This might be the start of a series…..art inspired by favorite children’s illustrators. Maurice Sendak’s work is SO inspiring to the likes of me – lots of pen and ink work, fun subject matter, muted colors – it’s all right up my alley!
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Many art students learn by trying to replicate a master’s work; I’ve never been much for that since that painting or drawing is already done – I’d rather try to mimic a style, and see what I can incorporate from it into my own. With Maurice Sendak’s Where the WIld Things Are, I love the line work’s looseness that fits right in with my own style.
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You don’t have to replicate all of a person’s style – you can make these with super bright fun colors. Or with his colors and no black lines. Or whatever it is YOU learn from looking at his work!
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- Concord & 9th:
- Inks:
- Shea Butter, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad
- Sage, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad
- Rouge, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad
- Peeled Paint, Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad
- Tea Dye, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad
- Tumbled Glass, Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad
- Bundled Sage, Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad
- Stormy Sky, Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad
- Applicators:
- Letterpress 110 lb. White – 10 pk, Essentials by Ellen Cardstock
- MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), My Sweet Petunia
- Tape, Judikins Eclipse
- Precision 5 Inch Scissors with Sheath, EK Success
- Micron Pens BLICK• AMZ
- Artist tape
Hi Sandy, Those cards are amazing!! My favorite children’s book is Eloise by Kay Thompson with illustrations by Hilary Knight. I even named one of my cats Eloise in honor of that wonderful character. I would love to see you do something in that style. Thanks!
Awesome work Sandy! I love how you made this, the elephant looks like a mammoth but is still so adorable.
Thank you so much for sharing, stay safe and have a wonderful day.
When I saw these, I was just blown away by them. WOW! WOW! WOW! I am left speechless! (Truly a hard thing to accomplish, tee-hee) You always come up with new ways to inspire me in such a positive way. Although I may not comment often, I am usually “lurking” on YouTube and Instagram. Thank you!!
Oh Sandy! These are so good. I want to give this a try.
These are so amazing Sandy … he is one of my favourite authors/artists too
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This reminds me of all the hours I spent reading while growing up and disappeared into the stories. Most of the time I poured over every bit of each illustration. These are lovely!
This is wonderful! This book always fascinated but scared me as a child. I’d love to see you tackle Beatrix Potter also!
Time well spent on these cards. So awesome
Oh my, what memories you bring back – “Where the Wild Things Are” and “In the Night Kitchen” were two of my daughters’ favorite books when they were little… such fun. Love your interpretation of Sendak’s illustrations, which were just so much fun because they were very different than the usual cartoony types. I haven’t tried pen & ink yet, but this might be the nudge that works. Thank you!