Kathleen (age; post adolescent):
Hannah (age; 10 years):
Beth (age; 9):
Jeanne (age; 60):
Laurel (age; 7):
Grace (age; 13):
Gianluca (age; 29):
Andrea Joseph (age; no spring chicken):
And, finally...
Lara the cat. Age; what's it got to do with you?
Thank you all so much for taking part, guys. Psssst, also check out Pippa's gorgeous blog for her versions and a bonus story about my girl and her mess; HERE.
Wonderful! (Especially Lara's ;-) )
ReplyDeleteLovely collection! Thanks Andrea :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!! I think a coloring book is in order :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your work Andrea, thanks for having Grace be part of it.
I agree, you should make a coloring book!
ReplyDeleteMy verification word is slycheap, that doesn't sound very good does it:)
Oh, Andrea!!! How fun is this!?! And I DEFINITELY agree--a colouring book is in order!! Any publisher would be too silly not to publish a coloring book of your incredible drawings! And obviously the children love them, me included!! :))
ReplyDeleteJust adding my voice to the plea for an Andrea Joseph coloring book. Well, I would personally love a book of your work in any format, but a coloring book would be an absolute treat! I'd have great fun with it, although my results wouldn't be anywhere near as good as those posted here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and unique idea. It was quite a trip seeing all the different versions and ages of the folks who played. Well done! nancy
ReplyDeleteSo much fun here!!! These all look great!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful post! Love all the examples - you could do a great book on this theme.
ReplyDeleteCool idea and great results!
ReplyDeletethese are so gorgeous! so much fun :)
ReplyDeleteI wanted to give it to my 8-year-old niece to colour it, but my printer broke:( She was speechless when she saw your drawings though, she really loved them :)
Awesome!!! I love seeing different versions from people from all ages...and a cat! :) That made me smile.
ReplyDeleteBut you're so right, this looks like so much fun!
Are you taking orders for your colouring book!These are fabulous! I like Beth's best :-)
ReplyDeletethis is fascinating to see---love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!!! This is incredible. What does this tell you?!? Perhaps that your work has a very interested audience? I think so!
ReplyDeleteOh how cool... of course my Grand Daughter Laurel's is my favorite. thanks for doing this Andrea.
ReplyDeleteThis was a sweet idea and very generous of you, Andrea. I'll echo the chorus...I'd like to put a reserve on a few dozen AJ coloring books. There was a lady selling hers on etsy that I bought for my daughter. Would love to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea. I think I like the cat's best... :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat FUN!!!!!
ReplyDeletethey are wonderful! it was a good thing lara wasnt using paint. there would have been paw prints everywhere! :0)
ReplyDeleteThat's so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the cat curled up on the girl's back - it's what my cat Cagney used to do!
Hey, thanks, guys.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a joy to see these versions of my drawing arrive. I'm glad you liked them too. I think they are ALL great.
I'd never thought of a colourimg book before, but it's a very nice idea. It als means that I'd get to do the monochromatic drawings (the bit I like) and everybody else can put the colour in! A perfect plan.
Cheers, to everyone for taking part and to everyone else for their kind comments.
Yes, a colouring book. Maybe a themed one, perhaps travel? I think that would be great. Nice to see these.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everybody else--a coloring book is a great idea. Was delightful to see all the versions people colored--all ages, too! :)
ReplyDeletethis is so cool. I especially like the colours in laurel's one. What a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Why didn't *I* think of doing that! Coloring book, yes! I know a lot of kids that would enjoy coloring it in ... including me! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I've just discovered you! What an awesome blog and your sketches/illustrations/artwork are so detailed and original. They remind me of the glorious Puffin Annual illustrations I had when I was a child (think 1970s) and that I still adore to this very day! I'm adding you to my favourtites list!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea Andrea! I love all the different interpretations ... :)
ReplyDeletescrolling thru these made me so happy - as a visit here always does :)
ReplyDeleteI love your drawings. They inspire me in ways I can hardly express. I remember my dreams better when I peruse your stuff. Thank you. What a gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a lovely project. Made more lovely by the participants, of course.
Debrina, that's a real compliment. I loved those books too. I haven't seen them for so long, though. I might have to go and seek some out.
Cheers, folks. You must know by now, but in case you don't; you make my day.
wow, what fun to see how creative everyone was with their colors. what a terrific idea you had, andrea. the pictures made me smile, which is a great way to start the day ;)
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