Friday, March 6, 2009

Illustration Friday - Intricate


After reading the first page of Mick Jackson's The Underground Man, I was inspired to draw this. It began with the main character, an eccentric old man, wondering what intricate process was involved in an apple tree producing apples. What sort mechanical process allowed the tree to suck ingredients from the ground and churn out such a lovely treat? So, not having gone further than the first page, I knew what I would draw for my next Booksketch!

So, once I saw that this weeks' topic was "Intricate," I figured it'd be a perfect illustration both of my blogs. I hope it inspires you to think mechanically about more things, haha. Mechanical horses, anyone? Scary.

Anyway, feel free to check out my other blog, which I linked to above. It's a site where anyone can post drawings that are directly inspired by literature. It's an open book!

13 comments:

  1. This is so divine! I love the detail - the leaves and those red apples are exquisite!

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  2. Very intricate indeed. Your Booksketch is a really nice site. Got it bookmark!

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  3. This is a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Lovely detail on this very intricate indeed.

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  5. Thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments. :D

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  6. wow! this is fantastic! love the detail and the colours.

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  7. omg i love this. the colors and everything! great job!

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  8. Beautiful illustration. Sounds like an interesting story!

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  9. Yay. love trees. want this on my wall

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  10. Burt,
    I really love the "intricate-ness" of this. I like the mechanical married with the organic.

    Good one!!

    Denise

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