tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9904194886616865742024-02-25T06:46:31.226+00:00Bee's Illustration BlogThe hopeful illustrator...Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-72913881031767349312012-10-12T20:10:00.002+01:002012-10-12T20:11:36.512+01:00IF: Water<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-31890961808967218642012-08-16T14:51:00.002+01:002012-08-16T14:51:54.521+01:00IF: Freeze<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Pencil sketch of a character from my <a href="http://www.bee-crafty.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">digi downloads blog / shop</a> 'Whimsical Girl and Snowman'</em><br />
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It's been years since I last posted (having two babies is my excuse!) <br />
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Desperate to get back into IF, so here's a quick post for this weeks theme.<br />
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Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-63098695562265196732009-08-15T01:06:00.005+01:002009-08-15T01:12:25.887+01:00IF: Wrapped<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kR2uISkjaZDTpohn2rd7TvtEK4PLZTY8gVcPEHFdn_8hiwMlS2kPwxclPvNkqsqftSGSHAWxxnzaVkPLNRxcQaWhHwoo1747OkA0_K2_sqyjIFIwPCU1waLD8yONuJ7MaB7Q4qO91f-R/s1600-h/Bubblegum-bunny-3-copyright.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369976666920527010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kR2uISkjaZDTpohn2rd7TvtEK4PLZTY8gVcPEHFdn_8hiwMlS2kPwxclPvNkqsqftSGSHAWxxnzaVkPLNRxcQaWhHwoo1747OkA0_K2_sqyjIFIwPCU1waLD8yONuJ7MaB7Q4qO91f-R/s400/Bubblegum-bunny-3-copyright.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div align="center"><em>'Wrapped around ears'....</em></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">This is an ACEO (original) I sold recently on Ebay as part of a set of 4 'Bubblegum Bunnies'</div><div align="center">Watercolour wash base and Prismacolor pencil.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369975968491597282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Ebdpa76gfW9_nit0c_IZKZU8EJKrNq45kFI8O5SH04QCmR51RJuuMYh2jLHvKWMrrSHKdpVcJujFHYfU5lZs9vFaPbo3QyRbmSKgRFXH7BG8k5soH17ALRWllYmVwV4NjMbS60pU3BL_/s400/bubblegum+bunnies.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-89651994158703260792009-08-07T11:29:00.003+01:002009-08-07T11:41:01.118+01:00For Bella<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL6HQnRm9Bmiv36gg_UGfTxF1FP6Ga-7kkzHqbbrLubedjbP0GEBPvmuu0TNPQLMVUGMOja4wTmOkky1Wz1aMDbT5vMrGpnv3NcUMZ4etfUxWkeerXlqBj-XXq_MmdOCy2-vOr5Vf7xmY0/s1600-h/BellaSinclairAward.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367169016452201954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL6HQnRm9Bmiv36gg_UGfTxF1FP6Ga-7kkzHqbbrLubedjbP0GEBPvmuu0TNPQLMVUGMOja4wTmOkky1Wz1aMDbT5vMrGpnv3NcUMZ4etfUxWkeerXlqBj-XXq_MmdOCy2-vOr5Vf7xmY0/s320/BellaSinclairAward.jpg" border="0" /></a>I believe this award was created in support of <a href="http://bellasinclair.blogspot.com/">Bella Sinclair</a> whose husband sadly passed away suddenly in June. It recognises the amazing artwork, inspiration and friendship Bella has shown through her wonderful blogging.