New banner in the works. I was hoping to have it ready by Jan 1st but no such luck.
Soon, though.
*Addendum*
Finished! I had a lot of fun with this one. This little garden mouse is from a new dummy book I'm working on. Well, it's still living in the thinking tank but it was fun to put a face to the ideas brewing in my mind.
I'm receiving assignments where the client asks for a white background so it's really important for me to get the hang of this. I've tried working on white paper and white felt but always get a blue cast when I scan or photograph. So I'm trying to learn a consistent method to remove backgrounds in photoshop. Slowly getting there.
What a beautiful looking banner - looking forward to seeing it up.
Posted by: Michelle | January 02, 2007 at 08:20 PM
Roz,
It's so much fun to see a bit of how you work and lay out your pieces after you've drawn the original, and then need to cut them. Love the banner.
Posted by: Amy | January 03, 2007 at 06:56 AM
Thanks Amy and Michelle!
Posted by: roz | January 03, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Oh wow, Roz! I can't wait to see it done!!
Posted by: Fox In Socks | January 04, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Me too. It looks like it will be so lovely !
Posted by: GingerPixels | January 04, 2007 at 03:50 PM
New things for the New Year! Happy New Year, Roz! (a bit late of that, but not too horrible)
Posted by: Steph | January 05, 2007 at 11:23 AM
This banner is so cute, Roz! Is it done now? Looks great just as it is.
Posted by: Barbara Johansen Newman | January 07, 2007 at 06:20 PM
Super cute...and I love the way the pieces stand out on white. Silhouetting in Photoshop is an art unto itself; I am still trying to figure out the best ways of doing it, too!
Posted by: Liz | January 07, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Love your new banner, Roz!! Great textures! Sweet mouse and the little bees are too cute! The white background turned out great too. Great start for the new year!
Posted by: patrice | January 08, 2007 at 12:17 PM
What a sweet lil mousie! She is a dear old soul, I can tell.
Posted by: Bettsi | January 08, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Thanks so much everyone, means a lot!
Posted by: roz | January 09, 2007 at 02:01 PM
Ah! So sweet and lovely, it is!
It's interesting that publishers are asking for a lot of white now. I've long used lots of white and had some rejects as a result of that very thing. Maybe it's a fad?! I don't know, but, I'm still a fan of white space and you've done a great job with it too.
Posted by: Paige | January 09, 2007 at 07:31 PM
The new banner rocks! WOW! I see you have been working hard at your craft. This is really great ROZ. I hope you have a great year and if all looks as great as this; you will!!!!
Posted by: Snowbear | January 09, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Your banner is wonderful! I love the texture of the hat and bag and her little mousy expression! Great job! and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Julia Kelly | January 10, 2007 at 07:52 AM
The new banner is fantastic! Happy New Year Roz and best wishes in 2007!
Posted by: myra | January 11, 2007 at 07:10 PM
Love your new banner, Roz! I hadn't thought about how working like you do may have problems with white backgrounds. Good to hear you're working through the problem. I also like your yearly theme idea! Enjoy your exploration of "explore"!
Posted by: paula | January 11, 2007 at 09:33 PM
Wow! I just found your site and love your artwork!
HipWriterMama
http://hipwritermama.blogspot.com
Posted by: Vivian | January 12, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Very cute banner. I have been trying to figure out how to get my own banner on the top of my blog, but just have no idea. Maybe you could give me a few pointers!
Posted by: Shawna Tenney | January 17, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Roz, your new banner is just delightful, I love all the texture and pattern.
Posted by: Maggie | February 03, 2007 at 04:33 PM