Amordibosco: Mardi Speth

Oggi ho scoperto questa artista che però mi pare ferma da un paio d'anni, almeno sul web.

Genere FEMALE, Settore Arti, Ubicazione California, Stati Uniti

Su di lei scrive:

Welcome! Thanks to Illustration Friday, I'm a blogger. Their weekly word prompts are a great structure for practice, and a way to channel my unbridled creativity. It's irresistibly fun. Thanks for your visit!

Interessi art • illustration • design • teaching • coffee with friends • rollerblading • bicycling • ballet

Please come in and have a look around. I make pictures with watercolor and ink and also Illustrator and Photoshop. My artwork is available for licensing and publication. I create prints, cards, fabrics and ceramic mugs for retailers and a few special friends. Or perhaps you want to commission something special?

Ho trovato questi link:

https://www.instagram.com/mardispeth/

https://www.mardispeth.com/

http://mardispeth.blogspot.com/

If...Winter

"The woods behind the house hid a pond that was easy to traverse in the winter months. When the mousekin finally arrived, after an unusually long gestation (23 days!), we set off to..."

If...Savour

"It's so much more than a specified taste or seasoning. Smell certainly enhances epicurean pleasure, but savouring is far superior to any lip smacking activity. At it's best, one takes complete delight in the participatory dance, and the brain, having undergone an emotional reaction, locks the experience into it's deep, dark recesses only to have it burst forth, full flavor, when the ambrosia tickles the taste buds once again."

If...Sneaky

"Short of an original idea, I'm playing the cuteness card in this

stealth escapade. There's no mark of treachery or deceit, just a hungry mouse. Shifting perspectives, this composition had my focus on ellipse progressions and shading. Still easier in theory
than with a paint brush."

Peet & Buttercup

Say "Cheese"

"Peet and Buttercup’s publicity photo

is all over the newsstands this week.
It was all Peet could do to not laugh ~
as Buttercup kept tickling him with her tail."

If...Ibernate

"As you know, Peet & Buttercup have been hibernating for quite awhile now.

Truly, there's nothing better than a good, long nap.

A hot drink with a side of biscotti is always a welcomed interruption,
so long as it's followed by another nice nap."

If...Mysterious

" Were the stars aligned?

Did the forces collude?

What has brought our hearts together?

It's all Great Mystery and a blessing."

If...Disguise

If...Imperfect

Peet and Buttercup

" Tough stuff.

     Or rather, tough fluff.
   From the start, the duo eluded capture. By the time I got footprints,
     they were both sporting shiners. The entire process bordered on obstinance
   and defiance. Look! Even now, they misbehave.
   Peet! Get your ears out of your eyes!
   And Buttercup … please … remove the finger from your nose.
   (They swear ~ they're not bad, they're just drawn that way.)"

If...Obsession, Oh, for the love of sweets!

If...Obsession,

The stalker Buttercup really digs cheese

If...Perennial, And so it is, that little Mouse will be known forevermore as Buttercup.

~ The Buttercup is a perennial wildflower.

If...Gesture

"I love my honey bunny.

He's so sweet and funny.

He knows the things

that make me sing,

And lo! Our days are sunny."

If...Stay (and Remedy)

Rabbit is forever losing his things.

If...Midsummer night

" The evening was ripe with wondrous floral scents riding on the zephyr. We followed, through endless groves of foxglove and faerie lore, towards Diego's. Light from the fireflies, like beacons from tiny lighthouses, guided our footsteps. Though we never caught a single one, the night pulsated with magic. "

If...Launch

"Boys will be boys."

If...Swept

"It was a perfect night for a drive. Clear and crisp. Or rather, clear and below freezing. So of course, we took the Beetle. After all, if you can't ride with the top down and feel the wind rushing through your fur, what's the point of having a head?"

If...Asleep

If...Safari

"Lets go surfin now

Everybodys learning how

Come on and safari with me

(come on and safari with...)

– BEACH BOYS • Surfin' Safari"

If...Beginner

"oooof!

            Being a beginner is definitely not easy.
            Rabbit, however, is a very good ender."

If...Lesson
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If...Bicycle
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Mardi Speth writes: " Rabbit was fully energized and taunting, “Tricks are for kids – and kids, above all,
   know about fun.” It was an offer I couldn’t refuse. Again and again, we practiced
   aerodynamic feats to the applause of the diners at Denny’s.
   Here’s our Happy Easter pose …"

If...Bottled
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Mardi Speth writes: "One very tired and gloomy day last winter, Rabbit had the brilliant notion
            to brew a refreshing, nutritional potion for the health conscious among us.
            I kid you not. The first batch of this limited edition, sparkling ambrosia
            was bottled today at our plantery in the Lapin region of France. Oui!"

