Anyway, she’s had me thinking over Alice in Wonderland pics. I’ve already mentioned, in my Agnes sketch, that I don’t feel entirely comfortable drawing work that has an “official”, distinctive look to it--especially if it’s a look that I like. Well, shoot, nothing is more distinctively illustrated than Alice-- Tenniel’s gorgeous detailed work. Ya’ll’ve seen my work; I’m not going to slag on myself here, because that would be daft, and I’m not ashamed of my stuff. But not only am I not in Tenniel’s league; I’m not even in his game. I’m doing freeform dives, and he did kung fu. Frigging impossible.
And I grew up with that stuff. It would be impossible for me to forget his interpretation of the story. Even the *Disney Animators* drew off his basic ideas, and they were a whole studio!
But I’m trying anyway. And I’m enjoying it, I must say. I like my Alice, she’s mine, and I’m having fun with the various rabbits. But there is no Cat but Tenniel’s for me, I fear.
More Alice later, I'm sure.
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A perfect sketch for the Birthday Girl!! oh And a Happy Birthday to Mannie =)
It looks a lot better little, I think. Hope the girl of the hour likes it!
One of my all time favorites "Alice in Wonderland" I think you did just to the caterpillar. And Happy Birthday to "whooooooooo areeeee yoouuuuu!"
OH CARA!!!!!! I love you! Seriously... this is too sweet! I just about want to cry! Thank you soooooo much! I'm blogging about this today (: I can't wait to see what you do with more Alice!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
XOX ~ Mannie
That's such a cute sketch! What a great birthday present :D
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