We love to illustrate


This is a small illustration from my 2002 children's book (colored pencil).

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  1. CeciliaJuly 25, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    Lovely illustration, the colors and composition.

    Also thanks for your comments on my blog! See you ;)

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  2. Cally Johnson-IsaacsJuly 26, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Hi Nicole, wow! This is brilliant...really lovely work :)

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  3. ShirleyJuly 26, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful illustration! It's great of you to join in on the fun at the We Love to Illustrate blog. Thanks for your great contribution..and it's so nice to discover your work!

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  4. NicoleJuly 26, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Thank you so much, everyone.

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  5. JulissaJuly 27, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Hi Nicole - That's beautiful! Is that colored pencil?

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  6. Christina ZemelkaJuly 29, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    awesome work!

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  7. Junko MiyakoshiJuly 30, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Very heartwarming illo!
    Thank you for stopping by my blog :)

    Cheers,
    Junko

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