If...Duet
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Mandi Speth writes: "Misha's call came early Friday morning. He needed us on stage THAT NIGHT! The Minuet in Glee was a logical choice. It was a diminutive number from our world tour, filled with lots of toe pointing and forward balancing. And the audiences had loved it. Not that this mattered … our real hope was that Baryshnikov would overlook our fluffy form. But of course, he did not."

If...Toy
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Mardi Speth writes: "Rabbit bought me a little something today. I just love it!
           It has an interesting terrain for running and climbing.
           And lots and lots of places for playing Hide and Sleep.
           Come on, Mr. Buns! Let's go have some big, fat fun! Below is the illustration in it's entirety. I cropped illustration to create two images, with the goal of creating more storytelling drama by unfolding the visual gradually."

If...Cultivate

©2011 Mardi Speth All Rights Reserved • Watercolor & Ink

Mardi Speth writes: "TOGETHER is the only way to cultivate a relationship. Beyond the exchange of ideas and news, we want to know what makes each other tick. Rabbit and I thought a trip to the library might speed our understanding. We found these titles enormously helpful. Perhaps you will too ...

• Hip-Hop 4 Dummies

• If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

• Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lagomorphs

(but were afraid to ask)

• Rabbits are from Mars, Mice are from Venus

• Who Moved My Cheese? "

If...Stir

Mardi Speth writes: "Toss in carrots and fears,

A few radishes and tears.

Add hopes and dreams,

And a few darker schemes.

Gently simmer this brew

(It satisfies two)."

If...Swarm

Mardi Speth writes: "We think we may,

We think we might,

Like dancing in the firefly light."

If...Layer

Mardi Speth writes: "Sweater, schmehter!

There's nothing in the world that transcends the joy of being enveloped in Rabbit fluff."

If...Sweater

Mardi Speth writes: "Our paws met earth once again, but the flight had taken us quite a bit north

of familiar territory. We set out immediately for warm attire, as the chill
was advancing along with the night sky."

If...Reverse

"Perhaps Rabbit should've been warned about Mouse's balloons."

If...Surrender

Mardi Speth writes: "Oh, so sweet and tender

is how I will remember

the day in late September

when you gave your heart to me."

If...Dusty

Mardi Speth writes: "A light sugar-coating would simply not do. This job required the EXTRA STRENGTH rose tint, used liberally. Many incantations and applications of fairy dust later, there was still no Rabbit. When the dust finally settled, the sweeping began. In the final tally, the only thing conjured was one big dust bunny."

If...Chicken

Mardi Speth writes: "Rabbit claimed they made a mean omelet, but I thought he was poking fun at my case of the jitters by suggesting we dine here. Well truly, if anyone knows their way around eggs, chocolate or otherwise, it would be he. Indeed, all was quite savory, with a few magical notes! Tales of valour and joy were exchanged well into the night. And after, in the wee hours of dark, we made a diagonal crossing ..."

If...Deja-vu

Mardi Speth writes: "... only this time, there came a flood of memories,

both sad and sweet, of prior crossings. What!? You saw this before?

Your such a kidder."

If...Resolution

If...Whiskers

Making Amends

Buttercup thought about it for a long, long time.

Making Amends

Peet was delighted.

Making Amends

Bygones are bygones.

If...Freeze

Mardi Speth_Bounce

Mardi Speth_Lonely

If...Lost

Mardi Speth writes:

Into the pink drink, I sink.

   Peet?
   Peet?
   Where are you, Peet?
     Peeeeeeeeet!

   Well, isn't this a fine how-do-you-do.

If...Suspend

Mardi Speth writes:

Yippee … let's eat!
   Lunchtime is the perfect opportunity to practice our Cirque du Soleil act.
   Sometimes there's even a bonus to our precarious positionings. If we end up
   nose-diving, my fur becomes a lovely shade of pink for at least a week.
   (Peet, however, is of a different opinion, as he believes the color brings
   his manhood into serious question).
      Peet, more to the left and … whoa …"
          "Peet, more to the left and lower! Whoa …"
          "Peet, more to the left and lower! Whoa …"
           "Peet, more to the left and lower! Whoa …

If...Refresh

Mardi Speth writes:

  There is nothing in the world like a good long nap
   to rejuvenate a girl's spirits. Why, I feel as fresh as the
   first day of Spring! And so, just for you, I will now
   perform my happy dance, á la Isadora Duncan.

