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Stilts Illustrations

March 13, 2013

Sometimes, it feels like I’m walking on stilts. A little wobbly, somewhat uncertain, viewing the world from a not-entirely normal perspective. Thrilling too – good things, I think, are afoot.

These are illustrations I created a while ago. Digitally done, with scanned in origami paper overlays. They feel spring-like to me. What do you think?

Filed in: digital, illustration • by sanae • 8 Comments

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  1. Venus

    March 13, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Spring is afoot indeed! The skydiver makes me smile.

    Hmmm… “normal” perspective… what’s considered normal these days? I prefer MY “normal” … it’s much more interesting and definitely happier. 🙂

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    • sanae

      March 13, 2013 at 5:57 pm

      That’s definitely a good way to look at perspectives (no pun intended) Venus! 🙂

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  2. Sarah

    March 13, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Hi Sanae, I just found you via You and Mie and wanted to tell you how utterly smitten I am with your blog. I love the aesthetic and the mix of content and, at the risk of sounding like a non-honors English teacher, you really do have a fantastic voice. Looking forward to following along!

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    • sanae

      March 13, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      Welcome Sarah! I’m so thrilled you’ve found your way here. That Cherie, isn’t she the best? She’s sending me lovely new readers like you!

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  3. Lucinda

    March 13, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    How are you able to work in so many different mediums with such talent? You excel at the tactile with the fabric, embroidery (which I can personally vouch for:), and watercolor, but are also able to do the technological as well. Simply amazing! Love the panda bear sequence:)

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    • sanae

      March 13, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      You’re making me blush, Lucinda! Thank you for the kind words – I think I’m a bit schizophrenic when it comes to doing things. I have a pretty short attention span so I try everything to see if I like it. Some stick more than others. I’m a horrible driver (with absolutely no sense of direction) and can’t do math to save my life, fyi. 🙂

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  4. xenia

    March 14, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    beautiful!
    (i have a crush on the parachutist and the pink teapot:)

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  5. Pavitra

    March 17, 2013 at 2:01 am

    Good gracious, is there any limit to your talent?

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