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Friday, May 1, 2009

If's Hierarchy


The marionettes now rested and in control of the situation would show
girly who was really in charge of the show!!! Once the hierarchy was in
place, the three got along nicely. You can catch their bit in Dee's bedroom
where she serves them ice cold lemon aid and oils their joints regularly.
No children were hurt while doing this illustration hee hee hee!!!

35 comments:

Chuck Dillon said...

What beautiful work! So refreshing! I really enjoyed looking through your blog. I will definitely be following it!

Thanks for your nice comments.

Loredan Avery said...

Love the action and the content expressions on the marionette's faces. The story is great. Hint, hint!

valerie walsh said...

You have such a wonderful style and these images would make wonderful prints :)

GlorV1 said...

I love your marionettes.The colors you use are great and their faces so lit up with expression. You are very talented. Congrats. Take care.

Anonymous said...

I love this illustration. Great take on the topic. So very creative. Revenge of the marionettes. It's perfect. Thank you for your comments on mine. I'm trying to find my way.

Lisa M Griffin said...

That little gal has the look of someone who knows she will get out of that "mess"... wouldn't want to mess with her. =)
Great piece! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.

Carli said...

hilarious. poor girl

Bella Sinclair said...

Woooo! Wasn't this a Twilight Zone episode???

Fantastic as ever! I am having a giggle fit over the mischievous look on girly's face. Boy, the marionettes don't know what's coming to them. I wouldn't drink that lemonade if I were you!

Unknown said...

oh how wonderful Vanessa!!! this is just perfect and I love her expression....

great work as always!!!!

Hugs
Diana

Tessa said...

You are decidedly utterly brilliant, Vanessa! I've just spent a very happy half hour catching up on the posts I've missed (life has been a whirlwind lately!) and I think I must have ooooooooohed and aaaaaaaaaaahed countless times! Your marionette series are STELLAR! This one is so perfect for the 'hierarchy' prompt, you genius, you!

Anonymous said...

Great illo. I bet you could do some great phlebotomy illustrations with your experience...I'm the one facing the wall and humming a tune.
I like your drawing style :)

murphy girl said...

really beautifully done! very fun!

Lauren Castillo said...

Hi Vanessa!

I am a friend of Shadras (actually roommate!), and she introduced me to your art some time ago. I love your work, and your new book LET FREEDOM SING looks beautiful! Congratulations, and wishing you all the best with it :)

Lauren

Debra Keirce said...

Creative, sweet, appealing! Great job!

ArtSparker said...

Very lively, I like those scratchy lines.

yoon see said...

Vanessa,
This is so funny!
I am smiling:)
I got an award to you:)
A tag if you love to do:)
I will write to you shortly!

Beatrice said...

I love this series! More please ;)

NANCY LEFKO said...

very well done, indeed !!!

Edrian said...

Cute and so creative! It made me smile!

Tomás Serrano said...

He, he... wonderful sequel! And I appreciate no damage was done!

Scooter said...

Hey Vanessa, Wow your latest work is really really awesome. I totally dig the line work and design. I really like the expression you got in her eyes. Great stuff!

Cheryl said...

Vanessa, I love your blog. This piece is so entertaining. Great work.

John said...

ok now That I'm an official follower I wanted to let you know I really love the retro style you have and your work is so interesting to see!!!! candy for my eyes! love it.

Mónica said...

Beautiful work! :) love expressions on mariontte´s face.

Thanks for make me smile.

Josh (musarter) said...

I'm digging the style on the last few pieces. I also considered the marionettes for "Theater." I always enjoy seeing your work; your style is cheerful.

Kelly Light said...

B-U-T-iful!

Roberta said...

I remember dreaming this as a kid....
Your illustration is definitely a lot more fun!!!

Charmaine D'Silva said...

Your work is wonderful and so lively and free! xoxo Charmaine

Dot said...

I love the style of this one... a very cool retro feel.

sorry I hadn't stopped by lately - it's good to catch up on your stuff!

Heather said...

Oh your sense of humor is wicked! Love it! What a great, unique take on the theme.

Chris Kennett said...

I love how you've used the same characters from last week. Great take on the theme.

justdoodleit said...

Very nice lines and the girly seems not one bit amused :)

Tony Sarrecchia said...

I love the retro style; love the characters' expressions; love the textures. Great job. As Val said, these would make great prints!

Mark Cavell said...

Puppet?…master? We should all be careful if we try and manipulate others.
Terrific idea as ever, wonderfully executed.

Francisco Martins said...

Hahaha! If I was a marionette, I'm pretty sure that I would do exactly the same thing. Maybe burn the theater down too! Hate it when someone tries to control my life (this goes directly to my boss)! :P

Great great work Vanessa - as usual!

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