Thursday 25 October 2012

Hulabaloo and a right carry on. . .


Hello everyone, Halloween is nearly here and my sketchbook characters are in a complete tiz getting ready for the big day.  Characters are jumping from page to page, I never know where they are going to end up and let me tell you, they are being very noisy. Vitton the teeniest, tiniest handbag dog (a Fairy Godmother's bestest friend)  has been given the job of  rounding everyone up for me, for the big Halloween party.  It's a big ask for a pooch that is no bigger than a paperclip. 
Some of my characters are on lookout for him, some are grumbling that he hasn't been to visit them yet. One or two are moaning that they have nothing to wear. 
Let me tell you, being Fairy Godmother to this lot is hard work...

Araminta (above) is all upset. she left her special magic pumpkin on the page and now it's disappeared. Vitton remembers seeing Delorez her older sister sitting on a pumpkin a few pages back.




Delorez doesn't realize she's in need of some Fairy Godmother magic....if only she would study more, she would know this.....but hey, I'm letting her wait here



Some WIP's are waiting to be painted in and are getting a bit impatient... Vitton my wonder dog is flying in and trying to keep Miss Blue Cloud calm...I don't want to upset her and start a storm. We've had enough rain the last few days and I don't think my sketchbook could handle getting wet.


Miss Boo and Little Mo are busy getting the balloons ready for the big shindig.  Little Mo is wondering if Araminta would like to borrow her magic pumpkin.  Miss Boo is tutting and saying not to be silly, that pumpkin is far too small.

I decided to have a little fun with Delorez. . . A cat drawn carriage to go to a Halloween Ball seems quite fitting for a Little Witch. :)






That's all the "Fun and Nonsense" I could come up with for this week and I'm  sharing with Paint Party Friday and  Sunday Sketches this week... Happy Halloween Preparations....xxx

ps. I'm getting this in early....I have lots of Trick or Treating to get ready...:)
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31 comments:

Tracey FK said...

That is a sketchbook full of wonderful images... you are drawing and painting really well at the moment... that top one is my favourite...xx

Tammie Lee said...

i feel charmed as i read your words and enjoy each of your drawings.

Anne Manda said...

Love your whimsical illustrations! You have such an original and cute style!

Anonymous said...

These illustrations are wonderful! I especially love Vitton the handbag dog! Do you illustrate children's books because if not you should!

Netty said...

Terrific and fun post Constance, loving your fabulous characters. I hope you intend to publish these wonderful paintings along with the story into a book for everyone to enjoy. Happy PPF, Annette x

Abela said...

That sweetness of paintings! Saludos

Faye said...

Such fun characters in your sketchbook, Constance. Cute and adorable. What a wonderful children's book this would make!

carlarey said...

What terrific drawings! They make me want to get my costume together and find a party somewhere.

denthe said...

OMG these are so cute! Love them. You should make a book out of these!

Mary C. Nasser said...

Wonderful sketchbook art!
Vitton rocks!! Love Vitton!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

C. said...

Hi Catherine,
That last drawing of yours...the colors are so yummy!!Love your stuff!

Gloria j Zucaro said...

I love your imagination and your drawings and watercolors. Happy PPF and Halloween, too.

Unknown said...

Just love your girls. So much fun and so uniquely you. Happy PPF!

Linda Kunsman said...

I am loving these darlings-so charming!!They'd make great stamps. Happy PPF!

Tam Hess said...

You are such a wonderful artist! I just LOVE LOVE your work. Thanks so much for sharing....I'm so excited to see what everyone is up to this week. I love all the inspiration....feeds my soul. Lucky to have you guys!

aimee said...

they are adorable! i can't wait to see what they do next!

Unknown said...

Really like your girl with the bat wings Happy PPF!

Ayala Art said...

All of them, such cutie pies!

Giggles said...

Amazing story and characters!! Adorable! Happy ppf!

Hugs Giggles

bohemiannie! art said...

Wonderful tricks and treats you've created here!

Theresa Plas said...

These are darling! Sweet details Catherine! Happy PPF to you:)

bellefrogworks said...

Love your stuff and nonsense!!! LOL - wonderful sketches. Happy PPF to you

GlorV1 said...

You are very good at your work. Love them all. Happy PPF to you.

Linda Richardson said...

very fun sketches and cute characters! Love them all too! Happy PPF Cheers, Linda

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Your characters are delightful. I really enjoyed the story like way in which you presented them too. Blessings!

Molly said...

love the imaginative ways all these characters are coming together! very creative!

Jenny said...

heehee! I love Vitton the teeny tiny handbag dog..and the way your mind works..amazing :) Thanks for the reassuring comment about small children and clothing...looking forward to the day when I have to coerce the removal of clothes rather than the putting on :) BIg hugs to you xx

Christine said...

Happy Halloween, wonderful sketches for the season!

Debbie said...

great collection of fun sketches this week! I'm sure they will all be ready for the big day and look adorable too!

carol l mckenna said...

Love all of them ~ wonderful illustrations ~ adorable and so creative ~ (A Creative Harbor)

GlorV1 said...

Very creative. Love your illustrations. Soft looking. Thank you for sharing. Happy PPF!