This is my first illustration of 2010! This is a temporary image for now, until I find a larger format scanner to properly scan it.
Several people have asked me what my inspiration was for this, which is probably the most flattering feedback an artist can ask for. It seems to me that when someone asks the question “what was your inspiration”, it’s clear that they are not only moved by the piece, but they are curious as to how you, as the artist, thinks; they want to know more, and they want you to finish telling them the story.
So, what was my inspiration? I’m sorry to say that I did not save the link, but the image that motivated this piece was a beatiful and whimsical illustration of the same subject matter. Truthfully, I didn’t save the link on purpose because I wanted to be left with the initial emotion the image invoked in me and not be compelled to revisit it, thus altering my own process and final illustration. I’m glad I did this because from what I remember of the original piece, it looks nothing like what I’ve created here. So, thank you to the unknown artist and unnamed piece for your moment of inspiration.
Beautiful! Great motion and mood Janis.