When painting out-of-doors, there are many hazards to an impending masterpiece that artists resign themselves as having to put up with- wind, rain, and curious onlookers to name a few. However, as Ella the Monsterette set up her easel in a breezy back-alley in Rome, the telltale ruffling of feathers alerted her to a much more insidious danger- the hazard of perching pigeons above. Ella had suffered the harsh critiques of pigeons marring her other canvases, and she knew this would not do. The rotund little monster picked up her art materials and shuffled off to the end of the alley, where the light was best and the avian dangers scarce.
Soon enough, the pigeons followed her, hoping for scraps. As the wind picked up, smallclothes and leaves flying through the air, Ella sighed. Perhaps her masterpiece could wait another day.
Acrylic, pastel and coloured pencil on illustration board, 28 x 41 cm.
Comments
f end Says:
This piece and the lovely story that goes along with it are amazing!
All of the details and the wonderful colors! I am in awe of your talents.
Saiyaeh Says:
How very unique, and the complementary story is most delightful. I am not that...fond...of the creature, but the technique and the way you fashioned the image is most pleasing. The warm colours and the overall depiction certainly provides a sense of inner beauty, even with that odd, but curious little creature. On a further note, I simply adore that modest dragon with the pigeons.
Cerbrus Trainer Says:
Aww, that's cute. I love the briliant reds and oranges. It's so calm and warm, and the entire picture is like that. No colors clash, they all mix together smoothly and stay close to their families. And yes, that little guy has the feelings quite right. I find it difficult to do any sort of art outside when anything can come on my paper or overlook it. Nice way to relate a common feeling in such an interesting and creative way.
Cerbrus Trainer Says:
Aww, that's cute. I love the briliant reds and oranges. It's so calm and warm, and the entire picture is like that. No colors clash, they all mix together smoothly and stay close to their families. And yes, that little guy has the feelings quite right. I find it difficult to do any sort of art outside when anything can come on my paper or overlook it. Nice way to relate a common feeling in such an interesting and creative way.
Drakhenliche Says:
Damn pigeons.
I like the addition of the laundry - along with the warm colours it makes this feel really down to earth :)
mangalover Says:
yeah, another of your wonderfully detailed master-pieces. Ella is such a cute little monster
those large eyes and droopy ears are SO adorable!! i love how u drew the hair, it really looks like it's blowing in the wind along with the leaves. like always your detailing are AMAZING! from the brick wall behind Ella to the patterns on the pigeons to the fine hairs on Ella's upper lip(?). i also love all the warm colors u used on the background. makes me feel all nice and cosy just looking at the picture 
and that little green dragon on the washing line is just gorgeous!!!
renner Says:
...wow.
i am absolutely speechless.
allytha Says:
this is just fantastic on so many levels. Like all your other pieces, the detail is incredible, and you you always manage to make it so that it's not overwhelming. The creture design is great, unique and charming. I love his expresion. The color is rich and eyecatching.. and the concept is just adorable. awesome, awesome work.
pr0ph3t Says:
hahaha wonderful! what a cute little rotund monster
Draggo Says:
Wow! Just...wow!