Okay, I have to admit this was one of the more difficult themes for me. Although gorgeous illustrated children's book with wonderful tales on gnome life are a joy to look at and make me smile (Jenny, who chose the theme, shared some) - it never tempted me to create some of my own. It like with a lot of other topics. I can create cute images but they are not "me".
However, it is called challenge and so I challenged myself by starting with some sketches. Trying to find one I would like to use as base for a painting. It didn't work and I stopped working on the theme for a long time. Sure, there were other reasons for this as well, especially changing from the lab to home office.
But then I went back to Jenny's inspirational books and thought of the landscapes and houses. So here is just a picture I had to take with an old tiny dog miniature toy...
...and then I used the Easter egg I made for my Art Elements blog post yesterday and used it to create a tiny landscape as well.
The houses are simply added with polymer clay, I had some organic dried stuff lying around (my stash is enough to occupy several people for a.... very long.... time ;) ), and then I painted everything after baking.
Thank you for joining us and please have a look at everyone's creation! :)
I struggled with the concept of "Gnom" vs. "Zwerg" and "Kobold" in German myself. I was so tempted to go for a "Gnom" which wouldn't have to be cute just to do something different, but I didn't have enough time plus I didn't want to make the blog post too long by explaining the differences. I think that's the reason for the sketch with the mouse and bird resonating with me that much.
AntwortenLöschenI do adore that little egg landscape, though. That one's definitely cute!
I love your sketch of the gnome with the mushrooms and bird/nest on his head. He is perfect as is, he doesn't have to be cute! I really love what you did with the egg!! The addition of the wee little houses and the moss is magical.
AntwortenLöschenI love those drawings you made and hate that they didn't inspire you to paint. But, I do understand how that goes. Your little egg is AMAZING! I adore all the texture and the root-like vines hanging below. I'll definitely have to check out that post from you!
AntwortenLöschenYour sketches with watercolor are fabulous. "Cute" is not my thing either but I don't yet have the skill to make things with the character I wish. Your sketches are more how I wish I could have depicted my gnomes. The gnome village on an egg is amazing. Such great little details.
AntwortenLöschenClaire - I love it all. The sketch of the forest creature with the mouse and the bird? I can see it waking up in the forest and sitting after a long sleep, startling the wild life. Its very Froudian, IMO.
AntwortenLöschenThe egg is so fun, fantastic! And the scale is so tiny - makes it all the more charming to me!
Thank you for accepting the challenge and participating - even though we have other challenges also on our minds... I hope there was some fun in there!
Your little egg is so darn cute!!!
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