Tuesday, September 9, 2008

IF: Clutter


Really I just should have posted a picture of my house for this one, but since that would have been cheating, I opted to do an illustration. This is a spin off of last week's Illustration Friday entry. Instead of memories being filed away, this represents all of the clutter that gets built up in the mind over time. Useless facts, phone numbers that are no longer used, but can't be forgotten, advertisement jingles, etc., etc. Sometimes I think this "mind clutter" takes up useful storage space from new information streaming in, and that's why I forget so much. If only this clutter could be cleaned out to make room for more important information, data I actually want to remember. If only...
:)
Nessa Dee
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28 comments:

  1. kathy hareSeptember 9, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    I love this, a gorgeous illustration..

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  2. damonSeptember 9, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    lovely drawing

    i need to get one of those cleaning elves

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  3. JuanSeptember 9, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    Great stuff Nessa!

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  4. LittleStorySeptember 9, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    I never can wait for your IF entries Nessa. What great ideas!

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  5. Tom BarrettSeptember 9, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    Really great idea! I like all the textures you've used for the clutter.

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  6. Scott FuhrimanSeptember 9, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    I think this is such a great illustration. I think this, together with your piece from last week, are the start of a great series! Really well done. Super creative and perfectly executed. I love the feel of both of them. I'll be checing back to see future entries. Thanks!

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  7. tammySeptember 10, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    I hope it is part of a series too. As usual I love the color choices and the dust. It represents just what you described

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    My first thought was an elf trying to clean up in the midst of Christmas. I get the mind clutter though too. Really wonderful

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  9. AbbySeptember 10, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    Thanks for reading! Do you think I have enough blogs? One of these days (once house and dental school are over) I can pare it down and just have one. I enjoy your art and pics of A&F and always, always the conversations with Finn. Not that Audrie doesn't have anything interesting to say....

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  10. Fantastic FigmentsSeptember 10, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    hehehe I love the comment "take a picture of my house" I think most of us can relate to that, but I think your illustration it much more creative and should I say deliberate. I don't think any of us mean the clutter it just happens.. Love your art very expressive :)

    Smooches,
    Steph

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  11. Mark CavellSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    One of my faves. Fantastic line and texture matched by a lovely idea.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:17 AM

    Love it ! Very cute and sweet :)

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  13. Michael VillegasSeptember 12, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    Fantastic piece. I really like the texture and mood you created!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    great piece. love the composition and the idea!

    teri

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    what a wonderful illustration - nice colors and balance. Congrats on pick of the week!

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  16. Kimberly RobelloSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    This looks very nice! Great job! I love his cute little butt.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:15 AM

    THis is lovely!!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    Congratulations, Nessa, well done! Very charming work.

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  19. sHandke ARTSeptember 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Lovely Work! And congrats on being the featured Illustration Friday artist. I also wanted to share that I've posted a short blurb about both IF and shared your work on the Community Sketchbook. Check it out: http://communitysketchbook.blogspot.com/2008/09/illustration-friday.html

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  20. valerie walshSeptember 12, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    i love this and the beautiful textures :)

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  21. UnknownSeptember 12, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    I really like this illustration. Love the combinations of texture and linework. Inspired color choices as well. Last week's piece on "Memories," is quite nice too.

    Congratulations on being the feature IF blog!

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  22. yoon seeSeptember 13, 2008 at 4:42 AM

    Congratulations!
    Lovely clutter piece that brings new message-Joy at work.
    Evidently, doing chore is such a joy & fun here. Like having a party!!!
    Thank you, you remind me of work could be play, play could be work.
    So have fun and be happy in all things we do.
    Yes, loving it.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    Congratulations on pick of the week. And I like the painting of Winston the Westie. Sully the Westie approves. :)

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  24. Nessa DeeSeptember 14, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    Thank you all for your kind comments! This has been so exciting, and I really appreciate all the feedback!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    Fantastic work! Love that texture.

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  26. The BoomerangSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    love this illustration and last weeks too! ran across you from the illustration Friday site.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    i love your illustration , congrats:)

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  28. milanrubioSeptember 19, 2008 at 3:05 AM

    Fantasticwork with the textures. The mood is awesome. I really like the composition. And the text patterns are so fresh...
    Love the non-digitial render,
    Great!

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