<br /><div>I have long followed Bellas blog and so was doubly touched to receive this award from the lovely <a href="http://atelierbrigitte.blogspot.com/">Brigitte</a>. Forgive me for not passing it on (as those that I would pass this onto have largely been covered by other bloggers). However I do want to display this in support of Bella and the importance of the care and inspiration this online world can provide artists at all levels x</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-67790318971406607442009-07-24T16:10:00.005+01:002009-07-24T16:20:00.532+01:00IF: Idle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhDB87QhYSzzuHwODb8cpd7G19cWDoXV_6t3PqzmyRQWCH4_vPYhWQ197SIZKLI9pJd1dv8u6W3tSvnRcUN7TfnDeaOXIhDhxa3QmI151Ggq-ofzpkCrjI0vnYI8MAKL6eejM7Orjk5f6/s1600-h/sleeping+dragon+and+baby+painting+wc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362045084316164082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhDB87QhYSzzuHwODb8cpd7G19cWDoXV_6t3PqzmyRQWCH4_vPYhWQ197SIZKLI9pJd1dv8u6W3tSvnRcUN7TfnDeaOXIhDhxa3QmI151Ggq-ofzpkCrjI0vnYI8MAKL6eejM7Orjk5f6/s400/sleeping+dragon+and+baby+painting+wc.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><br /><div>Well I've certainly been idle with my illustration blog of late, so really had to play along with this weeks theme!</div><div>Hope you like my idle pair.</div></div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-7813951360189485502009-05-29T20:36:00.004+01:002009-05-29T20:43:20.314+01:00IF: Adapt 'Bear for Mikka'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gTbbNTcAQ8JKYzogypG9EwOuZuif-fpVATglyNdjwElrbX55xoJz6AF3X84uoF38U7ImsOQlIAwFfIpi53EALEw7DVSOV2KQgmxNpK-e9kkJJjQNnRcKW4hmrIGQC9esbTkepsylHRLt/s1600-h/Bear+heart+for+Mikka+from+Merrigan+Bee+09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341332815534454770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gTbbNTcAQ8JKYzogypG9EwOuZuif-fpVATglyNdjwElrbX55xoJz6AF3X84uoF38U7ImsOQlIAwFfIpi53EALEw7DVSOV2KQgmxNpK-e9kkJJjQNnRcKW4hmrIGQC9esbTkepsylHRLt/s320/Bear+heart+for+Mikka+from+Merrigan+Bee+09.jpg" border="0" /></a>I found a request for people to <a href="http://million-dandelions.deviantart.com/">draw a bear</a> in memory of the death of a young husband and father - Mikka - via <a href="http://www.moongazinghareillustration.blogspot.com/">Kathy Hares</a> wonderful blog. Seemed like an appropriate entry for this weeks IF as Mikka's family will truely had to adapt to a new life after this terrible loss. <div>Here is the little bear I've sent, but you must see Kathys beautiful illustration and maybe send your own...</div><div> </div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-76207027984964286672009-05-27T15:30:00.002+01:002009-05-27T15:32:17.702+01:00IF: Cracked<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisz5IWIptLK2dPXfzOEcK0qm-FwwW767prA-zxYK5ZdDsTMkE1FOc3oP6IDW7_DtXjwqJWMHVDMwYOoo0zH4hehS4QI3dxpji-PvNDQuvWfDR4H_HJ2Tv2KIb5ZzS8-feHoWYGqcQZ1CI/s1600-h/Cracked+Dragon+Egg+MJBee+2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340511445267406354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisz5IWIptLK2dPXfzOEcK0qm-FwwW767prA-zxYK5ZdDsTMkE1FOc3oP6IDW7_DtXjwqJWMHVDMwYOoo0zH4hehS4QI3dxpji-PvNDQuvWfDR4H_HJ2Tv2KIb5ZzS8-feHoWYGqcQZ1CI/s320/Cracked+Dragon+Egg+MJBee+2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Hope to add some colour to this little guy later.