Friday, March 28, 2008

Illustration Friday-"Homage"


















This is my first time to participate in Illustration Friday, a weekly art challenge for artists of all shapes and sizes.

The topic for this week was "Homage". My illustration is meant to pay homage to the great Kevin Henkes character, Owen, who inspired me to write and illustrate picture books. The penguin is my own character, Patrick, and he doffs his plunger to the esteemed Owen. 

19 comments:

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Erik K said...

I love the watercolor on this, I have a real affection for that muted and lightly textured look. I'll check back on Fridays. I'd do the Friday thing myself, if I wasn't in the middle of a personal challenge to post a new piece every single day for the year.

Gabe Smith said...

Cute picture. You know you've done well when every penguin you pass tips his plunger to you.

Fourborne said...

Cute illo.

Hey Harriet said...

Fantastic homage! This is an adorable illustration! Cool that you're on board with Illo Friday. Looking forward to seeing more of your submissions :)

Honor said...

What a beautiful first entry! Welcome.

Anonymous said...

The plunger is a really nice touch. Nice one.

Anonymous said...

Your penguin is so sweet!

Heather said...

Beautiful and perfect. Your little penguin is so adorable!

We LOVE Owen around here (my daughter identifies with him still.) A much better homage than mine ended up being--I wanted to do a homage to one of my favorite illustrators but I didn't have time and didn't waant to forget this week.

c.g.young said...

YAY Sarah!,...
Can't wait to see what great art you post here!

-c.g.young

Bee said...

Lovely illustration! Great characters and use of watercolour. Look forward to seeing more of your work :)

Michael Villegas said...

Fantastic work. I like the lines and washes. Welcome to IF!

Fantastic first entry...

c.g.young said...

Sarah,
Can't wait to see what wonderful treats of imagination you fill this blog with. :)

Your art inspires...
-c.g.young

Cara Carmina said...

Wow!!! welcome to IF!!!! I'd love to see more of your work, this one looks so good!

come visit my blog, is about children illustration 100%

www.caracarmina.blogspot.com

good luck!

alicia varela said...

really really nice!
congratulations!!

thedoodlegirl said...

I just love that plunger! So clever and fun. Love the illo.

Lorie McCown said...

Really nice, I love it.

schmelorama said...

Hey Sarah! got to look at the illustrations published on your website, and hopped over here! i absolutely LOVE your work! so amazed! wow! you are one of my favorite illustrators!

Anonymous said...

Beneficial info and excellent design you got here! I want to thank you for sharing your ideas and putting the time into the stuff you publish! Great work!