Loony Bin Art

Sleeps With Stars

Posted in Illustration Friday, Whimsical by johanna on November 6, 2009

nathansleepswithstars

 

In that place between dreaming and waking, everything is a blur.

Illustration Friday – Blur
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  1. Michele said, on November 6, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    This is so beautiful and haunting! I love the texture and rosy cheeks coming out of the darkness.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:38 am

      Thanks, Michele! :-) I enjoyed reading about your little adventures in your blog :-)

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  2. sandra said, on November 6, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Lovely idea!!

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:39 am

      Thanks, Sandra! :-) Love your IF submission’s vintage feel :-)

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  3. Jasjyot Singh Hans said, on November 6, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    The colours you use evoke a beautiful mood.
    Simply amazing:)

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:41 am

      Thanks, Jasjyot! :-) Had fun looking at your latest illustration!

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  4. Roma said, on November 6, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    I love the colours and the texture, really riminds of a dream image.

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  5. neilornstein said, on November 6, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    very fine piece

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:43 am

      Thank you so much, Neil. I’ve always been a fan of your work :-)

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  6. RM Smith said, on November 6, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    That’s very nice use of texture and light.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:44 am

      Thank you, RM! I can relate to your IF Blur post :-)

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  7. conniemartin said, on November 6, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    Nice image; totally gorgeous colour.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:45 am

      Thanks, Connie! As always, your work brings a smile to my face :-)

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  8. spindelmaker said, on November 6, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    This is so lovely! Really beautiful mood.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:47 am

      Thank you, Janne! :-) Looking at your bottles of apple drink is making me thirsty! Love the labels!

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  9. Dayle said, on November 6, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    beautiful like a dream.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:49 am

      Thank you, Dayle! :-) The image of that happy skinny-dipping girl stayed in my mind even after I closed the page :-) She looks so carefree

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  10. sandra said, on November 6, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    beautiful dreaming! ;]

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:49 am

      Thanks, Sandra! Love those puckered lips in your IF Blur submission :-)

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  11. Catherine Luce said, on November 6, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Love it, gorgeous!

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:50 am

      Thanks, Catherine! :-) Loved your blur between fantasy and reality illustration :-)

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  12. dt.haase said, on November 6, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    wonderful!

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:52 am

      Thanks you, dt.haase! :-) The expression of that man in your IF Unbalanced illustration is striking!

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  13. Tammie said, on November 7, 2009 at 1:07 am

    wonderful image, so dreamy! As always, your words are the perfect mate to your art.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:53 am

      Thanks, Tammie! :-) Whenever I look at the photos in your blog, I always feel calmer, more at peace :-)

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  14. valgalart said, on November 7, 2009 at 1:43 am

    sooooooooooooooo beautiful :)

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:55 am

      Thank you, Val! :-) Looking at your lovely, quirky houses always makes me smile :-)

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  15. ArtSnark said, on November 7, 2009 at 2:45 am

    perfect for prompt. love the ethereal quality

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  16. Indigene said, on November 7, 2009 at 11:14 am

    Beautiful surreal whimsy!

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:57 am

      Thanks Indigene! I really admire your expressiveness :-)

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  17. Rico said, on November 8, 2009 at 10:48 am

    beautiful piece… very dreamlike.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:59 am

      Thanks, Rico! Your Friday Flubbery illustration is fun and playful!

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  18. shirley said, on November 9, 2009 at 1:27 am

    This is simply gorgeous! Well done.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 6:01 am

      Thank you, Shirley! Love the way your illustrations remind me of the fairy tale books I read as a kid.

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  19. adam taylor said, on November 10, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Wow, that is beautiful

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 6:02 am

      Thank you, Adam! Your time traveler illustration is amazing!

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  20. Laurel Neustadter said, on November 12, 2009 at 11:03 am

    This is breathtaking.

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 6:03 am

      Thanks, Laurel! Your post for IF’s Unbalanced is fascinating!

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  21. carole said, on November 12, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Beautiful, lovely mood!

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    • johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 6:04 am

      Thanks, Carole! Hope to see more of your drawings! :-)

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  22. justdoodleit said, on November 13, 2009 at 8:52 am

    Delicate and gorgeous :)

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  23. johanna said, on November 16, 2009 at 6:07 am

    Thanks, justdoodleit! Enjoyed looking at your drawings :-)

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  24. shirley said, on November 16, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Many thanks for your kind visit! I always am inspired by your work…such beautiful textures and the palette is awesome. Have a wonderful week ahead.

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