In celebration of my 200th post here, I’m taking a few pixels out of Leenda’s blog and giving you a sample of some of my early work. As you can see, my interests in art and literature are no new or passing fancy: Even at age seven, I was already deeply enamored of creative expression in both the visual and literary arts. Please note the already advanced skill level visible in the following piece. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)
Naturally, I more than welcome constructive criticism! After all, what is a writer, what is an artiste, without the valuable input of her devoted readers and audience? If anyone is looking to hire an illustrator, please contact me posthaste.
In conclusion, please note that the above story found its way to paper long before the dawn of the electronic spellchecker.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
4 comments:
Inspired to the end. The illustrations are spot on. But, it is unfortunate they don't make a flesh colored marker. I got in trouble during kindergarten for drawing yellow people...err. What color sould I have used?
Best picture yet! That's pretty amazing that it's survived that long (20+ years right?)...forgot how old you were...
How cute! See--parents should never throw kids' artwork away!
Paul: You should've told your kindergarten teacher that you were artistically recreating a broader ethnic base. ;o)
Nowadays, if you're looking for flesh-colored markers, I recommend the colors of the "Lakeshore People" at Lakeshore Learning Store on May Avenue, OKC. You'll find markers for every skin tone, and you'll never hae to worry about getting in trouble again. ;o)
Luke: Very funny, mister. Just as long as you don't forget how old you are. You're not so very far behind me, y'know! ;o)
Patricia: I agree completely. Thanks to my mom, I've got artwork from every schoolyear of my life....plenty of interesting and skillful works to display! ;o)
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