Monday 10 November 2008


Just a few pics of a new character style I'm exploring at the moment...




I've been feeling a bit dissatisfied with my approach to the characters in my work lately - I've sort of been boxing myself into a corner by being to restrictive with their proportions, and trying to make their faces look 'perfect', etc. Sooo, I've been trying to get out of some of my nasty habits over the past week or so with these ladies! I'd love to hear what you think :)
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60 comments:

  1. Sabbio10 November 2008 at 07:55

    I love their style, the shadows. A lot of melancholy comes out of their faces and (lack of?) expressions... These are first-class characters ;)

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  2. Diane Duda10 November 2008 at 08:12

    I don't think you have any nasty habits when it comes to your art!
    But variety is always good. I have at least 5 different "people styles". It keeps it from getting boring.

    These girls are sweet as ever!

    xo
    Di

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  3. SUZAN BUCKNER10 November 2008 at 08:57

    They are magnificently beautiful!! I love them!!

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  4. Stephanie J. Blake10 November 2008 at 08:58

    Beautifully haunting.

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  5. NANCY LEFKO10 November 2008 at 09:37

    they are very sweet Leanne...my favorite is the first with the checked top :)

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  6. Sleepandhersisters10 November 2008 at 12:03

    I do like their necks, and I like how the first one has one eye bigger then the other... makes her look a little prettily odd (if that makes sense)? Which is so endearing, I think most people can relate to looking a little odd.

    I know what you mean about boxing yourself in to things. I am the boxing queen!!!

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  7. Bon12 November 2008 at 09:55

    Are you going to put these prints on Etsy? I love these.

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  8. Amy Short12 November 2008 at 11:56

    Leanne!

    You are an amazing talent with amazing skill. I think that these are great and so are your others. Let whatever is inside you come out...THAT will always be your best work. You know, when you become restrictive it is time to let go a bit and see what happens (which you obviously did here).

    You truly are amazing, these have a quality about them that is sad and intriguing. Beautiful as usual woman!

    :o)
    Amy

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  9. Sarah13 November 2008 at 14:12

    wow all your work is amazing! I have enjoyed looking at your blog immensely

    Sarah x

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  10. Anonymous13 November 2008 at 20:31

    oh, these characters immediately drew me in. i love the fact that their bodies are imperfectly matched with their faces. there is a freedom about them.

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  11. Evelina Wikberg14 November 2008 at 05:01

    Hi Leanne. Thank you for the kind comment on my blog. I love your artwork. Think it is about time to get something different on the stamp market and your illustrations are just adorable!!Have a good week and all the best. Eva

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  12. Amy Short14 November 2008 at 13:44

    Leanne!

    I have just awarded you the Marie Antoinette award! Come to my blog and pick it up! I know I have given you a different award before but hey, you continue to inspire and I personally am inspired by you!
    :o) Amy

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  13. Christina Silverio14 November 2008 at 16:33

    These are so sweet! I love this new style! I love the third one best I think. Wonderful work. :)

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  14. Adriana Whitney15 November 2008 at 21:58

    I think they are awesome! I love them. Are you goint to paint them?
    My favorite is the first one.
    I think this style is so good, wow.
    Love
    Adri

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  15. MaygreenFairies17 November 2008 at 11:02

    Your new blog style is gorgeous, I always adore reading your blog, your artwork is so stunning. Keep em coming pleeeease!!!

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  16. Anonymous18 November 2008 at 15:06

    delicado trabajo
    me encantan los grises
    genial!

    ;)

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  17. Anonymous18 November 2008 at 20:59

    Leanne:
    They are really beautiful, I don't think there is any problem with the proportions, you have a very original style, they are perfect.

    Armida

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  18. Anonymous19 November 2008 at 05:43

    WOW I'm totally blown away by youre blog...the work you do is breath taking!

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  19. Linda B19 November 2008 at 19:19

    my first visit to your blog, AMAZING, fabtacular, brilliant!

    I've had to put you in my faves list as I just love your art

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  20. Anonymous20 November 2008 at 05:22

    wow,I have just found your blog and I love your work.Really stunning.Elisa.x

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  21. Anne20 November 2008 at 13:11

    Stunning!!! I've just seen your drawings and blog for the first time and they are just wonderful! Looking forward to seeing these in stamp form!!

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  22. Pea21 November 2008 at 07:51

    beautiful adorable paintings ! I love all your paintings ! Your new style has an magnetic charm to it !

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  23. Nes21 November 2008 at 11:13

    Ive only just found your blog so need more time to have a good nose around in it but I really like your new characters. I especially like the 3rd one.There's something about them thats very appealing. I do like the lack of 'perfection' in them and the sketch quality.

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  24. Unknown21 November 2008 at 18:18

    Leanne,
    I have an award for you on my blog. You are one of my favorites!

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  25. The Crafty Den22 November 2008 at 02:16

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  26. The Crafty Den22 November 2008 at 02:18

    Hi Leanne, I've only just discovered your blog but I'm loving everything. I particularly like the first girl but they are all fab. Btw I adore the 'wish' print in your etsy shop. Hugs, Denise x

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  27. Anonymous23 November 2008 at 11:43

    I think they are super cute! Specially the first one.

