So childlike and whimsical. Love this cute playland with colourful bites. So creative, lovely and cheerful. My mind is drifting here into your cute piece:) Well done:) Happy Weekend.
Bonjour Vanessa! Oh! this illustration is so bold and colorful and so representative of how my son feels about discovering a passion for adventure books! Love your style. Have a great weekend! LuLu
Another excellent piece! The colors are really vibrant on the black bg. At first glance it almost looked like embroidery, but I probably just need new glasses. I really like the little red monster... hope he never needs glasses.
Vanessa, it's so lovely to be back here, seeing your beautiful work - this picture is making me smile so big - I love so much the idea behind it and how you've drawn it and brought the idea alive - it's magic:-) I wish you such a good 2009 - full of new ideas and colors, full of adventures and fun and being exactly who you are, linda xx
great illo, vanessa. i haven't been to your site for awhile, so i had great fun looking at all your latest entries. i really love your work! thanks for your comment on mine, i really appreciate it!
I found you through Tessa's blog list. Was this piece for IF? The theme last week was climbing, and this would have been a great entry for the challenge. Love it! Mind if I follow your blog?
There are no better places to be lost. It’s the only place to fight monsters and creatures but still be there for supper. Another fantastic piece, you are a true inspiration!
Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy life to leave a comment. Please feel free to leave something funny, constructive or encouraging. Thanks again.
This is sooo true, we can get lost in our books ^^ A beautiful interpretation!
ReplyDeleteWow, Vanessa, this is one of your best for me. The texture of the lines and colors, idea... I give it six stars of five!
ReplyDeleteadorable piece - I love the octopus / sea monster tentacles curling up and over.
ReplyDeleteOh! Really good work, i like it! :)
ReplyDeleteYour illustrations are so charming; you have a style all your own and it's fabulous !!
ReplyDeleteSo childlike and whimsical.
ReplyDeleteLove this cute playland with colourful bites.
So creative, lovely and cheerful.
My mind is drifting here into your cute piece:)
Well done:)
Happy Weekend.
ohhhh, to think like this- your mind always amazes me and inspires me rethink the way i picture words. so cool.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work yet again!
ReplyDeleteToo cute.... I think I need a mask like that!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Vanessa! Oh! this illustration is so bold and colorful and so representative of how my son feels about discovering a passion for adventure books! Love your style. Have a great weekend! LuLu
ReplyDeleteSo Cute, Just great!
ReplyDeleteAnother excellent piece! The colors are really vibrant on the black bg. At first glance it almost looked like embroidery, but I probably just need new glasses. I really like the little red monster... hope he never needs glasses.
ReplyDeleteI have been there myself - Fun rendering, is that a Lane Smith book he's reading?
ReplyDeleteThis one is so fun. I love it. Those monsters are so great.
ReplyDeletedarling vanessa! your children's characters always make me smile :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable and lovely! =)
ReplyDelete:) lovely and so true.
ReplyDeletei LOVE LOVE the expression on his face!! i wish i felt like that when i was a kid. reading was never really my thing.
ReplyDeleteI love your art! Very inspiring!! :)
ReplyDeletegreat idea and ohhh it's true we can get lost easily in our favorite books and esp- if the illustrations are as colorful and beautiful like this one.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, it's so lovely to be back here, seeing your beautiful work - this picture is making me smile so big - I love so much the idea behind it and how you've drawn it and brought the idea alive - it's magic:-) I wish you such a good 2009 - full of new ideas and colors, full of adventures and fun and being exactly who you are, linda xx
ReplyDeleteI thought he was climbing out of the book to get away from the monsters!
ReplyDeleteWell the monsters and Jacob are adorable!
Is this your "Jacob's Ladder"?
Enjoyed coming here as always, it's been awhile... sorry :(
A big hug to you, have a wonderful week!
I love the colours and the character face.
ReplyDeleteme too, me too.
ReplyDeletegreat one!!!
ReplyDeleteoh... today i found a papermache dolls made from you "The paper theater Parisian storybook collection", did you do it? Talent girl!!!!
great illo, vanessa. i haven't been to your site for awhile, so i had great fun looking at all your latest entries. i really love your work! thanks for your comment on mine, i really appreciate it!
ReplyDeletevery charming!
ReplyDeletethank you very much for your comment!
ReplyDeleteyour work is great, very charming :)
I love this Vanessa! The colours and the composition are great!
ReplyDeleteThx for your friendly words of encouragement in my blog. ^_^
Cool climbing. Great illustration and concept.
ReplyDeletejacob is a very smart boy… and you are a wonder for sharing him with us… fantastic work in so many ways…
ReplyDeleteReally cute character and lovely concept too!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea. Yeah, it is fun climbing through books. Love this analogy. Colorful and fun illo.
ReplyDeleteHave a splendid week!
Ooooh, fabulous concept!!! I love the style of the drawing too. This really rocks!
ReplyDeleteClever illustration as usual. He is a dream like state, which is wonderful. Colors are wonderful. Nice contrast.
ReplyDeleteJacob and me can totally agree on that. Nothing like books.
ReplyDeleteRenee xoxoxo
Thank you Vanessa, what you have said has meant alot to me and I want you to know that I appreciate it. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteLove Renee
Love those crazy bright colors! And the monsters! Wooooooo, they are so fun. Is he going to battle them? Your pieces just scream happy to me. :D
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I have a few awards for you.
Jacob is having FUN. Love the composition, color and texture.
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Wow, this one is super colorful! Looks like you're also dabbling in other media.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your thoughtful words and support. You are a good friend.
I found you through Tessa's blog list. Was this piece for IF? The theme last week was climbing, and this would have been a great entry for the challenge. Love it! Mind if I follow your blog?
ReplyDeletewooooooooooooooooow
ReplyDeletegreat work dear
thank you for your comment....
your drawing soo good and artistic
keep in touch
hehhe!! so funny! me encantó!!!;)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sabbio and Tomas. I love the texture and the clear pages and monsters just allow your imagination to wander. Fantastic!
ReplyDeletethat's really neat... I really like the style of this one.
ReplyDeleteLove the style and textures!
ReplyDeleteThat's just great! Looks like a book my boy would like!
ReplyDeleteUtterly fantasmagorical!
ReplyDeleteThere are no better places to be lost. It’s the only place to fight monsters and creatures but still be there for supper.
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic piece, you are a true inspiration!
Awesome! This is a terrific illustration. The monsters are great and the design.
ReplyDeleteYou really climbed high with this one. It's a grate illo. I love those monsters.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day.