Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Illustration Friday: Grounded

The way I stay grounded is to walk outside in all kinds of weather. But of course I like sunshine best! Today I painted this print and I think I got the effect I was trying to achieve. On bright winter days the whites, blues, browns and green pine trees are so crisp and clear. This has been a winter of very little snow and lots of gorgeous clear blue days. I'm not complaining!

I've been participating in the Mother Reader comment challenge and meeting so many great people this week! Thanks to those of you who've been visiting my blog for the first time recently. I'm working my way through your blogs also. It's fun to see new formats, read lots of book reviews, and see the wonderful art. :)

Also-- if you're an artist wanting to make a children's book dummy be sure to check out the Kid Lit Art Picture Book Dummy Challenge. I'm doing it!

While I'm linking to things, I'm sure most of you have heard of Illustration Friday. But if not- go check it out. This week's theme is Grounded hence the title of this post. There are always sooo many great illustrations to see.
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18 comments:

  1. tina kuglerJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Looove this! The hill roads/trees texture is fantastic.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Lovely. It reminds me of stained glass

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  3. Rabbit Town ArtJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    I like the bold lines and your subdued colours. Very nice.

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  4. Sarah MellingJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Really nice! And the restrained use of color enhances the print without overpowering it.

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  5. Magdalena BallJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    What a lovely linocut. Makes me want to get writing.

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  6. Jill BergmanJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments!

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  7. kathy hareJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Beautiful.. x

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  8. Jackie CastleJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I'm participating in the comment challenge as well. Glad I stopped by your site. Your work is simply beautiful. Wow.

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  9. Anne Duguid KnolJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Magical--so admire your talent. Checked out the PB Dummy Challenge too. Might try to do the writing bits. Sounds like fun and very supportive.

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  10. Russ CoxJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    You have a very fluid, graphic style which I really like.

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  11. annaJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Jill, this is such magic and has transported me back to such a special place. I'm going to try and find a photo I took almost exactly this time two years ago to show you what I mean and why I adore this print of yours so especially! xxx

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  12. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Amazing art and a wonderful image for the word Grounded.

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  13. Jill BergmanJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Thank you all so much!
    I hope you enjoy the PB dummy challenge Annie!
    Anna emailed me a gorgeous winter photo of a magical spot in France. Thank you for sharing it with me. :)

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  14. Sylvia LiuJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    What a great illustration. I post on Illustration Friday and am doing the comment challenge too, so I was bound to run into your blog. Glad I did so!

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  15. KjerstenJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Walking totally grounds me too.

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  16. JenFWJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Tromping around outside is also a way I stay grounded.

    I'm a writer. My favorite blogs are not the writing blogs (sorry, fellow writers) but illustrating blogs. I just plain love the illustration process; it fills me with wonder.

    Yours is the first printmaking blog I've come across. Fun! The samples I'm seeing here are beautiful.

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  17. JoannaJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    This reminded me so much of a garden I know. loved it! I am a writer, but just started to interview some illustrators on my blog.

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  18. MotherReaderJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Being a picture book reader/reviewer/judge I am pretty picky about my artwork, and yours is lovely. I will be looking for your book someday, no doubt. Beautiful.

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