Wednesday, June 29, 2011

More from the Sketch Book


Cordell Monkhouse has escaped from my
sketch book. Said he'd had it with the smell
of moth balls and Buttered Rum Life savers candy stuck to
the bottom of my purse. He going to be a print soon.
I'll let you know when. Have a good one everyone!
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29 comments:

  1. rachel awesJune 29, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    so adorable!
    & so funny about
    what hangs out
    at the bottom
    of your purse!!
    hee hee! LOVE.
    xox

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  2. Anne Huskey-LockardJune 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Mmmmmmm....Buttered Rum Life Savers! (I had soooo forgotten those!)
    He's darling, and his *heffalump* parachute with the little trail of hearts is darling ♥
    I like hanging in V's purse-bottom! Interesting and fun people there!!!
    Love from carzy~woman.

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  3. Vanessa Brantley NewtonJune 29, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Rachel and Anne, Thanks so much for stopping by. You ladies are the best in the world. You ladies always have something wonderful to say. I love you both!

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  4. Amy FarrierJune 29, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Well, Cordell has parachuted out of your sketchbook with panache! And Buttered Rum life savers are the best! I don't think I've ever had one that didn't come from the very bottom of a purse.

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  5. JanineJune 29, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Oi, this elephant- parachute is sooo cool.
    I lofe it, I hope he drifts away to a place he loves

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  6. Tamara HendersonJune 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    He is so cute and I love his blanket!!

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  7. Rabbit Town ArtJune 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    So awesome!!! Great colours on the parachute thing and I love the city BG. Beautiful stuff as always Vanessa!

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  8. Lisa M GriffinJune 29, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    don't you just love it when little ole sketches come to life, and this guy is a charmer! I am missing you girl, but glad to hear you are settling in and enjoying the sunny weather of your new digs.
    Catch up soon. :)

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  9. Carin BramsenJune 29, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Hooray for Cordell! He is adorable.

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  10. Ted BlackmanJune 29, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Not so sure about the adorableness of it, but you sure do have an impressive imagination, Vanessa. I respect that more than anything.

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  11. Ces AdorioJune 29, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Oooooohhhhh!!! Cordell. I seee Bella Sinclair all over you! Hahahahahahahahah! Better make your exit for if Bella sees you with your polka dottie elie you'll be left clutching air instead. Hahahahahaha! This is great Veee!

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  12. micheleJune 30, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Cordell, you little rascal! You're cracking me up with these Buttered Rum Lifesavers, but I'm not going to comment on the smell of mothballs...(hee hee!) Anyway, it's too hard to breathe, stuffed in the bottom of the purse! Gotta surface, sometime- Good to "see" you in time for summer fun! :o)

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  13. crem-bru-laaJune 30, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    this is adorable! love love love it! x

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  14. Melissa SaylorJune 30, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Cordell, Cordell, Cordell, what on earth are we going to do with you?
    As always I really love your work!

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  15. Michaele RaziJune 30, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Seriously? This is so darling I could just jump for joy! I think I will. Simply wonderful!

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  16. k.h.whitakerJune 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    So much cuteness Vee, I luve his parachute. He is just too cute. I do love some buttered rum life savers too. Hadn't thought of those in ages. Hugs sweetie :)

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  17. DesireeJune 30, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    That elephant is awesome!
    Like always I'm loving yoru work!

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  18. beeJuly 1, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    WOWOWOW this little guy is just squishable!! This will make a most gorgeous print, delightful in every way :D xo

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  19. theartofpuroJuly 1, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    So cute!Love the elephant:)

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  20. ShirleyJuly 2, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    What a magical piece this is, Vanessa! Oh Cordell..can he come swing by my house? We'd love a visit! Love that elephant blanket...you are SO amazing. I've missed you, my friend...I hope life is good in your new digs and that your family is happy and well! Wishing you and yours an awesome 4th of July weekend! Big hugs to you and thanks for your sweet visit at the WLTI group blog. xoxo!

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  21. aujourd'hui: O'ClaraJuly 2, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Vanessa , regret that you are so far away - I could brac drawing lessons with you

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  22. AtelierBrigitteJuly 3, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Thanks for letting us take a peek in your sketch book - it is always fun.

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  23. Dam FerreiraJuly 3, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Fantastic

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  24. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Wooow!

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  25. donny*July 8, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    There is absolutely nothing I don't love about this illustration! It's magical. And my favorite part: "He going to be a print soon". Awesome!

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  26. Kay AkerJuly 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Will you never cease to delight!

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  27. Tomás SerranoJuly 11, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Fantastic Cordell! I like your skyline behind...

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  28. RoRyJuly 22, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    So cute!!!! @_@
    You are a great illustrator!
    Rory

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  29. DodaOctober 6, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    love this illo!

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