</div><div align="center"> </div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-34076858619597415152009-04-21T17:27:00.004+01:002009-04-21T17:33:51.455+01:00IF: Impossibility<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13_UaKKl_30PLYUUsKHFVzvHVDZwLoIhR5V8X1Zjiwm6DidgtoDMuYLOFNiRhlOfHgB7RH8tm_0foW-Muqxw4PFTkB9ybtBtGETiR2CyE2YU8jTYP3hB3TOQ1y2BLMQf6A6RHcqBu-zeZ/s1600-h/Impossible+Bunny+and+mouse+lying+down+talking+wc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327183579977788594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 161px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13_UaKKl_30PLYUUsKHFVzvHVDZwLoIhR5V8X1Zjiwm6DidgtoDMuYLOFNiRhlOfHgB7RH8tm_0foW-Muqxw4PFTkB9ybtBtGETiR2CyE2YU8jTYP3hB3TOQ1y2BLMQf6A6RHcqBu-zeZ/s400/Impossible+Bunny+and+mouse+lying+down+talking+wc.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><em>'Mouse explains the impossible events to bunny who listens closely'</em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div>Bit of a stretch I know and not a great scan, but I can't miss another week of IF!</div><div> </div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-80961705496784410362009-03-23T15:54:00.003+00:002009-03-23T16:04:06.381+00:00Downloads for Sale!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0c6eaCTGm87n6iCO5tFvPW7rONlj1yVhtYPqKVI7Bjx1qclpskL1uBANfS67nKtAAqUPJhyphenhyphenjZeYN6vRqffY8XZXfpO2jSlV70leOTVvfmxft62gyEsBuZ724AcGl5yf-WktmurIzkahAC/s1600-h/Kitty+download+MJBee+09+copyright.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316414539973701026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0c6eaCTGm87n6iCO5tFvPW7rONlj1yVhtYPqKVI7Bjx1qclpskL1uBANfS67nKtAAqUPJhyphenhyphenjZeYN6vRqffY8XZXfpO2jSlV70leOTVvfmxft62gyEsBuZ724AcGl5yf-WktmurIzkahAC/s200/Kitty+download+MJBee+09+copyright.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Another mini project! I'm selling a few simple line illustrations for cardmakers and crafters. Initially in standard JPEG format, but I am experimenting with different formats.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I would love to hear suggestions and welcome examples of what people create out of my images.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Many thanks to <a href="http://craftyannyskoolkardz.blogspot.com/">Anne</a> for all her help and advice on this venture.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Click <a href="http://www.artisangroup.org.uk/page5.htm">here </a>(or the link to the right) to go my downloads webpage / shop.</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-38383673024344294712009-03-19T22:56:00.002+00:002009-03-19T23:00:21.681+00:00IF: Legendary<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbssaYlrRswurK1T2u9j8xC1tn0YiIRKBPnRNdR3Nf7eZFjxJsBwT46bG9LopIh2vbTcfrOopVDqsGUVidLLB_8UlkxgeSTRf5_tponCoMXAZczcn57bb4aHg2UxUFO-EmdPeuo9gsb8rj/s1600-h/Legendary+Loch+Ness+Monster+baby.