Thursday, February 26, 2009

lunch at the zoo...




Me and the girls have been reading through 'Pippi in the South Seas' and various 'Babar' adventures... so red haired girls and good natured elephants have been on my mind. I really love these two characters and so I started the pattern with the girls and the elephant and all the other weirdoes just grew around them. I think it looks like a busy lunch hour at the zoo:)
At the moment, I'm in the eye of a due date storm, and need to concentrate all the creative power to finish up and get to the dry land of relax. See you all on Monday:)

16 comments:

  1. Bob FlynnFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    What a treat! I love the kids who arms are connected in a loop.

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  2. Carolyn GavinFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    fab design. i love it, especially the white background and the elephant's trunk!

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  3. Lara BrehmFebruary 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    oh helen, this is a fabulous pattern, the hippo and the giraffe are so funny and the little girl protecting her hair from the elephant... it's very cute!

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  4. ToshimiFebruary 26, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I absolutely love how everything just pieces together so nicely, like the elephant trunk above the girl, and the little frog too!

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  5. CarrieFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Babar, almost forgot about him! Thanks for bringing back some childhood memories :)

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  6. Superdumb SupervillainFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    I love all the critters in pants... makes me want to go to the zoo today!

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  7. Hege Synøve Kolstad EvensenFebruary 27, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Love your work:)

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  8. CherylFebruary 27, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    I saw Lauren Child speak today - come see! http://www.alainnotebook.com/2009/02/utterly-imaginitive-world-of-lauren.html

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  9. Natascha RosenbergFebruary 27, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    I would love to have lunch with these characters!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    SO cute, I want to live in Helen world! x

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Yay for zoos! I love all the creatures. Good luck on your deadlines.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    amazing work, yes I remember Babar!!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Helen,this is Jennis from Hong Kong. I love your blog and all your artworks!

    I am a design student and going to graduate from uni this May! Been thinking of getting a drawing board so I can be YOU someday! =)
    what brand and model do you recommend for beginner?

    thanks in advance!

    Hope to see more of your works soon!i will keep my eyes on your lovely blog!

    Jennis
    (i_am_jennis@hotmail.com)

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  14. orange you lucky!March 2, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Jennis:)
    I wish I could advise you on a drawing board - but I don't use one and never have.
    I draw with a mouse and pencil tool in Illustrator.
    I wish I could be more help.
    h:)

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  15. the letters i wish i'd written...March 9, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Just when I think I can't love elephants any more than I do...truly delightful!

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  16. UnknownMarch 12, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Pippi is my favorite childhood character & my name is Celeste so how could I not love this pattern? So glad I discovered your work.

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