Happy Illo Friday everyone! I didn't realize it until this week that I was born in the year of the rooster. Interesting!
My interpretation of the rooster was inspired by the polish art of paper cutting called wycinanki (vee-chee-non-kee). I love the vibrant colors they use with black customarily used in the background to make the colors pop. It was a bit tricky trying to create with felt instead of paper but fun nonetheless!
Beautiful! Very lovely and vivid!
Posted by: James Palmer | February 11, 2005 at 07:11 AM
Oh, My! What a lovely rooster!
Posted by: Ellen | February 11, 2005 at 07:17 AM
I ADORE the colors! Puts me in a sunny mood! :)
Posted by: Dorothy | February 11, 2005 at 07:39 AM
This is so gorgeous, Roz! I love the sort of ethnic vibe, and the embellishments are perfect!
Posted by: jenny b | February 11, 2005 at 07:45 AM
That's awesome!
Posted by: haiku girl | February 11, 2005 at 07:53 AM
Lovely! I love all the little details you add to your felt pieces.
Posted by: holli | February 11, 2005 at 07:55 AM
This is simply beautiful! You are so talented.
Posted by: Lisa Fahrmeyer | February 11, 2005 at 08:17 AM
Indeed...this polish art of paper cutting is beautiful! I learned a new thing today!!!
Posted by: rowena | February 11, 2005 at 08:38 AM
Oh my, what a luscious rooster! He's so beautiful!!
Posted by: Giao | February 11, 2005 at 08:43 AM
Very nice!
Very Pennsylvania Dutch - esque!
Posted by: michele | February 11, 2005 at 09:00 AM
Great colors! Love the added touch of jewels . . . He's my kinda rooster!
Posted by: Shano | February 11, 2005 at 10:18 AM
hee hee!
love your rooster too!
:)
t
Posted by: tania | February 11, 2005 at 10:26 AM
I love this piece Roz! The colors are so dramatic and vibrant. Very folksy.
Posted by: Laura | February 11, 2005 at 10:34 AM
Roz, your rooster is great. I too researched the polish art of paper cutting called wycinanki and almost did a spin off of that, however the other illo just stuck in my head. I love the block colors and the very graphic design of wycinanki.
Posted by: Maggie | February 11, 2005 at 10:40 AM
great job! I love your technique with the felt.
Posted by: Amanda Woodward | February 11, 2005 at 10:41 AM
Oh my, thanks everyone for your lovely comments. What fun they are to receive!!
Posted by: roz | February 11, 2005 at 03:05 PM
Roz you totally rock! What a great piece, I love the bold and graphic color. such a talent!
heather
Posted by: humblebee | February 11, 2005 at 03:17 PM
he's so pretty! i'm sure he'd peck my eyes out for saying so, but he really is!
Posted by: Kerry | February 11, 2005 at 07:09 PM
He's great Roz! I love all the embellishments you used!
Posted by: janee | February 11, 2005 at 08:02 PM
ah Roz, how absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: violetismycolor | February 11, 2005 at 08:22 PM
Very beautiful, Roz. It definitely made me smile!
By the way, thank for your comment! :)
Posted by: Satu | February 12, 2005 at 10:13 AM
Beautiful, Roz! that would make a great promo!
Posted by: Paige | February 12, 2005 at 08:50 PM
Great illustration. I love all the layers on top of each other. And I'm born in the year of the rooster too.
Posted by: wynlen | February 13, 2005 at 03:47 AM
Roz,
This is fantastic! Love the colors. They just pop. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Don Tate | February 13, 2005 at 09:34 PM
Roz,
This is fantastic! Love the colors. They just pop. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Don Tate | February 13, 2005 at 09:35 PM