Friday, July 30, 2010

artificial


Chyna's new Seababy adjusted just fine to her new "Artificial" Water play ground.
She promised herself that she would not ruin this one like
she did the Sea Monkey's.
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67 comments:

  1. Anne Huskey-LockardJuly 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    OMGosh!!! This is sooooo cute!!! You are DA BOMB!!!
    There's a big Cantina party going on that was all Deb's fault, and I did NOT wreck the beer truck....no matter what anyone says!

    XXOO!!
    Anne...the good driver! Or swimmer, maybe ;)

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  2. k.h.whitakerJuly 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    so cute V, thanks for stopping by, I love your water baby, sea monkeys, now that brings back memories too...

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  3. Dennis CornettaJuly 30, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Your work never fails to impress me. FANTASTIC work as always!!

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  4. Lins ArtyblobsJuly 30, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    I just love the expressions on their faces!

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  5. HeatherJuly 30, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    wonderful colors! love her face! Thanks for your visit and your comment. your pictures make me happy!
    have a great weekend,
    Heather

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  6. Junko MiyakoshiJuly 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    What a cute happy illo!
    Great work :)

    Cheers,
    Junko

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  7. Cally Johnson-IsaacsJuly 30, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    So cute and beautiful Vanessa!!

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  8. Eric BarclayJuly 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    This is just too cute! I love the spots and textures on that octopus. Wonderful!

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  9. rachel awesJuly 30, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    she is so adorable/as is her sea friends! so glad to be in this blog sea w/you, vanessa!

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  10. Tamara HendersonJuly 30, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Hey Vanessa!She is an adorable little sweetie pie!!!!I hope everything is going good with you too and thanks for stopping because I know your very busy!I'm doing well in process of moving this weekend packing away and organizing.I will be so happy when it's all over!You have a good weekend and stay cool!

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  11. KactiguyJuly 30, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Very cute. Beautifully done!

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  12. Kristyna littenJuly 30, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    you have a great blog, your characters are great

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  13. ChasingtheCrayonJuly 30, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I really like your work..great characters and fabulous colour!

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  14. Amy CJuly 30, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    She is the cutest little water baby I have ever seen, wishing her lots of luck with her sweet little sea monkey pal!

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  15. EveJuly 30, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    How pretty! There you go inspiring me again :D Hope you are enjoying your current projects. All that's good!

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  16. Sarah PecorinoJuly 30, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    She is too flippin' cute! It just makes me giggle. Great job :)

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  17. roberto M.July 30, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Vanessa, delicate color you use for painting, and fun your characters.

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  18. Ana M.F.July 30, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Everything`s ok. Thanks for your visit :)
    I can almost hear them laughing...so much happiness during these sea adventure, great faces!

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  19. beeJuly 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Just gorgeous Vanessa - her little face is delightful! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog too, your comment just made my day!

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  20. Cheryl Lynn Pastor July 30, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    I just don't know what to say about this one, Momma! This is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Chyna is adorable and her friends are just fabulous!

    You are soooooo talented, it's just crazy!

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  21. MrBibleHeadJuly 30, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Hey Vanessa! I didn't realize you were back. I had some catching up to do. Your Diary is so cute... Love the cowboy and this underwater gem is a masterpiece! Wonderful expression and colors. You never disappoint! ... and welcome back.... a little late :o)

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  22. Kelly MedinaJuly 30, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Hi Vanessa! This is so cute! i love the happy little octopus.

    Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. :)

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  23. Nina Seven N7July 30, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    hey v - very cute water baby and critters. i do so love the new look of your blog..it's so fresh and fun.

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  24. Dear FirefliesJuly 30, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    I had the strangest dream that a lovely bubbling ladybug was tiptoeing into my place and scribbling away a handsome note on my comment page. And it's YOU!!! And you're back!! *huggggggg*

    Well, thank you my lovely, for visiting lame ol me. It's been too long since I danced, you see.. heheh.

    And you know something else? I want to hug this darling little seababy too! She is just ADORABLE!! (^__^)

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  25. TracyJuly 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    She looks so sweet and happy! Cute illo!

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  26. anil ksJuly 31, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    ..beautiful work..love your style..

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  27. Maria BogadeJuly 31, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    This is so cute!

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  28. UnknownJuly 31, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    holy cutenesssssssssssssssss!!!! this is so sweet Vanessa just like you my sweet friend!!! love it and thanks for popping by!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  29. Jane Grant TentasJuly 31, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    That baby mermaid is so darn cute! Great expression!

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  30. GulzarJuly 31, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    I love this blog! wicked stuffs in here!
    Wonderful! very pleasing to the eye :)

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  31. Jane WilsonJuly 31, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    ooooo! she is so cute!

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  32. Lisa GravesJuly 31, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    excellent expressions on all characters! bravo!

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  33. Tomás SerranoAugust 1, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Ha, ha. Fantastic disguise! Great fish design.

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  34. Loni EdwardsAugust 1, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Hi Vanessa! Fantastic work! I love the expressions, esp. on Chyna's face!

    Thanks also for stopping by my blog and leaving such nice comments! You are a sweetie!

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  35. Vincent DesjardinsAugust 1, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    This is very cute. I love the character design, your style and color palette and I also love that purple octopus! By the way, thanks for the nice comments you left on my blog posting! They were greatly appreciated.

