3" x 3", Prismacolor colored pencil
I've been looking forward to February for a while now. (Okay, I know that's a stretch for the topic of "forward", but I hated to miss another week of Illustration Friday!)
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Why? Because February is the perfect month to post this first piece in a series of little drawings that I've started. I'll be posting more this week. Hopefully, you'll start to get the theme as you see more of them.Also, I have a treasure trove of vintage postcards that belonged to my husband's grandfather, and since many of them are Valentines, I thought it'd be fun to share some of them with you throughout the month. Here's the first one, from 1911:
Can you read the message? It's written on the back of the heart embossing and says
"Can you guess. SWAK" (sealed with a kiss)
Happy February!
Your exquisitely rendered image is similar to an old birch-bark frame we have at home. I can't wait to see more of your February posts.
ReplyDeleteWoooo, a mystery! I love them. I look forward to seeing how your series unfold. :)
ReplyDeleteThe heart is beautiful and I love the vintage postcard!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I was painting birch this week too, but I have to admit I like yours more. Love the valentine's day card too. Sweet :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful piece great job :D
ReplyDeleteThat's such a creative, original drawing! And so charming! Your work is very fresh and exciting! I love those postcards too!
ReplyDeleteYou've captured my heart with your birch bark.. Adore your blog and adding you to my follow list. Thank you for your kind comments.. Have a most wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely illustration - such attention to detail! The V day card is sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh, your heart looks so lovely! I too love vintage postcards. I have a collection of all postcards pre world war II. They are illustrations of the old cities' landmarks and buildings.
ReplyDeleteI like that the little girl's stocking has fallen... :)
Tsup!
I'm intrigued with your heart illustration and will anxiously await your other postings in the series.
ReplyDeleteThe old postcard is precious. I'm glad you posted it.
Beautiful little drawing, are you going to make them into cards too?
ReplyDeleteSarah...I think you could draw air if you set your mind to it ;) You have such an amazing technique and skill for texture, composition, color...the whole package!
ReplyDeleteOh, and the postcard is really fun to see, too. :)
OOOOooooh! Beautiful illustration, Sarah. I am so intrigued by what your project will reveal..so far, it's absolutely lovely! : )
ReplyDeleteAnd what a wonderful vintage card..oh how I love them. How wonderful to see the SWAK and handlettering..penmanship is something I just love. Hope you've been well, Sarah..thank you for SUCH a wonderful visit recently..you are very kind! Also, I thought of you - please check out this artist's work..http://www.heidiwillis.com.au/gallery.php?gallery=botanical - I love her artichoke..reminded me of your work! : )
Hello! Thank you for your kind comment. I adore your pencil technique,it's wonderful! And I love this week's beautiful sweet heart. I love vintage card,too.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to your next post. : )
Wow, imagine the person that wrote that valentine such a long time ago. That stuff is very neat.
ReplyDeleteI like your heart with the natural objects/materials. In fact, it just occurred to me that you always do natural objects. What a great world of inspiration!
Your work is so beautiful. I feel the birch bark texture! Wonderful
ReplyDeletevintage valentines too..