Normally I would have waited until I had a few more drawings, from my travel themed Moleskine, to post alongside this one. But, I really wanted to say a few things.Sometime last week Blogger made my blog a 'blog of note', and since then I have had a huge number of new visitors. So, I wanted to say a big HELLO to everyone who has recently found my blog. I do hope you like what you see and that you'll return in the future.
Of course, I can't just mention the newcomers without mentioning all my old fogeys. I mean, regular visitors. Thank you for returning, commenting and generally being lovely. Big CUDDLES to all of you.
Lastly, in this stomach churning love-in, a big THANKS to everyone who has bought my zines and prints. You help keep the wolf from my door. And, that gives me the time to draw.
(I'm really annoyed with myself for adding the writing to this one. It was much better without. Oh well, you win some, you lose some.)
Click on drawing to view.
And I'm one of those new followers of yours, and yes I found you in BLOG of NOTE. I admire you so much, your so professional on your sketches..!! I love everything..
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ReplyDeleteIt's simply a pure pleasure to discover all new treasures you have the kindness to post "us". Lovely "hommage" to Van Gogh we have here. I love Van Gogh and have studied his work for some time... it's interesting to get stuck with one artist for a period to get "into" his work and try to "feel it". I have done the same with Cezanne and Bonnard and it's amazing how much better I understand their work after, at least that's the impression I get. Nobody could tell me other than themselfs, I guess, how they realy were and how they realy worked. You have your world and way of doing, very personal too... and it's lovely to have the possibility to watch even from a distance. So see you soon...
ReplyDeleteI'm a newbie too! Thanks for the greetings :) Congrats on being a blog of note and on all your new followers. You blog rocks - not only is it full of great wor but it's also easy to use and well designed. Can't wait to see more from the moleskin!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I found your site. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteand we say a big HELLO to you as well! your work is amazing! have a nice day and enjoy the attention of your new followers ;) D and V
ReplyDeleteno way!! I love it just as is :) awesome composition and drawings.
ReplyDeleteWell, now I know why I couldn't get to your door...
ReplyDeleteHey, also new! I'm a fellow artist and I love how you don't just draw, you kind of design your drawing space on the page. Lovely! Subscribed, will keep coming back.
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ReplyDeleteI'm one of the old fogies, er, long-time subscribers.
I like the writing on it and really like all the little sketches.
xoxo
I am also a new follower and find your drawings very inspiring. This one brings back special memories... I LOVED the Van Gogh museum when I visited Amsterdam!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Andrea- I'm new too. Really like your artwork. I'm an artist too and find your work inspiring. Now I will get my first blog set up... off to work with me!
ReplyDeleteThese sketches are really great.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured on Blogs of Notes!
ReplyDeleteI love looking through your zines.
Sophie
Congratulations Andrea! You and your blog certainly deserve the recognition. It's been ages since we've chatted, lets chat soon.
ReplyDeletevan gogh is one of my favourite artists!! really liked your work with this one...and also liked the writing on it!:D keep it up!! hellos!
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ReplyDeletewe metioned you in our blog. if you find the time pls check it out!
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D and V
http://designupcomers.blogspot.com/2010/09/illustrators.html
This is the first blog I have chosen to follow from setting up my account today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping turn around a day where I was feeling pretty uninspired. Now need to go sharpen my pencils (^_^).
I love your travel sketches- such a lovely alternative to the endless tourist snaps.
Normally I try to sound at least semi-intelligent in my comments, but you're artwork is awe inspiring, there's nothing more to say.
ReplyDeleteEllen
Keep up the good work!You art works is beautiful.
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Thank you thank you thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased that you like my work. I really can't think of any better to say. I'm just so pleased.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Wow! Your sketches are absolutely amazing!! It makes me want too try it out haha =) Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI too am a new follower and first of all let me say WOW..you are fantastic and Boy! am i glad I stumbled upon you..your drawings are inspirational and I see one can purchase too!I hope to follow and purchase.
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This spread is a gem. And for what it's worth, I actually like the presence of the writing there as a counterweight to the heavier circle on the right. So there.
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I think it's quite a fair trade of a small amount of cash for such inspiring and charming art. Looking forward to more zines in the future.
ReplyDeleteLove this one. Nice clean page layout. And, I'd have to disagree with you on the words. I think they add balance nicely to the large circle on the right. Besides, your hand is a great font.
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