This is an illustrations from my new book, "Let Freedom Sing." Music is a very large part of my life. I am both a singer and musician.
Music is such a powerful tool for artist. It can move you in so many
ways. It can create a mood for a story or illustration. Yes, music even
has charms to soothe the savage beast of illustration and inspirational
blockages! So the very next time you feel artistic constipation with inspirational
irregularity, take two music laxatives and call me in the morning.
Tootles! he he he!
Have a good one People!
Love it, what a happy crowd!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Vanessa! Beautiful artwork, as always! ;) I'm going to get a copy (or two) in the next couple of weeks. I have a cousin in Michigan who would really enjoy this!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fantastic. I can not only feel the joy I can almost hear it. Your banner is wonderful as well!
ReplyDeleteLovely!! I like their expressions so much ;)
ReplyDeleteROFLMAO!!! Artistic constipation!!!! Oh yeah---been there, not done that! You are to funny Vanessa! I cannot top this one; this is a quote to be framed!!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the illustration too!
I miss playing my bass--hands awon't do it anymore. Life without music is, well, not life. I so enjoyed plugging it in and banging away until everything in my body and head and heart was right and then could go work.....it was magic....you understand that---yes?
XXOO!!
Anne....who needs a big dose....
Ah, Vanessa, thanks!!! Sometimes I miss my bass so much I could cry. I should figure out a way to do a small series about it. Though I played punk, as Lord knows I don't have the skill for Jazz bass, I always felt connected with New Orleans when the music flowed. It was medicinal!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I will turn it on, minimize the page and crank up the volume! I would like to put some more of the old, real jazz (Bee Bop, Miles, Dizzy, etc.) but I'm afraid it might frighten people off. You have to THINK to love it...you know?
You made MY day girl! Grazie!!!
XXOO!!
Anne
yes! i completely AGREE with you vanessa!
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ReplyDeleteHey, I recognize this! Nice illustration! I have a drum kit set up behind me that's great for just those situations you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteheyyyy, girlie! you resurfaced! "))) looks like you and i are working the same hours, too...i had a feeling - if i'm this busy, then vbn is too! ")) i did a few for nat geo, (hee, hee - maybe our pages will be next to each other in the phonics book!) and yep, the work is piling up now...need a break soon, some comfort food! ")
ReplyDeletehas LET FREEDOM SING come out yet? where can i get it? wannna get it! it really is like stepping back in time, this book, your style...like ezra keats meets old school disney, and then they have lunch with eric carle and YOU. it's such a fantastic style. ")
and your harem girl, in her blur? omgoodness! fab job on the costume, those whites and the sheerness of it are just perfect!
thanks so much for the hops over to me, vbn! take care, girlie! :)
Vanessa this image looks like a glimpse of what heaven will look like! Thanks for the being so uplifting.
ReplyDeletesuper lovely, vanessa!!
ReplyDeleteVanessa,
ReplyDeleteYou left a very positive comment on my blog, and after viewing your work, I am truly humbled by it.
Thank you very much.
Peace,
Steve Cozart
Hello Vanessa~!! Agree with your post...such a lovely illustration!! Missed your updates...glad to be back! :D Hee hee~~ Have a super weekend luv ;)
ReplyDeleteI want to sing along with them too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as per usual, Momma. I've got to get started on my illustration. Bogged down with clerical work for a client right now. Hope to finish all that today so I can get back to what I love.
ReplyDeleteLove you so much for being the inspiration you are.
Smooches!
A very happy picture, I feel like singing along with them.
ReplyDeleteYou sing too. Vanessa, you are truly a renaissance woman.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm feeling stiff or agitated, music is my tonic.
Now, only if I could sing!!
Amazing work, I love your style!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! It would be so wonderful if people would all be this way! I can hear their melody! Hmmm...now I wanna know how you got all those artistic gifts? I can't sing my way out of a paper bag! :O
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful piece, much like its creator!
wow!!!! i love your illo - so colorful and cheerful! Makes me wanna sing with the crowd too :D
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! Love the color and feeling in it!
ReplyDeletevery nice job
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition very joyful.
ReplyDeleteHey Vanessa! wonderful illustration as always they are very inspiring.
ReplyDeletei love the colors you used and the simplicity in the line work.
such wonderful work! I'm really excited to see more :)
ReplyDeleteI luv the art- but the whole "music as laxative thing"- freakin hilarious! Now what if you have artistic diarrhea??? - ok that was gross...sorry!:)
ReplyDeleteOne more admirer chiming in to congratulate your fine talents. Very lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! Great sentiment and wonderful illustration!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is great. Reminds of the we are the world video!
ReplyDeleteAww, honey, you do NOT want to hear me sing. Nothing will stop you up faster than me trying to belt out a tune. Trust me!
ReplyDeleteThis image, though, what an inspirational work of art! Can't wait for the book to come out so that I can add it to my Super V collection. I'm singing on the inside. Lalalalalalala
Keep your fingers crossed. If all goes as planned, I'll be drawing in my new creative space in December. Woohoo!
