Red. The Black Bear. You might say he's a little "empty". He's sweet as pie, but dumb, dumb, dumb. Bribe him with berries and wine and he'll love you forever.
Ok, sorta cheated this week. No time to draw for Illo Friday right now so I had to dig up something from my files. This lil' character was created (amongst many) for a show I was developing a couple years back. The pitch got good reviews, overall, but it never found a home. waaaaa! My friend Al and I had a great time working on it though. We laughed, we cried and a little like our pal, Red the Black Bear...we consumed much vino too.
Yea! I am happy to re-introduced to Big Red! I loved your whole concept for the pitch. I must admit the Yeti was my favorite character you designed for that show.
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Steve
Excellent.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind killing a bottle with big red myself.Bet he has good taste.
love his arms
That's a shame you never got a show for Red - he's a cutie! Love his prickly fur.
ReplyDeleteBear is cute. I like he’s little ears sticking up like that. So what’s that fish up to then? Looks like he’s having a bit of a chat with someone outside the picture! Perhaps he has had a few sneaky swigs of the poor bear’s wine and is now at that have-I-ever-told-you-?-you’re-sound-man-you’re-sound-you-are stage.
ReplyDeleteSorry about that. I think I got a bit carried away there; it’s very late at night here so please excuse me.
Hurray! Red strikes again! Strikes out, maybe? I always liked Bunny's pink fur, but Red always seemed like he'd be a sweet friend. His head may be empty, but I'll bet his heart isn't, hmm?
ReplyDeletejaja funnier than joggy bear :D
ReplyDeleteAdditional opinion: I don't think you need be apologetic about drawing from your archives for IF, Paige. I think your position's an enviable one. Having an archive full of images ready for action is a testament to your unstoppable creativity! Neat-o!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable painting. I especially like the look on his face as he gazes at the berries and wine.
ReplyDeleteAh, I remember Red. I always thought he, and the other characters, were super cute. Shame really that they never got picked up, they would have made for such a great show. Still, its good to see him again. Love the tree trunk table
ReplyDeletehi...do you design greeting cards? i am a fellow artist and just stumbled across your site. will be back. peace, inky
ReplyDeleteI've never seen him. Where the heck was I. I never get to see the cool stuff. Well.. until now I mean. Cool bear. Now I don't feel so empty.
ReplyDeleteooh, Red's cute! haha..
ReplyDeleteWe all love the little characters we have created, even though they may not have found a worthy 'home', yet. But they'll always have a special place in the heart of the creators :-)
ReplyDeletewow - I'm loving your art. When the signed copies go on sale be sure to mention it in your blog.
ReplyDeleteAhh - finally, an artiste true and true of the drawing / doodling kind... Greetings my dear! Me, I am, verily, a mere artist of the written word... Sometimes Wordsmith, Scribe, Pen-dismantler, Quill Quiverer, Master Scribbler, Écrivain, Author, Lyriciste, Poet, Homme de Lettres, Fabricant de Fantaisie, Sonhador, Auteur, Rédacteur, Escritor, Wiseman At Large, Concepteur, Rhymer, Paper Portender, Dream Weaver... and I have EFP powers! Vastly different from ESP, I assure thee... *lol* (E.F.P. simply means that I am fluent in English, French and Portuguese! :).
ReplyDeleteStop by my blog sometimes - hope we can WORK TOGETHER eventually... words need visuals and the opposite can be true too - with the right project! ;)
Ah yes, I remember Red also. Whatever you put out there Paige, it's always good.
ReplyDeletewow, I love Red the Black Bear. He looks so cute. I'll give him some food so he'll love me forever. Sweet.
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I feel the same way as Red looks sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI was just perusing your blog and I just love your illustrations! They have such a unique, yet nostalgic look to them. Art has never been my thing, though I always wanted to have that gift. (Unfortunately, I have a tendency to screw up a stick figure!)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing more of your work!
:)
Paige, love your bear, Red. He does look pretty "empty"! I've been keeping up with your blog for awhile now, and I've finally decided to participate in Illo Friday, too. Check out my blog sometime if you get a chance: http://whitneyandrobert.blogspot.com/.
ReplyDeletestumbled apon your blog today and im lovin your drawings! especially like the METROPOLITAN girl drawings. going to keep checking back here :)
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutley charmed by your doodles. I'm a new blogger, and just included a link to your site. Take care...
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i just saw your blog. and was wondering what you use to draw. ive been experimenting with many mediums. i like your work.
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ReplyDeleteThere is so much happiness in your illustrations, Paige! Even the dead fish that is going to be consumed is content in its fate! Excellent piece as always.
ReplyDeleteOkay,
ReplyDeleteIf I had half your talent I might be able sell better shirts of cafepress.
Keep up the cool drawings, I mean, they are great.
Hi Paige,
ReplyDeleteI've been told that you could help.
I'm trying to replace my blog title by a graphic i created but though i can now get rid of the title, the graphic doesn't seem to take the good place.
Could you help?
Thanx
Fanny
The big brown guy reminds me of the yeti in Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, only brown.
ReplyDeleteI just ran across your blog. Good Lord...could you be any more talented?
