Illo friday- Empty

We must view young people not as empty bottles to be filled but as candles to be lit.

~ Robert Shaffer

With all the tidying we've been doing to get ready for our move, I came across this. It was done a few years ago when I started trying to create a unique style for myself. Painted fabric with thread embellishments came before the felt. This little picture had me pulling my hair out! Looking at it with fresh eyes I can see some things that I'd like to incorporate into the work I do now. Such as the frayed fabric for the dog. hmm...

Comments

[rowantree]

Yes, childs and pets never feel empty. Nice idea and great illo !!

[Tine]

Ooooh, so cute Roz!! I love all the exuberant joy !! The doggie is sooo cute! How neat that you stumbled across it and that it now inspires you on a new level. So interesting! Reminds me of our last 'Studio Friday Playtime' when we were all 'rearranging our messes', ahahah. Found some interesting things indeed. ;-)
It will be interesting to see how it will influence your style :-D

[Bea]

Looking at this one lifts my mood tremendously! Sooo cute! I love the eyes of the girl and her dancing ponytails! And that dog! Makes me want to dance, too!

[Becky]

Great quote - I love it. And I love your artwork - glad you found it and shared it with all of us. Your work is always so fun and full of life!

[violetismycolor]

clever, Rozzie! and cute...

[wynlen]

They look so happy. Great idea behind it too.

[*jenny]

How neat to see some of your earlier fabric stuff! I like this one a lot!!!

[KimC]

Thank you. That is so sweet and inspirational. You have a wonderful talent.

[Garth]

Very cute, with lots of emotion!

[Shano]

So sweet! Your illos always make me happy :)