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:

Tim said...

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.

Jennifer Lawson said...

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

jill said...

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

Unknown said...

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).

wenstumped said...

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.

nanke's stuff said...

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

Liz said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Vicky L. Williamson said...

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

jeanette, mistress of longears said...

What, you obsessive? Phooey! Wonderful!

Lesley Purcell said...

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

Unknown said...

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

julz said...

congrats! :D wonderful day indeed! :D

Unknown said...

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.

Liz Steel said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

Congratulations - such well deserved sucess!

Sandra said...

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

Anonymous said...

congratulations!! you must feel great!!

Anonymous said...

congratulations!! you must feel great!

Paula Jarvis said...

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

Joel C Anatoli said...

Congrats! You rock!

Kate (Cathy Johnson) said...

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

andrea joseph's sketchblog said...

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

Claire M said...

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

Alissa said...

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

Peter Fong said...

Congrats on the book :D Hope you do more!

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Pippa said...

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!

ANAIS G. BURGOS said...

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

Timaree said...

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!

SB said...

Congratulations, Andrea!

Frank Zweegers said...

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

SKIZO said...

great
Work
good
creations

pedalpower said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Janene said...

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!

K said...

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