Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Illustration Friday - Launch


For this week's IF I was inspired by my childhood - when I was young, I was convinced that I could build a fully functioning helicopter out of cardboard boxes! This inspired the story of Bailey, the "flying" squirrel. 


Bailey, ambitious to fly to some exotic land far away, put his mind to it and built a plane out of his favourite chair, ironing boards and fans. Here he is signalling to one of his friends that he's ready for take-off!


Here's some of my process work :)



Here's hoping an exciting adventure finds its way to you! xoxo
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14 comments:

  1. deeJune 22, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Love it Robz!!! Oh mu goodness I believed I could fly by flapping my arms when I was young... lots of chuckles hehehe

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  2. David B. WoodsJune 22, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Brilliant! Bailey with a belly :)

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  3. MKnaackJune 22, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I like it a lot!

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  4. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I love the process pictures - and the can-do attitude of the subject :)

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  5. LeslieJune 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Saw this on Illustration Friday - great work! Love the idea :) Sure wish I had a chair like that...

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  6. Rabbit Town ArtJune 22, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    That's fantastic! I love the colours and the character!

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  7. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Great character, nice texture, love it!!!

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  8. JS DANIELJune 22, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Love the texture and character!

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  9. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Beautiful!!!
    Excellent!!

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  10. Carol Anne LlonosoJune 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love this! Really cute!

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  11. doodlegirlJune 23, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    okay robyn, this sooo totally inspired me!!! i love the texture... (want to learn how to incorporate that into my work)... and i love your imagination! We woulda been friends as kids making helicopters out of cardboard!!! :O)

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  12. ValeriaJune 24, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    beautiful!

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  13. Ana M.F.June 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I love it Robyn, Bailey looks like a cool guy :)

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  14. caperobinJune 30, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Ah thanks for the wonderful and kind comments everyone, I really appreciate it :) xoxo

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