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Friday, October 22, 2010

all i wanna do


Ooooh. 'Citing stuff. The book I recently (ish) illustrated arrived at my little home today. It's a great feeling to finally hold it. It's a little book, little but cute. I know I keep on repeating myself, but for those who don't know, it's by Jane Austen. I'll tell you more, and add some photos, in the next post. Right now, I'm so excited I just wanted to share this news with you.

This is one of my favourite drawings. It also graces the cover. This scan isn't so great. In the original you can see every hole that the needle made in the material. Yes, I actually drew every tiny hole. Nothing obsessive about that, I'm sure you'll agree.

37 comments:

  1. Congratulations, my dear! IT has finally arrived. I hope it lives up to your exacting standards. If only Ms Austen would write another book so that you could illustrate that too. Meanwhile there's always Mr D'Arcy. Well done.

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  2. Congratulations, Andrea Your drawing is so delightful and beautifully done—every tiny hole. I am looking forward to seeing the entire book.

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  3. Excellent, well done, congratulations and thankyou for sharing. Between you and Danny Gregory you both inspired me to draw. Thankyou and well done.

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  4. I am a new to your blog and it is so beautiful! I look forward to you sharing the new book. I love the illustration (and yes, I would draw all the little holes too).

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  5. That is simply amazing. And if this scan doesn't do it justice then I can't imagine how amazed I'd be looking at the real thing. Beautiful.

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  6. This is just beautiful, and I love all the little details. (6 strand embroidery thread, I believe! lol). You must feel terrific - congratulations! nancy

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  7. I love your artwork. I stop by every day just to get my fix. The detail on this piece is just fantastic.

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  8. Anonymous7:36 PM

    Hurrah! Looking forward to more pictures of this, Andrea.

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  9. Woo Hoo! How exciting! I hope you'll post where we can find a copy.

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  10. What, you obsessive? Phooey! Wonderful!

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  11. Gorgeous drawing (again) rewally looking forward to finding out more about the book!

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  12. Congratulations! Can't wait to see!:)Pam

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  13. congrats! :D wonderful day indeed! :D

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  14. You are amazing! I too stop by every day to get my "fix". Your one very talented woman Andrea. Look forward to hearing more about the book. Austen is my favourite author.

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  15. wow o wow!!!!!! SO excited for you. Congratulations! I can't wait till I can get my own copy!!!!

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  16. CONGRATULATIONS! I look forward to seeing more photos of your illustrations.

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  17. Anonymous12:34 PM

    Congratulations - such well deserved sucess!

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  18. The publisher certainly chose the right person to illustrate the book! You should be so proud. Congratulations.

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  19. Anonymous4:11 PM

    congratulations!! you must feel great!!

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  20. Anonymous4:12 PM

    congratulations!! you must feel great!

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  21. Paula Jarvis5:33 PM

    Good for you , Andrea! Outstanding work, as always.

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  22. BRAVA, Andrea, it couldn't happen to a more deserving person! What wonderful work.

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  23. Thank you all, so much.
    You are all so kind.
    x

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  24. Charming painted image!!
    Congratulations on the new book!!

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  25. Hooray !!! this is wonderful and well deserved. I add my name to the list of your fans who also look forward to seeing the book

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  26. Congrats on the book :D Hope you do more!

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  27. Wowee! You *must* have drawn this from a photo. Did you?? It's really spectacular. Can't wait to see some photos of this book of yours!

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  28. Fantastic, Andrea! Just amazing drawing, as usual :)
    Congratulation and thanks for sharing your art with us

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  29. Congratulations. And this is a very pretty picture. Of course you had to do all the holes. It wouldn't have been your work if you hadn't!

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  30. Congratulations, Andrea!

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  31. Nice blog about art. I like your creation a lot!

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  32. great
    Work
    good
    creations

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  33. wow! Good for you and congratulations! I wonder if I will be able to get my hands on this over here...my sis is a writer and a big Austen fan, so this would make a wonderful Christmas gift!

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  34. I'd love to see all the illustrations you created in that book!

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  35. Andrea, I am so happy for you! Your drawings are delightful and so need to be published in a book so more people can enjoy them. I want a copy!

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  36. Lovely lovely lovely, Andrea! I am certainly hoping that there will be no problem in shipping your book across the sea!

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