Sunday, January 17, 2010

happy camper


For Illustration Friday this week, with the theme word of wilderness. "Mr. Bear, who lives in Wilderness, USA, is heading out for a camping trip." Some of you may recognize a few of these elements from stamps I designed for A Muse. Can you see the Camper, the Fishing trip truck and the Pine tree silhouette? It's really fun to take images that are just black and white outlines and bring them to life with color. I especially like the camper with it's retro shape. If I ever have a camper, I want it to be just like this one!

23 comments:

gatheringwonder said...

very fun illustration

ginger bred said...

Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and taking time to leave a lovely comment, I really appreciate it! I'm loving this piece for IF, your style is fab!... it makes me smile! I want a caravan like that too!! :)

Susan said...

This is so cute, love your style! I noticed Mr. Bear is all set for TV reception too!

valerie walsh said...

me too! adorable :D

MrBibleHead said...

Nina, I think you got my vote for this weeks best. I love that retro style! You nailed it. The birdie and the bear are icing on the cake! Nice!Hey thanks for stopping by!

Kelly said...

Hello fellow Seattlelite!!! I am so glad I found your blog! What a delightful collection of work you have. I am so ready to go out with the bears and be a happy camper.

life without novacaine said...

Love this illo! I think I want a camper just like it too!

PS. My friend told me about some trailers called "Tab" and they are really round like yours. Very cute.

Debra Cooper said...

I'd like to take a wilderness trip like that as well. Great style and enjoyed all you other posts as well.

Cally Johnson-Isaacs said...

Brilliant, that's so cute Nina x

jennifer said...

love your style! So sweet.

Kate_illustrates said...

Brilliant! Lovely style and idea

Shirley said...

How very, very cool, Nina! Wonderful work..what a sweet illustration composed of those black and white drawings...nicely done!

Rui Sousa said...

Fantastic work, excellent interpretation of the theme of the week!
Would be happy to invite you to visit my site www.ruisousaartworks.com.

If you have time you can also see my idea on the theme of the week
www.ruisousaartworks.blogspot.com

Thank you and greetings

Rui Sousa

Alicia PadrĂ³n said...

oh, oh, oh.... this is fantastic Nina!!!!!!!!! Make this a postcard!!!! Awesome :o)

Jo1day said...

how fun! I love the style.

rmsmi said...

Great combination of colors and fun illustration! I'm ready to do a little camping. Well, maybe after it warms up a bit.

Faruffa said...

adorable!!!

thedoodlegirl said...

That camper is so awesome! Love the colors and retro feel. Very cool!

Ann Marie DiVecchia said...

Hi Nina--haven't been here in a while. Congrats on all of your new accomplishments! Great illo for wilderness. I agree. The camper is a great shape! Am hoping to post mine tomorrow...

Ellen Byrne said...

I LOVE this!

Julissa Mora said...

Really cute!

Z-Kids said...

Wonderful - colors, style, everything!
-AZ

Abz said...

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