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  36. Rubèn MontañáAugust 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Thank you for your words in my blog! Yu've got a really lovely style, I like your work a lot.

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  37. debwAugust 1, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    thank you for the kind words on my blog. i love you work...so cute and playful.

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  38. KristaAugust 1, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Chef Shiitake was so embarrassed by that incident and sends his deepest regrets!

    This is so darn cute, we just threw out the Sea Monsters that never came to life, perhaps we'll try Sea Monkeys next... (or not...)

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  39. Sissy SparrowsAugust 1, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    I have a thing for mermaids....thanks for you wonderful comment! You mermaid is adorable!!!!

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  40. Rebekah LeighAugust 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Just amazing

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  41. nelloAugust 1, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    i love her cheerful expression, and the storyline is too funny! and many many thanks for leaving me such kind words - very inspiring for me!

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  42. yoon seeAugust 2, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    Wow! She is a darling mermaid that brings joy to the visitors here.

    I wish to have anadventurous day out with you dear cutie!

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  43. Andrew FinnieAugust 2, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    Okay so I finally figured out how to make myself smile. Come and visit your blog! Heh, well your work makes me feel good! So thankyou. Great balance in this one - amazing how you get all those elements working together!!!!!!!!!!

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  44. MechelleAugust 2, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    What an adorable little mermaid!!

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  45. Lisa M GriffinAugust 2, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Gorgeous, happy, cheerful fun - Vanessa art! How is your summer going??? I've been missing you!
    Lovely share, charming illo, sweet character! ;)

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  46. naomi oranaAugust 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    so fun! love the cowboy blog, wonderful illustration. great detail :))

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  47. MichaelAugust 2, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    how lovely to meet you , as it were, on my blog. Thanks for the visit. you are so incredibly talented. Whoa. I just ADORE your masthead, btw. Did you colour this in photoshop or illustrator? It must have taken you ages! do you draw your stuff then scan in for digital part or waht?

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  48. Pásztohy LiliAugust 3, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    actually it's not how seababy is in my head i am not sure a seababy should take shape like this little scary but the octopus and its fishmate i love very much but see your seababy's like a stranger toydoll in their world so i guess not your world but your doll looks artificial. to me for sure but for the octopus and the laughing fish i give you my comment too bye

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  49. ShellAugust 3, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Chyna is adorable!!!

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  50. AtelierBrigitteAugust 4, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    You always have a great way to set the perfect ambiance for your characters in your illo's! Chyna is adorable and she looks so happy.

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  51. UnknownAugust 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    So cute! Great work!

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  52. Ann PilicerAugust 4, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Okay is this a two for one? Thought I saw this for wawe! Okay this is also great for this weeks IF word! So who cares. If I am wrong sorry. It is just beautifully done. Love it!!!!! :D

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  53. Ben ClantonAugust 5, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    I love the octopus! Such lovely simple expression and great colors.

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  54. ShirleyAugust 5, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    SOO clever, Nester! Love this baby mermaid..she is a sweetheart! I hope all is wonderful in your world and that you are enjoying the summer. I think of you often and hope that you're getting some mudbaths and spa days in there somewhere between all of the books you're illustrating! Hugs to you!! : )

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  55. BradAugust 5, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    hi vanessa, i sure hope your summer is going well! these last few illustrations you have done are superb. your style makes me so happy!
    i especially like the cowboy yee haw!
    cheers

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  56. poppylockeAugust 5, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Very sweet - I love the fish :)

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  57. Kay AkerAugust 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    So beautiful and silly and clever I just can't stand it!

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  58. Cynthia Chapman WillisAugust 6, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Adorable-ness! I just love your gorgeous art. It's amazing and always makes me smile! Hope the summer is being good to you!!!

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  59. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 6, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks Everyone. Thanks so much for your cooments and for stopping by!

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  60. MónicaAugust 6, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Amazing scene, sooo cute mermaid and octopus :) i like very much these post under the sea. Hugs and enjoy this nice weekend.

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  61. ShirleyAugust 6, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Vanessa!!!! So great to hear from you, my sweet friend!

    I just found this! Thought you'd like to see:

    http://blueapplebooks.blogspot.com/2010/05/vanessa-newton-performs-let-freedom.html

    You, my dear, are a rock star in so many ways!!!

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  62. Andrew FinnieAugust 7, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Hey Vanessa that is amazing (the singing and book!) How can you be so talented :) ? You know how annoying that is! (heh just joking - BIG congrats!

    thanks for the link Shirley. All singing dancing illustrating, gee who would have known ? :)

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  63. Debra KeirceAugust 8, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Oh no -
    What happened to the sea monkeys?
    No wait -
    I don't think I wanna know!

    Fun illo as usual Vanessa!

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  64. nella gaticaAugust 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Vanessa this is so lovely!!! I love it!

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  65. Francisco MartinsAugust 11, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    Awww she's so cuteee!!!! :D
    Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!!

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  66. Bella SinclairAugust 17, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Awwwwwwwww! Look at that happy face. I LOVE it! She's cuter than Ponyo! And for me to rank this above a Miyazaki character, well, you KNOW that's high praise.

    Aaaahhhh, sea monkeys. I remember how much their food stank. Blech!

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  67. Ces AdorioAugust 17, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    What a cutie patootie! Wow, Bella said she is better than Ponyo and Ponyo is cute. I agreeeeeeee!!!

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