Saturday, June 18, 2011

Sneak Preview of "One Love"



Hello Family,
I finally got a chance to catch my breathe for a second,
to come around and visit, but to also share a little bit
of what I've been up too. I recently had the chance to
work on a wonderful children's book that will be out soon
called,"One Love" by Cedella Marley. I am so excited about
this book! Cedella has so wonderfully adapted the words
of Bob Marley's (her Daddy) song and created this touching
story. You will want to read it again and again. The book is
going to be in stores on or about Oct 5th and I wanted to
share just a few scenes to wet your taste buds. I had fun
doing the illustrations and playing the song,"One Love"
while working on it he he he he! More to come my friends.
One Love Y'all!
Shalom
Happy Father's Day to all of you wonderful fathers!
Who's knows, may your daughter or son will take one
of your songs and turn it into a great book he he he!
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36 comments:

  1. rachel awesJune 18, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    i love the breeze
    coming through
    the window..
    it is like you,
    bringing all things
    fresh & beautiful.
    congratulations
    on the book! xox

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  2. Lisa M GriffinJune 18, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Its wonderful! Love the bright cheerful palette and all the little details (the poster on the wall is a great touch)
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Lisa

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  3. JanineJune 18, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    This are so beautiful illustrations.
    I love that picture where she is lying in her bed with her teddy and her dog ( I bet her mom isn´t pleased about that, but I suppose she gave in, hi hi).
    I love the look of her room and of cause the Bob Marley poster.
    I love Bob Marleys songs. I was just 12 years old when he died, so I never saw him onstage, but I saw his son Ziggy Merley playing with the Wailors.
    Have a great weekend
    Janine

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  4. Anne Huskey-LockardJune 18, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love the preview Vanessa! Your work captures the spirit of the piece.....always liked that song; like Bob Marley's work.
    So BIG CONGRATS on another masterpiece!!! :-D
    Like we expected anything less...heehee!
    Hugs and blessings to you and yours my friend.

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  5. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hello Sweet Vanessa!!!!!!!!!! Your new book looks and sounds amazing....I used to play that song over and over ages ago!!!! What a riot! Love your work as always and Cole will have to get a copy!!!!!

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  6. k.h.whitakerJune 18, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Oh, I absolutely love these Vee. It is going to be a beautiful book and I cannot wait to see it. Missing you gobs and gobs :)

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  7. Ms. DeeJune 18, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    This looks like it's going to be fantastic!

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  8. Bella SinclairJune 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Awwwwwwwwwww, Miss Veeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Oh how I love these. This is a tremendously fantastic idea for a book, and so significant. How I adore your touches of collage! I couldn't help but read the bedspread. :) And I want colorful mismatched tights with words on them. I think you should branch out and design a line of clothing for happy kids. Yesssssss!

    Oooh! Look at your growing list of books! It's like a gorgeous totem pole. Or a magical tower! I want to climb up to the top, throw my arms up in the air, and holler to the world how GREAT MY FRIEND VANESSA IS!!!!!!

    Yay summer! I hope you can find some time to come out and play. No spiders, though, please. Yuck!!! Love you and the star you rode in on. And happy Father's Day to your wonderful man!

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  9. Ces AdorioJune 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Aaaw! You are moving again? Spiders are terrible. I hate spiders and fear them. Congratulations on another well illustrated book. I love the poster o the wall! Take care honey, I shall return soon. Tsup!

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  10. Kelly LightJune 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I anticipate your new work like no other! - Every like- every swirl, it's just so you. Pure Happiness that you bring your heart to your art and get to share it with all of us and all of the kids.

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  11. LauraJune 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Okay Miss Vanessa now that song is stuck in my head! Oh well its a great classic :> Congrats on the new book fabulous work - love it!! And I know your super busy these days so appreciate you popping by, your kind words and encouragement mean a lot xo

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  12. Vicki SmithJune 18, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Their happy faces make me feel like going outside to lie in the cool grass and look up at the sky! Your illustrations are always deliciously happy, Vanessa.

