Friday, January 15, 2010

WILDERNESS IF


I've always wanted to try to do an illustration of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe. This week's Illustration Friday topic gave me the opportunity. I always associate him with the wilderness.

26 comments:

  1. This is one of my favorite folk tales - love the bright colors and Babe's loyal expression - really nice Jack!

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  2. Ooooo-- I love Paul Bunyan! Great illustration-- I love all the blues and greens with that splash of orange!

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  3. These colors really go well together. Nice character interpretation!

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  4. I donøt know Paul Bunyanm but I really like your illo anyway!

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  5. Love this Jack, I also love Paul Bunyan, actually Babe is my favorite though.

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  6. Hi Jack, you've drawn a blue ox and i've drawn a blue fox! hehe! Great work :)

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  7. I have never heard of Paul Bunyan, but I like the illo with the bleu ox!

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  8. Fantastic, Jack! That's one wonderful Paul and Babe illustration. He has a nice sweetness to his face - yet he looks strong yet tender. I enjoy your characters' positions, too...they're not just static, they've got heft and weight to 'em. Very nice! Have a great rest o' the weekend!

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  9. Oh I love your Paul Bunyan and Babe! What a great idea!

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  10. You didn't need to tell me who you were depicting - I knew these guys right away!

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  11. Wonderful idea for "wilderness." Babe has the perfect expression!

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  12. i like how paul and the ox are so large compared to the trees!

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  13. there is nothing cooler to me than what you said: to have an excuse to create an image you always wanted to make :) i smiled at your comment because i have no doubt in my mind what your little houses will look like jack, u certainly don't need any help from me ;D

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  14. babe's soft muzzle and nostrils are PERFECT, j! and one of THE best tall tales, ever. a great character piece! and thanks SO much for the visits! ")

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  15. This has always been my favorite of the tall tales! You captured Paul Bunyon and Babe perfectly, Jack! Both are just full of character and personality!

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  16. I so remember reading this story when I was in grade school. This is clearly the cutest Paul Bunyon w/Babe that I've seen yet.

    Great illustration!

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  17. Great take on the topic. I love the expression on Babe's face. (Congrats on your book coming out.)

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  18. Good take on the topic and a nice, fun drawing. Great job!

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  19. haha! I like the ox expression! XD

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  20. Great illo Jack! Who better to represent Wilderness than Paul Bunyan and Babe!

    I'll keep you posted on the release of the next book!

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  21. I love the look of that ox! Congrats on your first book by the way!

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  22. Great work! Love their expressions :)

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  23. This is wonderful Jack. Bright and strong and such delightful characters.

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  24. This is a great Paul Bunyan! My, he's massive isn't he. The trees are like...toothpicks! Hahahaha. Fantastic work. You never disappoint!

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