    It's a really good thing to accept one's bad habits and try to get better, thought I wouldn't say your previous work "bad habit". Yours is one of my favourite blogs, I visit it all the time!

    Hope to see some more new things :)

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  28. Anonymous24 November 2008 at 11:39

    Well, It looks like this style comes very naturally to you because it's incredible! Love it!... and am anxious to see more!

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  29. retiredheather27 November 2008 at 11:43

    wow. Love the way you use shadows to make a statement. Great work.
    Heather

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  30. funfliffy29 November 2008 at 21:30

    ooohhh..i just love everything here... so lovely...

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  31. Anonymous30 November 2008 at 15:09

    It looks like you are truly gifted when it comes to design. These are very appealing...as is all the rest of your work :)

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  32. Hilary1 December 2008 at 15:31

    I love this kind of artwork! Gives such mood to the art. They are so cute the girls. :) Lovely work!

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  33. MaygreenFairies2 December 2008 at 11:58

    They are truly scrumptious, I adore all of your work!

    Mandy x

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  34. Kipik6 December 2008 at 20:46

    These new drawings are wonderfully soulful. 'Seems like you have arrived "home" (the place where you feel comfortable being who you are)continue!

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  35. Unknown7 December 2008 at 16:18

    Just discovered your blog through another friends blog and so glad I did! Your illustrations are beautiful and fun!. These latest ones have a quirkyness to them that is really captivating. I for one would love to see this style explored further. Eagerly awaiting more images.

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  36. BluBoy Comics by Ryan Spencer10 December 2008 at 09:59

    Beautiful work Leanne!!! ^_^

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  37. Flora10 December 2008 at 16:51

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these little sweeties!!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  38. Unknown16 December 2008 at 03:41

    i think i love your new style best!

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  39. Rasofiel20 December 2008 at 03:23

    Hello :D I just discovered this beautiful blog from Kertulinpaja. She had used one of your stamps, and I just looove it :D so I wonder where it may be possible to buy your stamps :D Thank you for your beautiful art :D kind regards VyanMica in Norway

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  40. MITCH21 December 2008 at 02:47

    COOL!

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  41. stampingcaz23 December 2008 at 02:29

    I love your stamps from Funky kits and I have been making a few cards with them on my blog

    Keep them coming
    Cazx

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  42. Lola Enchanted23 December 2008 at 18:57

    I think these are wonderful! Pretty amazing if you ask me!!!

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  43. Flor Larios Art30 December 2008 at 06:59

    I like them all. They are so cute!

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  44. itsallrosi1 January 2009 at 10:19

    hello, I found your blog thru Sugar Nellie stamps. Just wanted to stop in and tell you that I think your illustrations are wonderful!

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  45. Lisa Lectura Creations1 January 2009 at 15:42

    Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!!

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  46. liannallama2 January 2009 at 10:09

    oh, they're haunting and so beautiful! Love them!

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  47. Anonymous4 January 2009 at 10:10

    I just found you on etsy today. I love your artwork, and I think there's always going to be a day when we all need a little change. It gets the creative juices flowing...

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  48. Heather4 January 2009 at 10:23

    Love them. I would love to see them on your Etsy shop. One of these days I am going to buy some prints when I have some spare money. Keep it up- you have great stuff!

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  49. vintagepaletteart5 January 2009 at 18:00

    How adorably precious! Love this new style of yours Leann. They give me a sense of calm. =o)

    *Lori

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  50. Jeannie7 January 2009 at 12:52

    I just found you via Sugar Nellie Stamps. I luv, luv, luv your stuff girl!!! Question - do you have anything with dragonflies?

    Jeannie

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  51. Stefania Morgante8 January 2009 at 14:03

    I wrote about your blog on my blog, ciao from Italy, Stef

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  52. José Carrilho (Go Detail)11 January 2009 at 17:22

    Hi,

    Your characters remind of stories and show great creativity.

    Kind regards,

    José

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  53. Kathleen Rietz13 January 2009 at 17:58

    I really love them! I think they are more unique and have such charm!

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  54. Giovanna14 January 2009 at 10:17

    You work is just amazing!! Very inspiring! Love it

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  55. Lorajean17 January 2009 at 09:07

    These are super cute!! Wow i am a bad blogger I haven't commented in a long time! :) I love your work!

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  56. Linanna DESIGNS17 January 2009 at 12:11

    Oh Leanne these images are just gorgeous, you are just so talented, your work is truly amazing. Looking forward to more ofyour wonderful images. Hugs Linda x

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  57. tera23 January 2009 at 14:00

    I just love these, they have so much character. Definitely unique!

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  58. Mónica Muñoz30 January 2009 at 09:44

    That nice!
    all it's beautiful

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  59. Anonymous2 March 2009 at 06:29

    Hi! I was so thrilled to be able to buy your work in stamp form. The expressions of these beautiful ladies totally drew me in. I would only hope to see more with a hint of a smile and more with the air of wonder (i.e., like the little girl with the fish). Your work in the stamp world is so refreshing! Hope you'll provide more rubber stamp images of your work in the future.

    Your artistry is a true gift - thank you for sharing it with us all!

    Kris, Wadsworth, OH

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  60. Greatma31 October 2009 at 09:21

    I love your art work!!!!!!!!!!!They make me smile! Antique Rose

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