Mardi Speth_Secret Garden

Mardi Speth_Shiny

Mardi Sprth writes:

a close encounter
The transport device was just up ahead. It sat, twinkling in the sun, making the eeriest sounds. First it seemed tortured and wailing, then changed to an odd gurgling. We moved in for a closer look and soon found ourselves locking eyes with an alien life form. (Incidentally, we thought it rather curious looking … not a speck of fur on it, or a tail. Still, it wiggled a bit.) Something about it's gaze though, made us feel all sun-shiny on the inside.

Mardi Speth_Hurry

Mardi Speth_Faded

Mardi Speth writes:

   When the feasting was done, we settled in and told
   stories. It wasn't long before the memory of our time
   apart had faded along with the sun, and us.

Mardi Speth_Sight

Mardi Speth writes:

Peet and I lost track of each other yesterday.
   I looked high and low, but couldn't find him anywhere.
   Hmmm … I'd have to help Peet find me!
   I slipped into my le jardin ensemble and waited.
      (It wasn't long before he appeared.)

Mardi Speth_Kernal

Mardi Speth_Jump

Mardi Speth writes:

while we were playing, Peet became so euphoric
   that he suddenly burst into a series of perfectly executed binkies.
   One right after another … the bunny hop, a triple axel, then several
   double salchows preceded an astonishing half loop finale.
   I was riveted by Peet's athletic prowess … and adrift
     with thoughts of Cirque du Soleil.

Mardi Speth_Heights

Mardi Speth writes:

Today my Peet turned me into an animal balloon.

We had the funnest fun ever.

Sometimes Peet was jumpy, and I soared even higher.

This must be how angels feel.

Mardi Speth_Puzzle

Mardi Speth_Vocal

Mardi Speth writes:

HONK … HONK … purrrrr … HONK … HONK … squeak … HONK … HONK … purrrrr …

Peet, like most buns, 'honks' when he's content.
So what makes him happy? Four things are certain …
    He honks when he's eating.
    He honks when if you give him a special treat.
    He honks when he gets attention.
    And he honks especially loud when he snuggles.

Buttercup's happy noises are mostly outside the range for human ears,
however, she never lost her ability to purr after she grew up.

If you get REALLY close, you just may be able to hear what they're saying.
Go ahead, put your ear up against the monitor. They're really quite noisy.

Mardi Speth_Return

Mardi Speth writes:

BUTTERCUP!
Hand it over.

But Peet, you weren't using it.

I was too.

Then what was it doing in the carrot patch?

(sigh)

Just gimme my fluff.

Mardi Speth_Yield

Mardi Speth writes:

Make way!

Make way for the princess!

Make way, I say!

Hey, bub. WHO ME? Yeah, you … GET-OUTTA-DA-WAY!

Show some respect for your princess, you lowly lagomorph.

Mardi Speth_Intention

Mardi Speth_Fluid

Mardi Speth_Suspense

Mardi Speth_Forward

Mardi Speth_Twirl

Mardi Speth_Prepare

Mardi Speth_Grounded

Mardi Speth_Highlight

Mardi Speth_Spirit

Mardi Speth_Sweet

Mardi Speth_Urban

Peet Rev

Whisper

xmas2014

Mardi Speth_Jagged

Mardi Speth_Tutu

Mardi Speth_Jagged Mouse

Passion_Mardi Speth

Peet holding

Mardi Speth_Toy

Mardi Speth_Hat

Mardi Speth_ Mystery Thumbnails

Smart Pencil Revised

IF ... Orbit

Mardi Speth– Buttercup

Mardi Speth_Tropical

Mardi Speth writes:

Peet finally agreed to a spin around the lagoon. Within minutes,
              he was relaxed and having a grand ol' time (as I knew he would).
              I, on the other hand, kept a keen eye on the crocodile that had
              slipped into the water just after we launched.

If...Moon

Hey diddle diddle,

This post is a riddle –

Why did Peet jump over the moon?

The little cat mewed,

To see such a sight,

While Buttercup whistled a tune.

If... Love

If...Love

Mardi Speth writes:

Female mice are so magnanimous. They will feed and care for any pinkie or pup in their burrow, not just their own babies. If that ain't love, I don't know what is.

Sprout Thumbs

Speth_Three

HEAR NO EVIL • SEE NO EVIL • SPEAK NO EVIL

Speth_Skate

Speth_Tea with Fairie

If...Imaginary Friend

Mardi-Speth_Selfish-Giant

"This pastel, illustrating a scene from Oscar Wilde's Selfish Giant, was completed long ago, but it still suits Illustration Friday's word-of-the-week."

Amordibosco

giovedì 3 marzo 2022

Mardi Speth

©2011 Mardi Speth All Rights Reserved • Watercolor & Ink

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