Sunday, July 19, 2009

Illustrations Friday - "Idle" (summer's seashells)

One of my favorite things about summer is idle time. I found the joy of drawing again tonite.....

17 comments:

Lindsey said...

Every little ridge is beautiful. Kate, it doesn't matter what you decide to do in live, you are a very talented woman with gifts to give...

glad you got your mojo back.

Kaye said...

I'm so glad you found that joy! You do such perfect and beautiful work! It's a joy for us to look at! You are an inspiration to those of us just starting out in the art public.

ronni said...

Damn, girl, these pencil pieces are wonderful. I love the smooth lines, the precision. Ah. did they take long to do?

Kathleen Rietz said...

Thanks ladies!
Ronni - I usually only have time for a quick drawing in my Moleskine because I rarely have time to draw unless it is for work, so I try to do studies that only take 2 or 3 hours.

Carolina said...

Hi Kate!
It's so good you could retake drawing... I love your seashells drawings, I've been strugling with these creatures lately (trying to paint a few), and I have to say it's not easy at all, and you have put almost every single detail on them, and their glow... I really love your work...
Best regards,
Carolina

tlchang said...

I'm glad the joy is returning. This is very beautiful.

Mike said...

Its a good feeling when you look at, and draw something that well. To put things in black and white and all the shades in-between with a few pencils is a good way to clear your mind of anything that is bothering you.

Ginger*:) said...

I am so glad to see you back here with these wonderful drawings. You have such a wonderful touch!

Ces Adorio said...

Hello kate! Still terrific and fantastic as always. It's a joy to see you over at my blog. I have been trying to catch up with all your blogs. I see you have a new one or maybe I have not seen that before. I hope all is well with you Kate.

joseph's art and stuff said...

impressive work throughout your moleskine!

Edith S White said...

This is a beautifully detailed piece. Lovely. Im studying to become an Art teacher and hopefully Illustrate childrens books and do freelance in my spare time. You are very lucky, hopefully one day Ill get there hehe, lovely blog.x

Anonymous said...

very beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Your sketches are just so beautiful Kate. Have you thought of doing chapter books with black and whites on the inside?

krisztina maros said...

so beautiful drawing!

Shirley said...

Absolutely stunning illustration! Lovely work.

José Luis (Bler) said...

Hermoso trabajo
me da gusto encontrar personas que amen el arte

saludos
besos
bler

Dean Grey said...

Kate!

It's been too long!

I was wondering what was happening with this blog. Glad to see it is still alive and kicking.

Fantastic job on the seashells. What a smooth looking texture you achieved!

Just great!

-Dean