Wednesday, November 16, 2011

New York Book Fair!

Yesterday I received a very exciting phone call from LaNette in New York. She was wondering if I could create an illustration for their school's Winter book fair. She inspired me with words like "cozy" "warm" "books" "fireplace" and "snowy window scene." I couldn't resist! The image was playing in my mind before we hung up. The challenge: due the next day at 5:00pm!


That night (early this morning) I went to bed with the illustration penned and sized on watercolor paper, with some under painting completed. I woke up at 6am to get some work done before we went to town. On the way home I had the shocking realization that 5:00 New York time is 4:00 Iowa time! That provided me with the extra shot of adrenaline I needed! I finished at 3:30. Just in time to scan and send it.

The illustration is 81/2 by 11 and will appear on 11 by 17 posters that will be hung around town. It is exhilarating to think my little illustration will be seen around town in New York :) LaNette really liked it and we agreed that it was by the grace of God that it was completed on time. Praise to the Ultimate Creator!
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6 comments:

  1. Sara BurrierNovember 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    AMAZING opportunity, stunning illustration! I am so lost in your imagery...and that's a great thing! I keep looking and looking, find more stuff to look at! :D I am so overjoyed to hear about this commission. May it lead to more and can I get an AMEN!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Natalie! This is so so so awesome! I'm loving the way God is using your gifts for His glory and oh-so-glad we get to see the results :) Love it!

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  3. LindaNovember 16, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Natalie, what an amazing opportunity for you! God is going to do amazing things! I love all the details. You really nailed "warm & cozy". So excited for you :-)

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  4. Monika BaumNovember 17, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Wow! This is perfect! And I am amazed at how you got it done in such a short time! Amen, God's grace it is. What a fantastic opportunity, I am excited for you!

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  5. stroeherJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Natalie, WOW! My sister Amber told me about this illustration and your crazy time frame to complete it. Im at an aww for words when I look at your artwork. Its simply georgous! You can just get lost in all your fine details. You have such a talented, creative mind, that im sure never stops. Im thrilled for you! :)

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  6. Natalie GrovesJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Hi! Thanks for looking! I'm so glad you enjoy my illustrations, they are so fun to create and I love it when others enjoy them too : ) Your sister is great, she always encourages me a ton!

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