Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Where the Sweet Things Are

This weeks prompt for WAWE was ," Create a Wild Things scene or characters"
I love this book, but the movie left me feeling very sad. I prefer the book!
Have a sweet week everyone!
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41 comments:

  1. illustration poetryNovember 3, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    ...
    you're so making me cry :')
    reminds me of my childhood nostalgia.
    thnx for posting this.
    Have a sweet week to you too!

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  2. Ginger*:)November 3, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    I prefer the book as well. This is a very sweet and lovely version of those wildly sweet things.

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  3. Cheryl LynnNovember 3, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Your rendition is beautiful, girlie! I've heard that the movie didn't measure up to the book. Not cool.

    Have a wonderful week, and stop by and see me!

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  4. Vanessa Brantley NewtonNovember 3, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    thanks ladies now let the sweet rumpus start!!! I'm going through Zoe's trick or treat bag! It's already started for me he he he he!

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  5. MónicaNovember 3, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Amazing illustration, Vanessa!!
    thanks for make me happy :)
    Hugs and kind regards an nice week.

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  6. gNovember 3, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    great drawing! i agree, i also felt like the movie was kinda aimless

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  7. Kelly LightNovember 3, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Awesome- GIRL gone Wild!

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  8. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Vanessa!!! this is so so awesome....I love it and teh cupcake!!! I never read it or saw the movie so I will have to read the book first!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  9. ShirleyNovember 3, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    OOOOOOOOOhhhh Nessa!! You leave your distictively brilliant mark on everything you do. This is so wonderful. I have to see the movie!! Have you checked out this?: http://www.terribleyelloweyes.com/
    It's already passed, but what an amazing exhibit. I saw this on Cally's blog (http://callyjanestudio.blogspot.com/)....thanks so much Cally! Check it out when you have time. Hugs to you, Vanessa!

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  10. Eric BarclayNovember 3, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Wonderful! I enjoyed the movie, but I also prefer the book.

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  11. Stel.laNovember 3, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    love these characters!

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  12. Loni EdwardsNovember 3, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Oh how adorable! Fantastic Vanessa :)

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  13. ReneeNovember 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Vanessa I am crazy about it.

    Love to you dear friend.

    Renee xoxoxo

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  14. GlorV1November 3, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    I love it to, just like everyone else. Have a great week and thx for stopping by my DIA day and for your nice comment. (also thx for following)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    I love the book too which is why I went to see the movie. The movie was sad, but I thought, this is the boys imagination when he's upset. There's a monster who is shy, one who is fun, one who is mean, and one who stomps his feet. Anyway, I thought it was brilliant. Awesome illustration too.

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  16. Nina Seven N7November 3, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    oh so cute! LOVE the cupcake! I haven't seen the movie yet, now I don't think I want to!

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  17. HeatherNovember 3, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    What sweet wild things. The Jewish Contemporary Musuem in San Francisco has an exhibit of Sendak's work right now--I took the kids to see it. However the website has some neat stuff on it and I wanted to pass that along to you.

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  18. KenNovember 4, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    well, your image leaves me feeling happy! Great stuff :D

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  19. Léo-VinhNovember 4, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    beautiful illustration, reminds me so much things...

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  20. ShirleyNovember 4, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Whenever you have time (which I know you don't)..that site is awesome...and I know you'd love to see it...but it'll be there when you can kick up your heels and grab a warm cuppa joe, or a cold iced tea and relax. (Does that ever happen for me? Naaaa...) but hopefully you will get to at some point! Always wonderful to hear from you - I will keep you posted, too. Can't believe it's already WEDNESDAY! Gotta get to work! Hugs to you, my dear friend.

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  21. KenNovember 4, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    haha the handsomeness is called artistic license!! I love your new avatar btw

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  22. ReneeNovember 4, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Oh Vanessa, how I love you.

    xoxoxo

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  23. michael robertsonNovember 4, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I love it, vanessa! what a great idea...you've done it again!

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  24. Bella SinclairNovember 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    AAAHHHH! I'm just WILD about this one!!! I love that book, and the look on her face is SO VANESSA! It's absolutely perfect. You know, I made a Max costume for my daughter last year for her school in Tokyo, and the sad thing was, most of her friends (it was an international school) had no idea who Max was. I said, "WHUH??? It's a CLASSIC!"

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  25. MónicaNovember 5, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    Hi Vanessa! nice day :)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTKHpiL7oAA

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  26. Tomás SerranoNovember 5, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Vanessa, today is the day!!! I´ve just receipt your WONDERFUL pack. I´ve just skimmmed through your fabulous book and I feel like going home to read it and enjoy it!
    It´s gorgeous! It goes without sayng that your grasshopper is a top one! I saw it in your blog. Vanessa, you´re a great artist, and even better, a charming person.

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  27. Amy FarrierNovember 5, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    So great! Your style and characters with a nod to the original muted pastels and scratchy lines. Plus, a cupcake! And I'm with you on the movie: beautiful, primal, and sad...

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  28. rmsmiNovember 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Funny, great take on the Wild Things! Great style and texture as always.

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  29. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    aweeeee i love this book so much!!!! haven't seen the movie though, but i shall! the characters in ur drawings are super awesome and max and the gang are awfully cute! yumm he sure is making me hungry with that cupcake :D

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  30. jenniferNovember 6, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    I love stopping by your blog. Not only are your creations amazing, but I love reading your comments. You're like sunshine to read. (cheesy, I know.)

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  31. Glen Barbosa de Carvalho BatocaNovember 6, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Belo trabalho!Very beautiful work,congratulations Vanessa!

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  32. carenNovember 7, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Vanessa ~ Darling picture! I haven't seen the movie but like you I love the book!

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  33. Patricia González PalaciosNovember 7, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Beatiful blog, greetings paty

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  34. HeatherNovember 8, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    I'm glad you liked the link. I'm amazed at how you are able to keep up with your blog, and comments with all the other work that you do. You are inspiring!

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  35. MónicaNovember 9, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    ¡Hi Vanessa! have a nice week :)

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  36. Christy Croll (tiddly inks)November 9, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Yeah, I am not sure I wanna see the movie...I love the book and the movie looks so dark.

    Love this version though. :)

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  37. Peter BreeseNovember 9, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Beautiful illo V. I did hear this was a sad flick and I'm bummed to hear that since I absolutely love the book.

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  38. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    yea, same here-I like the book better and thought the movie was a bit depressing. :(
    I love your version!

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  39. ArtSparkerNovember 12, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    I agree with you about the film, see,s childhood should allow for a bit of escapism before grim reality sets in. Congratulations on the book, which Tomas has highlighted on his blog.

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  40. Angela MeijerNovember 19, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I just love this! I liked the movie, but found it sad as well.

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  41. EmilyNovember 24, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Too sweet for sure!
    Wonderful take on the classic! I just love seeing how each wild thing out there is individual yet familiar!
    Cheers!

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