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  13. Jenn BowerJune 18, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Oh WOW! Just when I think I can't love your work any more you post another one of your fabulous creations. Their faces are just the epitome of peace and joy! I love the colors and the wonderful textures you incorporate. The come so alive and almost look like fabric in places.
    I can't thank you enough for the time you take to stop by my blog and leave such encouraging comments. There has been many a day when that simple gesture has kept me going. Thank you for that gift.

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  14. Jennifer {Studio JRU}June 18, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    How wonderful! Love the peeks at your work... it is beautiful! And how fun! So glad that you stopped by my blog and said hello. So nice to meet you. Love your art! Love to have you join us on Friday's 'in the studio' sometime! :)

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  15. Carin BramsenJune 18, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful work, as usual! Big congrats on another super lovely book!!

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  16. michael robertsonJune 18, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I just don't know how you do it Vanessa! You have so much going on, including a major relocation, and yet you still manage to turn out tons of wonderful images! I hope you're enjoying your new digs.

    What an amazing opportunity for you-I guess between this and the Tori Spelling book, we can just start calling you illustrator to the stars! As always, this is jamming-that poster of Marley is a great touch!

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  17. theartofpuroJune 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Vanessa is fantastic:)Congrats for the book!The illustrations are amazing:)

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  18. Tamara HendersonJune 19, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Fantastic work Vanessa!! I already pre-ordered my copy on Amazon!

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  19. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Yeah for you! Looks awesome!!

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  20. Megan CoyleJune 19, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Lovely illustrations :) and such great colors and cute characters! What an exciting project!

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  21. cathi mingus illustrationJune 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Vanessa,
    Your illustrations are wonderful. You are so talented and are getting to work such awesome projects. Good for you, you deserve it!

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  22. Kay AkerJune 20, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Wonderstruck! The perfect confluence between words and pictures!

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  23. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Hi Venessa,

    your work is so lovely!
    Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog about the toffee and fudge packaging too!
    Here is a link to the site although the 12 days tin won't be on sale til xmas :0)
    http://www.gardiners-scotland.co.uk/home.html

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  24. CassandraJune 20, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Those illustrations are gorgeous! I bet the book is going to be amazing!

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  25. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Vanessa, this preview are amazing. I'm sure that the entire work is gorgeus! I'll buy a copy of One Love in the next time!

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  26. get zappedJune 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Always so refreshing to visit you. Congrats!!! Such colorful and pleasing imagery. Can't wait to see it in the bookstores!

    happy hugs....

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  27. Ann PilicerJune 20, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    How wonderful! Such beautiful illustrations! I can not wait to see it in person and get one!!! Congrats to you! :D Love Bob Marley songs! How fun! Thanks for sharing this!
    Ann

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  28. donny*June 22, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. I've got July and October marked on my calendar ... can't wait to see the books. Glad you're digging Charlotte. I've been there, it's wonderful, but I see you're enjoying the same heat we've got here. Been dealing with a lot of life lately, but hopefully I'll have something new posted in the next day or two. Stay awesome! - Donny

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  29. JulesJune 22, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Congratulations!!! It looks beautiful. LOve Bob Marley.

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  30. Angela MattesonJune 23, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Your work is filled with so much joyful delight! I love the details such as the breeze swaying the curtains, her cute bunny t-shirt, and the way you can tell they are blanketed in sunlight.I can't wait to see this book on the shelves!

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  31. Michaele RaziJune 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous and heart-warming! I just love it so much. You truly are an inspiration, Vanessa!

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  32. MechelleJune 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Vanessa that is so exciting! Congrats on the new book.

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  33. Ana M.F.June 23, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    these are so beautiful ♥
    Love the Bob Marley poster on the wall :D
    Hope everything is fine and you come back posting soon.

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  34. micheleJune 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Looking forward to seeing this one! I know it's going to be well received!
    Hope your summer has started off beautifully! :o)

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  35. David CotosJuly 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Good illustration.

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  36. jazzlambJuly 10, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    WOWOWOWOW! Vanessa, that looks wonderful! I'm loving the colors and the compositions! Stunning work, as always :)

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