Monday, May 22, 2006

Wishing

The Sunday scribblings prompt of 'three wishes' opened up my imagination. I started thinking along the lines of how to make the world a better place. But then I wanted to look at people in general and how often we wish, and what we wish for. Whenever I see a shooting star or catch a falling leaf I make a point of wishing that everyone I love is happy, safe and healthy. I have started some sketches for a few illustrations, but have so much marking to do that i'm finding the creative process rather slow and interrupted. Ironically all I want to do is paint and experment today, and i've had so much time in the past. But hey! At least I my imagination is buzzing...

The illustration above is one I did for 'The boy who cried wolf", I am really interested in fairy tales and what they mean. I love the metaphors they use, especially the older versions.

12 comments:

Susannah Conway said...

sweet sister, I'm so excited for you that your imagination has been fired up and can't wait to see your wishing pictures.... as for this picture - GOD, i love it. the tiny details like the boy's feet and the faces of the people are just incredible. if i had even a quarter of your talent i would be so happy :-)
love you x

Madeleine said...

Hey Abba Dabba,
that is such a gorgeous picture (another one). You're right, though, we must spend a lot of our time wishing, perhaps even on a subconcious level, without realising. What would happen if they ALL came true?

aaaahhh!!!???
Love your blog, sister.
xxx

Letha Sandison said...

Hi there! I followed Susannah's blog and found you. I love your blog, welcome!!

Your drawings are amazing, they are so full of emotion and detail. I can't wit to see what comes from your buzzing imagination. Don't you love when inspiration strikes? I am a painter, so I am always hoping for those magical moments that arise when you are creating.

Letha

shari said...

hi abigail,
i really like your illustrations. they are wonderful. hope you're having a nice day! cheers, shari

Colorsonmymind said...

Abigail-

wanted to mention that I love your name. I have always planned to name a daughter Abigail.

I love this illio. Your style is great.

boho girl said...

Oh Abs...you did it to me again. Gave me chills when looking at your illustrations. I think it is the coolest that you have a style that is all your own. That is so important for artist's to establish that and you've done it baby!!

Beautiful.

xo,
boho

ps. thank you for your sweet, wonderful, healing words on my blog.

Anonymous said...

"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is probably my favorite story from childhood, and your illustration perfectly captures the impending terror of what's going to happen.

Alex S said...

I too love children's books. If you saw my shelves you would assume I have children but no, I don't. Your illustrations are just beautiful. I was just reading through your last few posts and marveling at the art that went along with them. Do keep posting your wonderful work!

Annie Jeffries said...

I'm a bit late arriving for this post, well, heck, a WEEK late. Glad I got here though. I too get stalled frequently. I hope to see you back here soon with new work to share. And these were the BEST wishes.

Anonymous said...

Hello Abby *big hug*

I'm boho's sister~ b/sis ~Darlene

I love your sister and hopped on over to your blog. So glad I did. Wow...your art is amazing! It reminds me of dreaming through a childs mind. So special and uniquely your own.

I draw stick people and admire anyone w/ creative abilities.

I also love your unselfish wishes.
Lets get all of our wishes together and get rid of all the negative energy and then we can have a slumber party =)

Looking forward to your future works of art!!!!

Sending love your way ~ XX Darlene OO

Anonymous said...

Abby~gifted girl,

Hoping all is well...I'm still sending you lovins...more and more and more!!!

XX Dar OO

boho girl said...

Where are you love???

Come back, come back...;)

We love you.

xo,
boho