Oh Vanessa!!! You made my day today. I opened my mailbox and squealed! First of all the Frenchman on the front of the envelope was darling..then I opened the package and there was your cd plus your drawings and your WONDERFUL, beautiful voice!!! I love it!!!!! And thanks for all the postcards and pin - Ashley loves all the "french". She said it reminded her of Paris that she misses so much.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how to thank you.....I can't wait for all my little ballerinas to hear your cd.....and I'll tell them that is my friend singing to them!
Your drawing on your post is fantastic and I love the way you describe a "block"..lol
There is so much to say on your fabulous work. But I'm just going to put it into one word. "WOW!" Fantastic! OK 2 words. Love the variety of people. OK 7 words. You angle is amazing! OK never mind about the word limitation. Vanessa. I just love your work and this is one of my faves by you.
ReplyDeleteThat is surely the best painting to the topic music.
ReplyDeleteit´s simply terrific.
Have a great weekend
Janine
Ohhhh I love it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous work! they look so happy!
ReplyDeleteI recognize it, he, he... wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL. Love the composition, style and the overall peaceful feeling.
ReplyDeleteover flowing with joy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and can't wait to get my copy!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the joyful spirit in this & the lovely textures...
ReplyDeleteoh wow Vanessaaaaaaaaaaa!!! something comes over me when I see this...so strong and so perfect...you are so talented and I am so very happy that I can share in your creative journey!!!
ReplyDeleteHugssssssss
Diana
A perfect topic word for your book. I like the diagonal in this one and how happy the people look. (But then your drawings often explode with joy--and you bring so much joy with you even through cyberspace.)
ReplyDelete:)) thank you so much Vanessa, i always enjoy your visits.
ReplyDeletehave a musical day ok!
xx
Vanessa - this is glorious, and your book has gotten amazing reviews. I've got a question for you - so I will send an email to you in the morn, as I see it's late..hope you have been well!
ReplyDeleteWooo, Vanessa! amazing and lovely illustrattion. Congrats for your beautiful work. Have a nice monday.
ReplyDeleteHugs and kind regards
i like very much your style and characters.
Hi V!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful and mesmerizing work! I can almost hear them singing!!!
You really are a complete artist, everything you put your heart to comes out just amazing!
Kiss ***
Francisco
it is so true, I strongly agree with you. Singing people in this piece are so lovely! Great drawing as well!
ReplyDeleteVanessa! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Always such a pleasure to hear from you!! I know you are one busy, busy lady. I hope you new book is flying off the shelves! The previews you've given us are just awesome!
ReplyDeleteLovely as usual V! The diversity in this piece is amazing...where and when is the book available?
ReplyDeletexoxo Charm
Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a gift with expressions... Sorry it's been ages since I've stopped by, but i'm loving seeing all your recent stuff!
nancy
I agree with you, and this beautiful illustration has all the power of music in it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
Hey, I´ve found you in another blog comment.
ReplyDeleteAnd your works are fantastic! Good cartoons, character, colors and composition. Superb!
Well, that´s it.
when you got some time, please, visit my blog too:D
peace and luck from a friend from Brazil :)
Gorgeous work, Vanessa, such a beautiful spread, so full of joy and good will!
ReplyDeletehaha! beautiful and so very, very true!!! your characters have a signature look and they are so appealing :)
ReplyDeleteTheir souls shine through as they sing from their hearts. Splendid!
ReplyDeleteawesome, v! your book looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteof course i love this! wonderful illustration. thanks so much for the wishes. who says you can't shoot for the food coma? go for it! hahaha. hope you and your family have a wonderful turkey day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!!
ReplyDeletewell done my friend.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful piece. I can hear them singing!
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you're saying about the music thing, Vanessa!...music gets me through so many things. I often feel if I weren't an artist, I'd be a musician -the only problem is I can't sing or play an instrument...I guess you gotta work with what you got! You are so blessed to be able to do both.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly beautiful illustration, as always. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Super gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Super V, my sisterfriend. Your kitchen it HOT, and so are you. I am so very thankful for you and your beautiful friendship and indomitable spirit and cheer. I hope you and your lovely family stuff yourselves silly and laugh, laugh, laugh. I love you!
ReplyDeleteNice work, as always!
ReplyDeletejust want to say: have a lovely weekend, Vanessa! :))
ReplyDeleteI love the composition and harmony feeling that comes from this illustration!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous! very festive and heart warming! i want to join though i can't sing ;p
ReplyDeleteMs. V you made the perfect music! How are you sweetness?
ReplyDeleteVery nice work! I admire how much variety you put into the different people. Good composition too with doing it on an angle. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your book so much! Inspirational and jazzy! I'll have to write a review on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyous bunch of people. I'm joining the choir to hum the tunes :)
ReplyDeleteI am a school librarian and just love this book and its illustrations. We plan on using it as part of learning for MLK day next month. If you could send me any information for Kindergarten to second graders about your process--what you chose to include, why you illustrated it as you did, etc.--it would be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI will also be writing a review of your book (once I have my lesson plan for it more fully sketched out) for my review site: www.bookfrontiers.com
Thanks for writing and illustration such a wonderful book!