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315037500592334386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbssaYlrRswurK1T2u9j8xC1tn0YiIRKBPnRNdR3Nf7eZFjxJsBwT46bG9LopIh2vbTcfrOopVDqsGUVidLLB_8UlkxgeSTRf5_tponCoMXAZczcn57bb4aHg2UxUFO-EmdPeuo9gsb8rj/s320/Legendary+Loch+Ness+Monster+baby.jpg" border="0" /></a>My intention was to draw the legendary Loch Ness Monster for this weeks topic, however this character appeared instead!<br /><div></div><br /><div>Never mind, I think this little guy has potential...but maybe not legendary...</div><div> </div><div> </div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-82642004383056194182009-02-27T22:50:00.003+00:002009-02-27T22:56:59.149+00:00IF: Breezy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqImGlh8bFQ20Uj8dP-EGheadlTZN64WI5QCsFb8o2WdHHCmZT9KX8fckIotOCKDQw1IRCFL7wCx1G_LdJPm6VE27XhKyFHXFSa26Z9w19Ze716g45PmfTa7hFbZYzmLSLGSQRR4BXOn_/s1600-h/Flower+fairies+Whitened+MJB.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307614856248221954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqImGlh8bFQ20Uj8dP-EGheadlTZN64WI5QCsFb8o2WdHHCmZT9KX8fckIotOCKDQw1IRCFL7wCx1G_LdJPm6VE27XhKyFHXFSa26Z9w19Ze716g45PmfTa7hFbZYzmLSLGSQRR4BXOn_/s400/Flower+fairies+Whitened+MJB.jpg" border="0" /></a>I imagine that even a light breeze will play a big part in this scene.... will the tiny flower bearing fairy be blown towards or away from the object of its affection?<br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Not a new illustration unfortunately, but one I'm quite fond of. </em></div><div><em></em> </div><div> </div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-87755360844703379162009-02-05T22:54:00.004+00:002009-02-07T15:05:15.724+00:00IF: Flawed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCffZkaVufQ2lSaAuLac1SaRNHSENvBDOX7RgmhWbk14S-i7Amn04s2mDq5xLXp8uzjrxL12TjpYgXyL7MTLgHJKpdCy7IxZRuYGgEJlx4Gf8raQqOTJXRvfHddDKM_80ln6GKyQhto2as/s1600-h/Whimsical+girl+Flawed+pattern+attempt+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300071481664661810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCffZkaVufQ2lSaAuLac1SaRNHSENvBDOX7RgmhWbk14S-i7Amn04s2mDq5xLXp8uzjrxL12TjpYgXyL7MTLgHJKpdCy7IxZRuYGgEJlx4Gf8raQqOTJXRvfHddDKM_80ln6GKyQhto2as/s320/Whimsical+girl+Flawed+pattern+attempt+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmkcQZ9FjlD3hD8ADnuMvQCeSUFg3n5E21gvhyphenhyphenupq9IZfEjAogwGWIDUawLKhDZ96-UO-54Cl61wp6stOnXBoZSJOtCE1KWrjNhJ-8BwQnHoI-6tNCcOXp0lugysXCge4t69CrGf6TcIx/s1600-h/Whimsical+girl+Flawed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299451873303000162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmkcQZ9FjlD3hD8ADnuMvQCeSUFg3n5E21gvhyphenhyphenupq9IZfEjAogwGWIDUawLKhDZ96-UO-54Cl61wp6stOnXBoZSJOtCE1KWrjNhJ-8BwQnHoI-6tNCcOXp0lugysXCge4t69CrGf6TcIx/s320/Whimsical+girl+Flawed.