Friday, September 2, 2011

On we plod

This is the second go at writing this post. The other one kept on snarling up Firefox and I have restarted the computer a number of frustrating times.

Not much art done this week. So much for being ahead last week! I have had the pages out on the floor most of the week and have been fiddling around with different colours and position of the animals etc. Also spent a lot of time looking for free pictures of animals.
I am liking them more and more! Hopefully next week I will have a whole lot more letters cut out and can show you more pages like this.
Oh - and yes, Aardvark needs a double A. It has it now. You might notice that I have changed the lettering a bit in that it's got movement around the animals. And I love the clever cat! Trying to get in touch with the photographer who is, I believe, called Claudia Romero and you can see more of her work here. Details about Beverly Joubert (Aardvark photo)  in post below

N is difficult, I've given up on newt and night owl and am trying a Nyala right now. It's a Southern African antelope. I tried to put up a picture of one up before and I think that's what mucked up the blog so here, instead, is a link to a photo of one This is the most adorable site of new born zoo animals. So what goes with a Nyala? Nice, nifty, noticeable or .... any ideas very welcome.

Have fun on Paint Party Friday I hope to have a bit more new next week.
Posted by Rosie Kaplan at 5:10 PM

30 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Love your animal alphabet. I have never heard of a nyala before, so will have to look it up! Happy PPF, Valerie

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  2. HelenSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    What a great idea and I have also never heard of a Nyala before. Happy PPF

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  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I love the movement of the letters. Great job!

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  4. NettySeptember 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Such a great idea and you have loads to keep you busy........lol Happy PPF, Annette x

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  5. wednesdaySeptember 2, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Plodding is still progress, right? Keep it up!

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  6. SHERI COOKSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    These are wonderful. I want to see the WHOLE alphabet!!! Happy PPF!
    Other adjectives: Naked, Narrow, Nappy, Naughty, Needy, Neglectful, Nervous, Nice, Nimble, Notorious, and Numb.
    Other animals: Nanny Goat, Nightinggale, NightHawk, Nurse Shark!

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  7. carol l mckennaSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Awesome creation and very colorful ~ Love them! ~Thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  8. Kristin DudishSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    It's coming along beautifully - I love seeing all of the colorful pages laid out together... Hooray for your wonderfully vibrant colors!

    I also like the way you've given the text movement - I think that adds a lot to the page :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  9. Jaime HaneySeptember 3, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    great colors on your letter cards :) interesting project!

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  10. EVASeptember 3, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    They are coming along nicely! I've never heard of a nyala. It will be interesting to see what you do with it.

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  11. Joni NickrentSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Your animal alphabet is coming along GREAT! Always fun to come up with the best animal for the letter and how it will mix with the rest! My Alphabet Soup project was one of my most fun! happy PPF! POP ART MINIS

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  12. FayeSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Wonderful and colorful alphabet! Nyala is new to me. Good luck with that one!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I think nimble, since they look like a kind of deer.

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  14. Karen IsaacsonSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    The first "N" adjective I came up with was "Nefarious" - not much of an affirmation. LOL.
    The pages look great - it may feel like plodding, but it sure looks like progress! Love that picture of the cat.

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  15. lynne hSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    hi rosie,

    thank you for your kind words over at my place! yes, i draw with my nondominant hand because it 'bypasses' the left brain. and because i like the look and energy of drawings done with my left hand a lot better than my right...

    what beautiful, soulful blogs you have... and happy!

    i couldn't respond to your comment by e-mail because you don't have an e-mail addy associated with your blogger acct.... just in case you want to know that... : )

    xoxo

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I had never heard of a nyala either - but they're so beautiful! and I agree - I imagine they would be nimble! You are making progress and I'll look forward to seeing the whole alphabet.

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  17. ChristineSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    the details are coming along nicely!

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  18. GeckostoneSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Wow the nyala pics are adorable!!! I never heard of one before either! Of course I'm still partial to newt too, you know me and my wiggly reptiles and all, lol!Is narly ( like in " kowabunga narly dude") too outdated? Not even sure how to spell it, ha!I like the sound of Narly Newt!Or is it really a K like knarley dude? Great paintings whatever you choose, I love seeing the alphabet come alive!!!!Deb

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  19. GlorV1September 3, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I like the idea of an animal alphabet. Awesome and very colorful. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. TerrieSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I've been watching to progress of this project and I have to say ... it's lookin' good!

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  21. Elisa ChoiSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    keep up the good work.. lovely creations and perfect for children learning the ABCs.

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  22. Sadee SchillingSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    "C means you are clever like a cat." That is just the cutest thing, and the picture of cats reading is so sweet! I love your project and the sense of humor you bring to it!

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  23. Cre8tiveQueenSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    These are great! I love your positivity! =)
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Nat

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  24. Carola BartzSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I have a hang for the word nifty, so that would be my choice!

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  25. Cynthia SchelzigSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I really like these. I think they would be great in a classroom for children who are learning English. Happy PPF to you too!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I LOVE seeing the progress of your book, also the way you changed the lettering to move around the illustrations was a stoke of brilliance- can't wait to see the next bit of progress!

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  27. JulieSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I really enjoy seeing your progress here, it's coming along wonderfully!

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  28. Lilac & LavenderSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Wow, I love your art! Just checked out some of your sunsets... you're a wonderful artist. Just beautiful! This alphabet project is so cute ~ I've got a 4 & 6 yr old who would love them... especially the cat!

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  29. Jen @Sadie InspiredSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    What a clever, colorful and very artistic alphabet! Any child...and adult too...would love it. :)

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  30. VictoriaSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Gorgeous..these are all so beautiful and inspiring!
    Victoria

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