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI chanced upon your blog from drinkit and I am most taken with your doodles. Kudos!
If you do not mind, I am going to link you to my blog. :)
Thank you.
I love this picture. The crazy thing is I just got back from Yosemite National Park and there were tons of Bears there. Backpacking is fun :0).
ReplyDeleteI love your illos ... great blog
ReplyDeleteyour illustrations are amazing! I would love to use your work for my office's Family Day t-shirts for the kids!
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You are wow! Superb!
ReplyDeleteI love your illustrations. Please tell me - do you sit down and do this for life? is this your occupation... enjoy drawing illustrations on your mac (i presume..)
Duh! Why am I anonymous... thats me... msg me if u have the time! kisses from London
ReplyDeleteI love your artwork, Paige. Just wonderful! And the colours, ahhhh... :) No wonder you'e getting lots of work.
ReplyDeletewonderfull art here wonderfull art
ReplyDeleteWell alrighty then!
ReplyDeleteSweet. Speaking of dumb bears reminded me of Winnie the Pooh and his obsession for hiney. At least this one's obsessed with wine :-)
ReplyDeleteCute blog!!
ReplyDeleteJust when I think your work couldnt get any better... :)'
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I just wanted to say that your illustrations are AMAZING!
ReplyDeletefine artwork!!!
ReplyDeleteyou have very creative illustrations.
ReplyDeletewow!
ReplyDeleteStumbled upon your blog this afternoon (thanks to Blogger's Home Page). This is some doodling Paige!
No! Not just doodling!
ciao,
D.
I must say that I really love your style of artwork. I especially love this piece, though I can't say what it is about it. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
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Hey Paige -
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at random blogs and found yours by complete accident! Weird. Well, now that I know where your blog is I'll be sure to check in more often.
I saw you because of Blogger, which I never look at, but I'm so happy I did!
ReplyDeleteAre any of them for sale? Please e-mail me via my webpage.
:) I added a link to your page from my page...
ReplyDelete^ I completely agree. ^
ReplyDeleteYou've got a great blog, and that's a really cute bear! :-)
I just wanted to tell you that I love love LOVE your illustrations!
ReplyDeletestumbled upon your blog through blogger... very interesting characters... do you animate them into a short film as well?
ReplyDeletewow, your blog's always refreshing to the eye... well, in a way :)
ReplyDeleteYou've got a nice blog and pictures are amazing :] You have a true talent, and I'm sure a great future in illustration.
ReplyDelete¡¡Fantásticas ilustraciones!! Te felicito, me encanta este espacio que has creado. ¿Cómo se dice en inglés, "cool"? i don't speak english very well, sorry, but your blog is a wonderwall, like the Oasis's song.
ReplyDeleteAdiós!
Hello from another Paige. Just wanted to say thanks for the daytime entertainment. Your art is such fun. I am sure your goals are much loftier but some drawings would be fantastic for a set of notecards. Just idea. Thanks again - looking forward to your next post!
ReplyDelete'elo again :) uhm, wanted to take the youngest blogger title :P no offense syushi.. and yah, I suck at art, hence the reason for my frequent visits here. Keep up the good work Paige !
ReplyDeleteHi Paige!
ReplyDeleteI was updating my blog and saw that you're listed under the "Blogs of Note"!!! Pretty cool!
Lisa :)
coool! that bird bath especially, also aging. how do u make these 'cartoons'?
ReplyDeleteVery cool site. Love your illos and your blog name.
ReplyDeleteYour illustrations are great.
ReplyDeletePlease post more!
Hiya. I was just blog hopping and stumbled on your blog, and I love your art. <333. You're so talented.
ReplyDeleteHi Paige, I am new to ur blog. I love it a lot. I have an art blog of my own too, but I am trying to be better. If you are interested, come visit me there:-)
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
YOU ROCK!! Very cool artwork, yo.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures
ReplyDeleteNice work simple but cute.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up....
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hahaha omfg that bear looks so dissapointed!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!
MY GOD! Ur an awesome illustrator! I absolutely looooooooove your work!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm begining to feel empty myself. Time for another post from Paige me thinks.
ReplyDeleteI love your illustrations! The bear has got it going on
ReplyDeleteCool piccies!
ReplyDeleteI must say thanks for sharing your works, its very relaxing and thereaputic. Please blog more often...
ReplyDeleteHello, great blog! I'm bookmarking it now.
ReplyDeleteI've got a virtual pet online site/blog. It has virtual pet online related stuff.
Come see us soon, alright?
LOL! I like him!
ReplyDeleteYour stuff is beautiful!! Don't ever stop drawing. Your talent is just too great.
ReplyDeleteI really like your artwork. I'd love to see you add an extra level by putting on captions, or perhaps drawing a series or two.
ReplyDeletefirstly, i like your illo.. its simple and yet beautiful... (found your link at another contributor's illo) then i saw your comments.. 110.. tssk.. now i find a couple of spammers.. brr now they do comments too? tired of unnoticed emails eh?
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ReplyDeletebonjour de france - j'aime tes illustrations :)
hi there
ReplyDeleteit is such a amzing weblog i have ever seen .
shahab
what super cute pics!!!
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