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>A little sketch to recognise my flawed start to 2009, I've really neglected posting on IF with my new online adventures (<a href="http://www.mjbee.etsy.com/">http://www.mjbee.etsy.com/</a> and <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/Bee">www.folksy.com/shops<strong>/</strong>Bee</a> )</div><br /><div></div><div>Must try harder! </div><div> </div><div>[Updated to inc a colour version - digital]</div></div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-8469673290334007932009-01-19T14:37:00.005+00:002009-01-19T14:44:42.509+00:00New Year, New Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGq_peagiFLDqaad7jYaIghI_iPyqgMgkwToUgGs5k8Ig9NTem4-IwmCMC9TgtPYYn6zWCjikUr9oYYzwE3q5zff_K9OpRSUe_uZro4lMz8Qr2y500O_Kt781VXkYMJFFMKgQ7Naz1YQBM/s1600-h/Spotted+bunny.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293015778600101058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGq_peagiFLDqaad7jYaIghI_iPyqgMgkwToUgGs5k8Ig9NTem4-IwmCMC9TgtPYYn6zWCjikUr9oYYzwE3q5zff_K9OpRSUe_uZro4lMz8Qr2y500O_Kt781VXkYMJFFMKgQ7Naz1YQBM/s200/Spotted+bunny.jpg" border="0" /></a>Well, I've taken my first steps towards online selling via Etsy. Small beginnings, I'm starting with note cards but hope to sell a few bits and add to the range (along with improving my dodgy photography!). All very exiting, hope you'll check it out!Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-87315584695640044522008-12-29T17:11:00.004+00:002008-12-29T17:22:24.464+00:00IF: Clandestine<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0nfg7hhpABvEe1b7PfYo42rlczkZDNzxV2eCJTsUDdZQ0wdZtguMo-CcR78C6YewtDzIt9XrUMEdXaznR02F774pBLvML1jLxidH9OY2RGog51ytIDwTk6cbfh9HZwO0LaWf-SQyC6k9/s1600-h/lighthouse+dragon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285263579441292866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0nfg7hhpABvEe1b7PfYo42rlczkZDNzxV2eCJTsUDdZQ0wdZtguMo-CcR78C6YewtDzIt9XrUMEdXaznR02F774pBLvML1jLxidH9OY2RGog51ytIDwTk6cbfh9HZwO0LaWf-SQyC6k9/s400/lighthouse+dragon.jpg" border="0" /></a>Although pets were allowed at the lighthouse, the tenants thought they ought to keep their particular pet a secret.</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-41273881801333061212008-12-06T17:24:00.004+00:002008-12-06T17:33:36.031+00:00Award!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHo2M0eFX0FPok6z4_KVfDWFCggND3YiWjSktXf3fzD34n2a4BQJOlyScM6ulYN5bCAIFj4tVHSOorx7kBtct_P5tKBlScKaZWzQnRtD2HYrlMz-LsQoEOpz0WwPTICNid8UKe7xovr6V/s1600-h/kreativ_blogger_award.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276730500426479986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHo2M0eFX0FPok6z4_KVfDWFCggND3YiWjSktXf3fzD34n2a4BQJOlyScM6ulYN5bCAIFj4tVHSOorx7kBtct_P5tKBlScKaZWzQnRtD2HYrlMz-LsQoEOpz0WwPTICNid8UKe7xovr6V/s320/kreativ_blogger_award.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>Thanks to Monica at <a href="http://mebearcreations.blogspot.com/">Me-Bear Creations</a> for this award!</div><div></div><div>I'd like to pass it on to a few of my favourite bloggers for their talent and creativity;</div><ul><li><a href="http://kristinseelands.blogspot.com/">Kristin's Illustration Blog</a></li><li><a href="http://bellasinclair.blogspot.com/">Bella Sinclair Doodlespot</a></li><li><a href="http://msc4art-books.blogspot.com/">Monica's Art / Books </a></li><li><a href="http://jmeyersketches.blogspot.com/">J.L.Meyer Illustrations</a></li><li><a href="http://kris-teaillustration.blogspot.com/">Kris Tea Illustration</a></li></ul><div>1. The winner may put the logo on their blog</div><div>2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award</div><div>3. Nominate 5 blogs for the award.