Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Newest Prints and Illustrations: Fairytale Inspirations

Hi everyone,
This week, I am sharing some new prints and illustrations I have been working on. They are all inspired by a fairytale theme. Old-fashioned book illustrations always inspire me in some way, so I decided to make a print based on classic book plates and opening chapter pages:


© Once Upon A Time, Pink by Abigail Davidson; Medium: Linocut; Size: 10x12 inches


© Once Upon A Time, Blue by Abigail Davidson; Medium: Linocut; Size: 10x12 inches

Both the Pink and Blue "Once Upon A Time" prints will be available at the gallery.

For some drawings, I decided to make an ATC inspired by the old Red Riding Hood illustrations:


© Red Riding Hood ATC by Abigail Davidson; Mediums: Color pencil, pen, illustration markers; Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Many of the older illustrations use scalloped cameo frames, so I decided to make an original character portrait:


© Girl with a Collar by Abigail Davidson; Mediums: Watercolor, color pencil, ink pen, acrylic; Size: 8x10 inches

Along the same lines, I was further inspired to take my Nautical Girl illustration (previously posted on Creative Tuesday's theme Striped) and turn that into a cameo as well:


© Nautical Girl Cameo by Abigail Davidson; Mediums: color pencil, pen, marker; Size: 8x10 inches

As you can see, one medium can often influence another. I really enjoy taking an idea from a drawing and turning it into a print (and vice versa). Do you have a theme you often like to explore in different mediums?

Since fairy-tales are often associated with magic, I decided this would fit the Color This Quote Challenge for Artists in Blogland, combining my interest in print, illustration, and collage:


© Live, Breathe, Art by Abigail Davidson; Medium: Collage; Size: 8x10 inches

The Inspirational Quote for July: 
"The sun is shining...That is the Magic. The flowers are growing--the roots are stirring. That is the Magic. Being alive is the Magic--being strong is the Magic. The Magic is in me--the Magic is in me. ...It's in every one of us."  The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgeson Burnett

I believe art is its own form of magic with the ability to heal, inspire, and connect people.

Wishing my friends a safe and happy 4th of July!


© Liberty by Abigail Davidson; Mediums: color pencil, illustration pen and markers; Size: 7x8 inches

Happy Illustrating!

23 comments:

  1. Those are beautiful! I especially like the last one with the 4th of July theme.

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  2. Hmmm,not sure how I missed this post, but so happy I'm here now :D These are all very beautiful Abigail! The collage is really fabulous but I have to say that Liberty is just gorgeous!
    I hope you enjoyed a great 4th with friends & family and success is following you at Twelve Oaks Mall. Have a fab weekend :0) Mo

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    1. Thank you so much Mo for your sweet comments and support! Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

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  3. here from Artists in Blogland. Beautiful illustrations and I especially love Liberty!!!

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  4. These are gorgeous Abigail. I love the fairy tale nature of these - totally wonderful and whimsical.

    Thanks for linking up!

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  5. I adore the way you're using old books and fairy tales as inspiration! Beautiful work!

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  6. Found you on the Caturday link up. These are really whimsical. I think Riding Hood is my favorite, mainly because I am familiar with the story.

    Heidi
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    typativemamacat.com

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  7. Just lovely work! I love fairy tales.

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  8. Love the fairytale theme and artwork... gorgeous :)

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  9. All your works here are so beautiful, Abby, but I am so taken with the one entitled "Breathe, Live, Art." Indeed, there is magic in art.

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  10. Visiting from Ahola Friday. I'd like to invite you to my Friday Flash Blog, where you can share your best blog entry of the week! The party goes on ALL weekend at thejennyevolution.com. And who knows, you may just get featured next week.

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  11. Your book plate spin is fun & enjoy your colorful pics

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