Friday, May 27, 2011

IF: Asleep

This week's Illustration Friday theme "asleep" fits with this pen-and-ink and watercolor piece I did two and a half years ago for a now defunct blog:



The blog was a short-lived project I called "Rat Manor." It was to be a journal of my days (what was really going on) as observed by rats that live behind the walls in my house (that part was fiction -- I hope). This character's name was "Cob."

It was an ambitious project. Too ambitious. I had developed several rat and mouse characters and tensions between them. I had intended to illustrate each post. It took away time from all other creative projects. My novels were gathering dust. And, as to writing about what was really going on in my life, the rats were getting awfully close to narrating scenes of me trying to come up with the next illustrated blog post. Still, it gave me a lot of material. I suppose someday, these rodents may end up in a story of their own.
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17 comments:

  1. ElenaMay 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Nicely relaxed rodent.

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  2. Elizabeth Rose StantonMay 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I hope you can get those rats out there! If this one is indicative of the rest...then, I'd say-- they are all winners! Cute, and well drawn!

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  3. shayMay 28, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    SO ADORABLE! needless to say, i love it.

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  4. Shishir NaikMay 28, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    This rat having real fun! Nice work.

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  5. Jean WogamanMay 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks, Elena, Elizabeth, Shay, and Shishir!

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  6. MrBibleHeadMay 28, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Cob would make a great main character! Love this Jeanie! Love his pad :o)

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  7. Jean WogamanMay 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks, Jack!

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  8. Trade Your TalentMay 29, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    so cute, the way he is sipping his drink! what a great idea!

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  9. Jean WogamanMay 29, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks!

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  10. Linda HensleyMay 30, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Really cute. I hope the rats make a comeback at some point. I agree with Elizabeth, if this is what the rest of your rats are like, you've got a winner :)

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  11. AtelierBrigitteMay 30, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    You have wonderful illustrations! You've got yourself a follower ;)

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  12. Jean WogamanMay 30, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Thank you, Brigitte!

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  13. Sarah MellingMay 31, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Really well-done...love the subtle color palette!

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  14. Jean WogamanMay 31, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks, Sarah!

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  15. HannahJune 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Such a fantastic character! I love all the details and like work. Just love it.

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  16. Jean WogamanJune 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks, Hannah!

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  17. Lisa M GriffinJune 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This is great, wonderful line work and details... even the amazon box. Terrific share!

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