</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-7851039755236940572008-11-28T18:54:00.002+00:002008-11-28T18:55:28.391+00:00IF: Balloon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHRDcwandSqErY27GNqvWEsexAjsaJBcDCJPMsehjL-ibYSxa9S1gCG1bcfkd15EOPnYAO5-z-psVLzZInkFTXtrWj6I_6ZNqCYIVnDv7AJWNR1sSSUP3sRWKNBgA2A0FiE7S9kEYQHyts/s1600-h/Balloon+mouse.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273783879670213618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHRDcwandSqErY27GNqvWEsexAjsaJBcDCJPMsehjL-ibYSxa9S1gCG1bcfkd15EOPnYAO5-z-psVLzZInkFTXtrWj6I_6ZNqCYIVnDv7AJWNR1sSSUP3sRWKNBgA2A0FiE7S9kEYQHyts/s320/Balloon+mouse.jpg" border="0" /></a>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-64392326901833957962008-11-24T11:11:00.006+00:002008-11-24T11:23:17.480+00:00IF: Opinion (sought)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPdw0-m5OI5SuORY8UTc2D0pfjs5RMBfm3TLwqGkHMDH5uzG_UYapDhioSvEhkNja7_IbREfyUhYErTJWzsiGlkGgIZ1-SeWJWIIOq7vdrU6vRhAydcso_Z8bTkD0GzhQIriSON_nhwFEm/s1600-h/Copy+of+Charcoal+kitty+600ppi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272182377833754802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPdw0-m5OI5SuORY8UTc2D0pfjs5RMBfm3TLwqGkHMDH5uzG_UYapDhioSvEhkNja7_IbREfyUhYErTJWzsiGlkGgIZ1-SeWJWIIOq7vdrU6vRhAydcso_Z8bTkD0GzhQIriSON_nhwFEm/s200/Copy+of+Charcoal+kitty+600ppi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietVHnwITGCAP_bWV1Nrzy3yAE3smVWahJlFG2rPlM0oguKG8MxagnCgeI_f_TMzbn1ihWLIGc0oikYf7PqyD5P9iX1lvcAYpDBmUnQHHa2x_QOzt_RXgLCOngABzlD7wy9CMzIYiLfyl5/s1600-h/Copy+of+Charcoal+dog+600ppi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272182230392875938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietVHnwITGCAP_bWV1Nrzy3yAE3smVWahJlFG2rPlM0oguKG8MxagnCgeI_f_TMzbn1ihWLIGc0oikYf7PqyD5P9iX1lvcAYpDBmUnQHHa2x_QOzt_RXgLCOngABzlD7wy9CMzIYiLfyl5/s200/Copy+of+Charcoal+dog+600ppi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Tl4rNrTcXOkXjFL4gHS9ayr1PCXPap-_FfbXNaKP03FQZvCCkABcir5Uyn1o6Bq-ypSCjNDR_NBiLArU8t9mmvZnVDRCnUZXAAUMULhs9TxxybfDz95l6jzMCBAv-sWP3cbY7bUKUVYP/s1600-h/Copy+of+Charcoal+mouse+600ppi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272182143327966306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Tl4rNrTcXOkXjFL4gHS9ayr1PCXPap-_FfbXNaKP03FQZvCCkABcir5Uyn1o6Bq-ypSCjNDR_NBiLArU8t9mmvZnVDRCnUZXAAUMULhs9TxxybfDz95l6jzMCBAv-sWP3cbY7bUKUVYP/s200/Copy+of+Charcoal+mouse+600ppi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuJZxkROLGLE8Itmk-GOfgKe73HHfxrJ3_jHE-hO2sgfFz8rV8e7fduMJsLPl2YQsnjH4qLOEuxbRUXph0iVMHz4ICx57dcLDBewIS1eTgwpkcT2wjV0_EkN61GutKBvow-OctFGu0a0L/s1600-h/Copy+of+Charcoal+rabbit+600ppi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272182022194616978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuJZxkROLGLE8Itmk-GOfgKe73HHfxrJ3_jHE-hO2sgfFz8rV8e7fduMJsLPl2YQsnjH4qLOEuxbRUXph0iVMHz4ICx57dcLDBewIS1eTgwpkcT2wjV0_EkN61GutKBvow-OctFGu0a0L/s200/Copy+of+Charcoal+rabbit+600ppi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><div><div><div><div>Would love your <strong>opinion</strong> on my new characters...