Sulky Sea Cow Princess
2.5″ x 3.5″ Copics, fine liners, gel pen
[EDIT: I am submitting this to Illustration Friday for the topic “Children”. She may be a sulky sea cow princess, but she is also a child, just waiting impatiently to grow up so she can do whatever she wants!]
As first in line for the Lavender Throne, Lula the manatee is forbidden from doing many fun things, so she has long days to sulk and worry about her future responsibilities. Some days, her friend Mork the seahorse can’t even stir up interest in a game of Bug Stones.
I must admit I think she and her friend are very cute. Here is my manatee reference photo.
An Eel Maiden
2.5″ x 3.5″ Copics, fine liners, gel pen
An eel maiden. Admittedly she does not look a lot like an eel, but she’s got that sinuous neck and I prefer eel maiden to snake maiden. Both of these were created for a “People of the Sea” swap at illustratedatcs.com. I am not running that swap, but it was inspired by my People of the Forest one. (Lots of People of the Forest art cards in previous posts!)
I am also thrilled to report that my blog friend Koosje Koene has featured my work on her blog! If you get a moment, go see! You can also find Koosje on her website and she’s got some great mini drawing tutorials on her Youtube page. Thanks so much, Koosje!
Thanks to everyone for stopping in! Lots of progress pic below!
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I love the hat of the manatee and that little friend of hers. As for the lady, she’s lovely…
Hope you’ve seen my post for you!!!!!!!!
Have a great weekend!!!
What wonderful herds and flocks of creatures you create here. Koosje sent me over with her great review of your work….I can see why. I just signed up over email following. Have a super Thursday!
The very first thought when the Sea Cow came into view was how sweet! She has such personality, I can’t help but smile for her. The Eel Maiden is so much more savvy in her expression. Still a very nice eel, but with some experience under her belt-that is if eels could ever wear belts? Delightful!
I just visited Koosje’s blog and then came right over here. You do have an amazing, fun, colorful and imaginative body of work! Your beasts have so much character. And I always love your process pictures.
These are both great, Cindy! Especially their luminous eyes, and that funky manatee hat!
Gorgeous eel! Who’d ever thought of an eel maiden! As usual, wonderful textures, colors, and composition. Lula and Mork are adorable too…..love her eyelashes…..and all manatees should be wearing beautiful headresses (they are kinda bald looking) :-)
That’s the prettiest dig-gone eel I’ve ever seen. Her eyes are amazing. I just love your work, Cindy.
I meant dog-gone….
I really love manatees and your little Lula is super sweet. I really hope Mork can manage to cheer her up :)
Gorgeous work!!
Lovely characters, both of them. I particularly love the colours in your eel work too.
Lula sulks with great beauty and regal-ness! Koosje is right…you are a great storyteller…like a weaver they unfold and draw you in. Congratulations on the feature!
Lula’s pose (and hat) says it all:-) LOVE it!
Wow-wee! Such fantastic creatures and wonderful color, here at your blog! You demonstrate a great artistic method- You must have so much fun with the creative process. See you again! :o)
they are so adorable!!!
Your work is so sweet….
So very cute and awesome process slide show!!! You do great work!
LOVE the hat! Ha! Too cute! Super whimsical and really sweet. :)
Hey Cindy! Super awesome stuff as always! Love the sea cow princess and sea maiden! Love all the details and always love the stories you put towards it! love it!
The manatees expression and posture is so great! This is what I love about your work!