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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The Magic of Count De Mezzo

He didn't want to be prince or president. He didn't even want to be a Count.
He just wanted to share his joy of telling stories with wonderful puppetry.
Count De Mezzo kept the children entertained for hours.

23 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

I *LUV* that froggie marionette!!!!
Frankly, the Count can just come entertain ME .........lalalalala.... >:)

XXOO!
Anne

Janine said...

Wonderful, come and see.
As a child I loved nothing more thann puppet - theater. I totally get lost in it.

Asja said...

He is such a wonderful character!

Ces Adorio said...

Girl! You really have this wonderful retro style that speaks to me and tugs at my heart. Your illustrations remind me of my happy childhood.

GlorV1 said...

Hi Vanessa. I love Count De Mezzo. Great work. The froggie is a darling. Have a great week.

Shirley said...

Oooh..he's simply dashing! And I love the little girl's face, too..she's completely in awe. : ) If you have a chance, swing by to see something sparked by your words. : ) Hope you've been super!

Unknown said...

oh so wonderful Vanessa!!!!!!!! you are the true magic behind all of your wonderful art!!!

Sending you big hugssssssssss!!!

Diana

Tomás Serrano said...

Fantastic this count!!

Shirley said...

I am baaackk...so sorry about that Vanessa! I was running into Noëlle's computer class..and lo and behold..no internet! So, I'm baack..I'm just so happy that you like what you saw..I just popped a print of it, as well as that little something, in the mail to you..it's my small token of thanks for all of your encouragement and support..thank you, thank you, thank you! hugs! S

Krista said...

Vanessa, you are a rock star, you know that?! Everything you do is so full of character and CHARM!

k.h.whitaker said...

Super cute, love the marionettes! I also really like the background, it's got nice texture and contrasts the artwork.

illustration poetry said...

OMG Vanessa!!!!!!!!!!!
this is SUPERRRRR!
i love love love this!

super sweet kisses and a big HUG :D

Taccolina said...

Love her FACE! (Eyes popping out with mesmerised attention...)

Michael G. O’Connell said...

well hello vanessa! it has been way too long… but… i always know i can find wondrous artwork to brighten my day right here at ooh la la…

thanks for the visit… and happy new year to you!

roberta baird said...

Count De Mezzo is a master.... as are you V! The things you create inspire girl!!!

Cheryl Lynn said...

The Count is smooooooth as silk, and very dapper. And he is obviously quite good as his puppetry.

Great illo as per usual, baby. Your style and the excitement that your characters instill in us is undeniable.

Love you much.

yoon see said...

Hello Vanesa, how are you today.
I am having lots of fun visiting your blog again.
These people are making a great team. So magical yet so joyful!

If you are free, you and your cutie can serach some crafting ideas from the Japanese craft book and do the magic of cunt de mezzo too!

He..He..Eh...Eh.....

yoon see said...

Sorry for the typo error.

justdoodleit said...

He's making it count, really. Super nice!

Annika said...

I love the style in this illustration! Great work!

Indigene said...

I love the drama in this! But of course, there would be drama, you did it! lol! Sending love!

Abz said...

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Kay Aker said...

Wacky wonderfulness!