(am I exploiting this weeks word?!)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-55372971699160695142008-11-17T00:10:00.001+00:002008-11-17T00:11:47.270+00:00IF: Pretend (Trick or Treat)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySfz8ReEe0ywNEIvvCHKttNVEmfd_RAutbCWiuFjN48703_V9wYVud6utlmgWEiBQLj6c1zeFWQO4NFlL_DIxDcXUEe1NymmT3ptwmO_TJIcSKH4nUYfLqIHMX6Ds6GpibvYThJGMDX36/s1600-h/Trick+or+Treat+whitened.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269412466386196290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySfz8ReEe0ywNEIvvCHKttNVEmfd_RAutbCWiuFjN48703_V9wYVud6utlmgWEiBQLj6c1zeFWQO4NFlL_DIxDcXUEe1NymmT3ptwmO_TJIcSKH4nUYfLqIHMX6Ds6GpibvYThJGMDX36/s320/Trick+or+Treat+whitened.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-87784919589175196942008-11-10T20:44:00.003+00:002008-11-10T20:49:12.239+00:00IF: Wise<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbMpI-T4tkVO10bOXYgos1FZo3Uo6ZGfSbliKLUkeeNMXu1uvHNlorlNEQf6uWJJYhONIDbarUx8Qrg8oBjdRs4IwtD3R-5JVL1irvafE51PlkWfXEF-1tk4U1tDwi3PAU8DsR7oRkNVZ/s1600-h/Bookshelf+mice+MJB.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267133353437878306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbMpI-T4tkVO10bOXYgos1FZo3Uo6ZGfSbliKLUkeeNMXu1uvHNlorlNEQf6uWJJYhONIDbarUx8Qrg8oBjdRs4IwtD3R-5JVL1irvafE51PlkWfXEF-1tk4U1tDwi3PAU8DsR7oRkNVZ/s320/Bookshelf+mice+MJB.bmp" border="0" /></a> Keen to start learning!</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-31913612463066217642008-10-24T14:17:00.001+01:002008-10-24T14:19:27.029+01:00IF: Repair<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06NTAUrPrLlseHb_OAVqaLsHv3o-ElZvN3lvs_7fw1MzVJpi_6f05SQBCPpor2DVDsJO3rhn58ZU3q9nwg-N8GtGY_CHrNaG-F4DfM018fgzTgtnaTp3X-N42I2_s4vt_LBdbU8hT8AdM/s1600-h/The+Evidence+Room+for+IF+Repair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260709302072996098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06NTAUrPrLlseHb_OAVqaLsHv3o-ElZvN3lvs_7fw1MzVJpi_6f05SQBCPpor2DVDsJO3rhn58ZU3q9nwg-N8GtGY_CHrNaG-F4DfM018fgzTgtnaTp3X-N42I2_s4vt_LBdbU8hT8AdM/s320/The+Evidence+Room+for+IF+Repair.jpg" border="0" /></a> Someone had better repair the lock on that door before these creatures escape!</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-88226150232509003192008-10-23T23:07:00.002+01:002008-10-23T23:10:17.682+01:00IF: Late....run bunny, run!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzz_YbXW8Ky6EB8hctbwWmeCxBmNIoRXVqzvrqdJpb5OD-Nqi_bpyntvK595HUU1HnPpnV8avoX-m4EhdRNcx_CTHx2zGHKVookMSanpTZWyaTazJeQq9r2sNoTVEjcPZp8slC6-bYh3B/s1600-h/late+bunny.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260474710508012386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzz_YbXW8Ky6EB8hctbwWmeCxBmNIoRXVqzvrqdJpb5OD-Nqi_bpyntvK595HUU1HnPpnV8avoX-m4EhdRNcx_CTHx2zGHKVookMSanpTZWyaTazJeQq9r2sNoTVEjcPZp8slC6-bYh3B/s320/late+bunny.jpg" border="0" /></a> Appropriately late bunny doodle for this week</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-1902466780476493802008-10-13T14:27:00.001+01:002008-10-13T14:29:14.336+01:00IF: Strings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUQhlESpLMudRVLie0CHgrVmE7kCo1pd7ewDIx2g5mBNESTvOJaO5eZM5MxzVjSfmnXITFhIi0PYSW5852lzZ8jk0vlFxP9UVdNgu4vRVSTcSRPKvYwyTlvpNh1UMDDAiAougOhE80YNK/s1600-h/kite+sketch+colour.