Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Watercolor Wednesday "Dancing"



I have a wonderful friend of mine who is an excellent dancer. Watching her is a real treat!
Another friend just opened his own dance school in New York and for opening night
I was asked to create these illustrations. Hope you like them. By the way his school is
doing very well. It's called Footprints.
at

15 comments:

  1. Lisa M GriffinSeptember 10, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    Really lovely... the gestures and expressions are fantastic. I love how you incorporated the ribbon as well, it reflects not only their movements but a love for dance as well. Wonderful illustrations.

    ReplyDelete
  2. krisztina marosSeptember 10, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    excellent work! you are very clever :) i love how you caught these movements and a personalities of your characters!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    wow, vanessa these illustrations are so full of action and power but also not to strong because of the light colors. I love the figurative expression of their bodies, very well captured ! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  4. 2 Geechee GirlsSeptember 10, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    Your illos are just absolutely fabulous. I love the expression on their faces. it could represent any dancer.

    ReplyDelete
  5. angelic pursuitsSeptember 10, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    These are beautiful, Vanessa! I love the movement you've captured.

    ReplyDelete
  6. LauraSeptember 11, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    WOW - these are fabulous Vanessa! Minimalistic in color but powerful in movement. Amazing work :>

    ReplyDelete
  7. Linda KaySeptember 12, 2008 at 4:26 AM

    So beautiful! You can "feel" their movements & hear the music! Lovely sashes & drawing.

    ReplyDelete
  8. ELLA ELVIANASeptember 12, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    really dynamic and fun! and you are great in understanding human anatomy, i never good at that so well done!

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    I LOVE these illustrations - they're so full of life and dance and color and celebration!! Beautiful, brilliant work:-)

    ReplyDelete
  10. HeatherSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    You did an awesome job for your friends. Wonderful motion and color.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Leeza Hernandez IllustratorSeptember 13, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Vanessa, lovely work!

    do you have a website or e-mail I can list in Sprouts to go with your art submission, thanks!
    Leeza
    need it asap!!! if not, I'll list Watercolor Weds as your contact info.

    ReplyDelete
  12. angelic pursuitsSeptember 13, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    can I just say again how much I love these?

    ReplyDelete
  13. Michelle HenningerSeptember 13, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    You are so talented. You've really captured the theme in these two pieces. The movement and line work is awesome.

    ReplyDelete
  14. IssiSeptember 14, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Great dancing, brava :o)

    ReplyDelete
  15. MônicaSeptember 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    These are gorgeous, Vanessa! Their movement, beautiful postures, and the colors... it all works perfectly!

    ReplyDelete