! You just shoot out brilliant illustrations every two seconds. How in the world do you do it?!?! I'm slow as molasses. Anyway... hope you are having the most wonderful New Year. I think you're tops!!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    This is super cute, I love the colors and the quirky smile on her face!

    I had a lot of fun today looking through you blog posts with my morning cup of coffee. and I also wanted to say thanks for the feedback on my submission to IF. It's much appreciated!

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