As an artist, I'm having a blast with this project that I recently started. It has been something in the back of my mind for some time and this week I took the initial step to actually start putting my idea to paper. I know that I am just a few sketching into it but I really wanted to share some of the fun I am having. I'm not sure if the end result will actually be a published children's storybook, but I am having fun illustrating what I hope will be at least a real keepsake for my grandchildren. I have a lot of work to do since I currently have 6 amazing grandchildren all wanting their stories to be told.
I'm just using watercolor and pen and ink to make these sketches. I have no idea if this is the best medium to actually use to illustrate a story, but I feel I just have to get the ideas on paper and they can then be refined as I learn the correct processes. It is going to be a learning experience for me but I'm feeling up to the challenge.
With a real dog that is very much as big as a small pony, the inspiration for this story is not hard to come by. I have all kinds of funny ideas about the problems and benefits that one wee little girl could face with such a large pet.
When you are just a snip of a girl, taking your giant dog for a walk is more like a fun park thrill adventure than a chore.
Sleeping can be a challenge when your bed dog is more like a bed HOG!
Tea parties can be very frustrating affair when one of the guests have such bad manners that knock over all the invited guests, break the table, step on your entrees and spill the party beverages.
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I promise to keep updating this blog as I come up with more and more pages to my story. If you are interested in seeing more of my artwork, please click the gallery tab above or visit my webpage at
julietownsendstudios.com
