Thursday, April 11, 2013

frog #3 (the thinker)

ballpoint pen and gel pen

"Think as I think," 
said a man, 
"or you are abominably wicked; you are a toad." 
And after I thought of it, I said, 
"I will, then, be a toad.” 
                             ― Stephen Crane

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38 comments:

  1. hmuxoApril 11, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    this frog is painted so beautifully, Minnemie!!
    The detailing with your pen is amazing!!

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  2. Valerie-JaelApril 11, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Love this frog, too! He has a wonderful expression on his face! Valerie

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  3. PaintingWriteApril 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    this is fantastic! the detail is incredible!

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  4. HweeApril 11, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Wow, I love your pen drawings, Minn! :-)

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  5. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    You're so creative! I really admire how you molded his legs around the branch, and the way you pulled the poem in with the artwork. It really makes a full experience to see them together. Do you ever frame the poem next to the artwork? That would be really awesome, I think!

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  6. GigglesApril 12, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    I was going to start calling you the frog blog....because you are the best frog sketcher ever!! All kidding aside this is a gorgeous series...I love all your frogs!! So much personality to these guys!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. Tracey FKApril 12, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    This is simply awesome... love the tonal scale you created with the marks... it looks like the toad that lives out near the pool... or maybe his nicer brother!!! Awesome...xx

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  8. www.dorissdaughter.comApril 12, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Amazing sketch, there is so much detail and I love how he is holding on to the branch

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  9. Ayala ArtApril 12, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    I love toads! This is the time of year wen they all come back and hunt at night ♥ Beautiful work!

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  10. NettyApril 12, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    wow your pen and ink drawing is fabulous, so much wonderful detail. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. sharonApril 12, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    That expression is wonderful! The poem matches beautifully

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  12. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    This is glorious. So detailed, so graphic, so full of life. I really admire this. Wonderful.

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  13. Cindy D.April 12, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Wonderful texture to this guy! I thought, he looks deep in thought - before I even saw you called him "the thinker". Such funny creatures they are!

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  14. DeannaApril 12, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    He looks like such a happy little frog! Love it.

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  15. dentheApril 12, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    I love how the frog hangs there, the expression on its face and the beautiful quote! Wonderful work!

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  16. ErikaApril 12, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    I love your smiling frog. He make me smile :)
    Happy PPF and hugs
    Erika

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  17. FayeApril 12, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    You have got frog or toad drawing down pat. Excellent illustration.

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  18. Linda KunsmanApril 12, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    love it! Again, really finely detailed sketch. Happy PPF!

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  19. MarjiApril 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    I so love the texture that you get with your pen work. These frogs of yours have been wonderful! Each one gets better.

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  20. aimeeApril 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    terrific sketch and fabulous quote!

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  21. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Your sketches are amazingly textural and alive. Happy PPF xox

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  22. paulineApril 12, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    You always pick the most wonderful quotes and i absolutely love your illustration style... xox

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  23. Cris, Oregon ArtistApril 12, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Your work is so lovely. I commented on your lovely comment on my blog post there about your boys using my blog as inspiration for nature journaling. That touched my heart. That inspires me to keep going. Thank you.

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  24. DebbieApril 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    i love your sketch and the quote is wonderful!

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  25. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I'd be a toad too - especially this one! Happy PPF!

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  26. GlorV1April 12, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Lots of detail in this awesome toad. Great job and I do love that quote. Thanks.

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  27. Maria MedeirosApril 12, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    incredible detail!!!!!!!! wow!

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  28. ChristineApril 12, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Love the title of this one, very fitting and well done!

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  29. Kalyan PanjaApril 13, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    simply beautifully captured shot ...lovely!

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  30. DVArtistApril 13, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful art. Love it
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  31. bellefrogworksApril 13, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I am so in love with these toads. Amazing how much life there is in them - with very minimal supplies - I guess that life comes from your eye and hand. Love the quote as well - just gorgeous work. HPPF

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  32. DianneApril 13, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    I adore this little guy, and that quote is perfect...one of my favorites! your drawings make me smile. happy PPF!

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  33. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    another wonderful frog. super love the legs and feet on this one. Impressive how you managed to get them balanced just so!

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  34. Gatepost productionsApril 13, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    I'm loving this series ...keep 'em coming! Magnificent work.

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  35. VictoriaApril 13, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Wow..so brilliant...such an amazing piece..I absolutely love this! Fantastic art!
    Victoria

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  36. renateApril 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Hello Minnemie:) So much details. This is amazing! Love these drawings:)

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  37. Catharina EngbergApril 18, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Oh A very complicated sketch! Must have taken some time to sketch this froggy!

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  38. JANE MINTERJune 23, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    very nice minnimie

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