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256629992832589810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUQhlESpLMudRVLie0CHgrVmE7kCo1pd7ewDIx2g5mBNESTvOJaO5eZM5MxzVjSfmnXITFhIi0PYSW5852lzZ8jk0vlFxP9UVdNgu4vRVSTcSRPKvYwyTlvpNh1UMDDAiAougOhE80YNK/s320/kite+sketch+colour.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-57744084473090077112008-10-10T16:20:00.010+01:002008-10-10T16:35:08.602+01:00The Quentin Blake Website<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtW1aIBSACgyKitWmQO4i-sA0iM71WcEo3Jrn0AEwfrr3UAV55ejtzrtyBXdzTkgm8gYvPkpMNVo8SKKanH4cCM6PwwsTBpKDvux3Feuci_ORzNOayf2Fi5c8jzHCpc0J7gfLBZtZsQrU/s1600-h/Quentin+Blake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255548188245626994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtW1aIBSACgyKitWmQO4i-sA0iM71WcEo3Jrn0AEwfrr3UAV55ejtzrtyBXdzTkgm8gYvPkpMNVo8SKKanH4cCM6PwwsTBpKDvux3Feuci_ORzNOayf2Fi5c8jzHCpc0J7gfLBZtZsQrU/s200/Quentin+Blake.jpg" border="0" /></a>Have a look at the official <a href="http://www.quentinblake.com/index.html">Quentin Blake website</a>, particularly the section for <strong>'Illustrators',</strong> there are video clips and slide shows of his working processes. It's always fascinating and a great privilege to see behind the scenes of artists at work, especially such inspirational characters like Blake.Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-40833810083827734102008-10-03T16:04:00.003+01:002008-10-03T16:06:54.566+01:00IF: Sugary<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tYwBx1a6okfXwVj2fchfq-eghWLy4BZnfvEbT80MmZm5PBe6CL75OaKQSO632k9_AY_sETxkuEl2zSvXxV3unVHbBoJpgw7YRrHrtRNrTduD-HG37EE5emm34Sv0GYFsQ8W5koKA6hCV/s1600-h/Arctic+Bunny+Birthday+MJB+Jan+08+600+pix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252944249296647186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tYwBx1a6okfXwVj2fchfq-eghWLy4BZnfvEbT80MmZm5PBe6CL75OaKQSO632k9_AY_sETxkuEl2zSvXxV3unVHbBoJpgw7YRrHrtRNrTduD-HG37EE5emm34Sv0GYFsQ8W5koKA6hCV/s320/Arctic+Bunny+Birthday+MJB+Jan+08+600+pix.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is one I did a little while ago as part of a series of bunnies, it seems to fit the theme this week.... a 'sugary sweet' bunny with cake!</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990419488661686574.post-55411624265042272142008-09-26T19:18:00.002+01:002008-09-26T19:20:18.344+01:00IF: Packed<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrRHfTQv1MbrUUdXyeykX1CUhKSFBixxft8lmnH58XPvAFz5CnLY1bX5hVBY9-4jTTIF7-aT_Qerul_exaPAEaQsifb_KBF-hH1GPZEDyL_d-Mh3TVWSsf5NAkDwVnMOpQdl8dA6eeZtJ/s1600-h/MJB+Toy+Chest+08+Whitened.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250396498716935026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrRHfTQv1MbrUUdXyeykX1CUhKSFBixxft8lmnH58XPvAFz5CnLY1bX5hVBY9-4jTTIF7-aT_Qerul_exaPAEaQsifb_KBF-hH1GPZEDyL_d-Mh3TVWSsf5NAkDwVnMOpQdl8dA6eeZtJ/s320/MJB+Toy+Chest+08+Whitened.jpg" border="0" /></a>Play time is over and all the toys are packed away...</div>Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105496641224807341noreply@blogger.com23