tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post1963263184463653666..comments2023-08-26T16:48:02.288+10:00Comments on Being Ruby: Art With Heart: May GibbsJulie@beingRUBYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-91297145328078051382011-12-21T08:07:11.542+11:002011-12-21T08:07:11.542+11:00This is neat! I also had two original copies of th...This is neat! I also had two original copies of the complete Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and there were indeed, colour plates as well as the black and white drawings. As an illustrator/artist I find that poring over the pictures as a child influenced my work as a child.Sue MacDonaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-49443583270347999882011-03-17T12:25:52.481+11:002011-03-17T12:25:52.481+11:00Julie, what a gorgeous and sentimental post for me...Julie, what a gorgeous and sentimental post for me... I spent my childhood tucked up in bed with Snugglepot & Cuddlepie! So beautiful.<br /><br />Angela xAngela Steynhttp://wickerandstitch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-35793360951326554982011-03-16T13:52:10.571+11:002011-03-16T13:52:10.571+11:00Oh my, how lovely. I especially like the first one...Oh my, how lovely. I especially like the first one. Such darling artwork!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-49498124186952517702011-03-15T19:14:58.790+11:002011-03-15T19:14:58.790+11:00wonderful words, Julie. Love the title. Actually l...wonderful words, Julie. Love the title. Actually love everything made with heart and passion. warm hugs to youDesign Elementshttp://design-elements-blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-36121580223420473942011-03-15T08:44:27.618+11:002011-03-15T08:44:27.618+11:00Fantastic Illustrator, Looks like the old childcr...Fantastic Illustrator, Looks like the old childcraft books. My Uncle was an Illustrator Mutt and Jeff. yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-83167423995674248952011-03-15T07:33:06.850+11:002011-03-15T07:33:06.850+11:00Wonderful, thanks for sharing.Wonderful, thanks for sharing.Elisa Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699581292917725280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-74892736131841725812011-03-15T06:27:36.779+11:002011-03-15T06:27:36.779+11:00What absolutely endearing images. So cute. I am su...What absolutely endearing images. So cute. I am sure children can't help but love them.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-47900106312053382232011-03-15T02:09:24.999+11:002011-03-15T02:09:24.999+11:00Those early books really had impact on me too, so ...Those early books really had impact on me too, so i really understand your love for her work. Little people so relate to stories about little people. She draws them sweetly but not "cutesy"....hard to do! Nice job with the photoshop too. You are a real wizard with that...very cool. Hope it's sunny over on your side of the world. We are above freezing at least with piles of melting, ugly snow. Have a walk on the beach for me! best, Susanmermaid galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678555215616371872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-2988730157186945702011-03-14T21:11:05.260+11:002011-03-14T21:11:05.260+11:00Hi Julie, oh I missed some of your post's caug...Hi Julie, oh I missed some of your post's caught up now, I think with out clouds on the boat picture, May Gibbs what a drawer wasn't she amazing! The little characters seem so real I can understand as a child you could be drawn into such an imaginary world, you would just want to be a part of cuddlepot & snugglepie. I know I would have I love the storys of the mice from Brambleyhedge loved reading them to my kids when they were little. Well Julie my caluculations when you were on the Oriana I was on a ship called MTS Daphne (costa cruises) sailing around the caribbean so we were on the ocean waves, but in different sea's :)) have a great week Julie xExquisite Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858476511919120207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-32044335885202802092011-03-14T20:02:23.181+11:002011-03-14T20:02:23.181+11:00Good morning dearest Julie,
Oh, I just saw more p...Good morning dearest Julie,<br /><br />Oh, I just saw more pictures of Japan and it is too heartbreaking, indeed. Our prayers are all we can offer, being so far away...and LIVING in LOVE for each other is another way I know I can survive. Life IS so precious. Keep creating such beauty my dear, life is at your fingertips. AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-86858971986934707812011-03-14T19:11:06.280+11:002011-03-14T19:11:06.280+11:00Magnificent series of illustrations with a mix of ...Magnificent series of illustrations with a mix of B / W. I love them. I wish you a wonderful week!Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-16635483986022503602011-03-14T17:01:14.308+11:002011-03-14T17:01:14.308+11:00I love your posts, Julie! You always share such in...I love your posts, Julie! You always share such intriguing things and make me look at things differently than I perhaps would have typically... I love these, and the connection to childhood warms the heart. Thank you for sharing :)<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful new week,<br />xoxoSarah Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929770496186549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-30400761836414769392011-03-14T13:24:01.081+11:002011-03-14T13:24:01.081+11:00What a delightful posting. Thanks for introducing...What a delightful posting. Thanks for introducing me to May Gibbs and her magical creatures!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420304054870082302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-7750188265977490162011-03-14T13:18:42.357+11:002011-03-14T13:18:42.357+11:00is she related to the bee gees?is she related to the bee gees?simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-23150649451094478032011-03-14T12:18:18.701+11:002011-03-14T12:18:18.701+11:00Well that was fun and so unexpected to find here. ...Well that was fun and so unexpected to find here. The images are just darling and I think you did a beautiful "paint job" with yours. Such sweet little happy faces.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190096917851087676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-78802427072652334312011-03-14T11:02:30.939+11:002011-03-14T11:02:30.939+11:00Thanks Julie for introducing me to May Gibbs. Wond...Thanks Julie for introducing me to May Gibbs. Wonderful and inspiring indeed. Glad it made the cut in the decluttering. Would be a shame to not hold on to sure a treasure. <br />Been absent in blogland myself lately. Bad little blogger I am!<br /><br />hugs,<br />CaroleCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812929183991250426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-29414585758799353322011-03-14T11:00:27.835+11:002011-03-14T11:00:27.835+11:00These are so charming! I can see why you would be ...These are so charming! I can see why you would be influenced by her art. I love your interpretations too. But my favorite part? It's the idea that the pictures could so resonate with you that your imagination recalled them bursting with color. It is true what they say. The best are is that which moves us.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026642983521186196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-9946642302899658152011-03-14T09:49:37.553+11:002011-03-14T09:49:37.553+11:00Snuggle pot and cuddle pie!! My favourites :)Snuggle pot and cuddle pie!! My favourites :)Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255310309447767848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-68301352527928032372011-03-14T08:47:07.698+11:002011-03-14T08:47:07.698+11:00Oh this is lovely. I loved May Gibbs when I was s...Oh this is lovely. I loved May Gibbs when I was small and it is lovely to be reminded how gorgeous her work is. <br />Anne xx**Anne**https://www.blogger.com/profile/05595796965034742923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-5242772886773238702011-03-14T06:48:38.780+11:002011-03-14T06:48:38.780+11:00These are beautiful Julie and I think you did an i...These are beautiful Julie and I think you did an incredible job "coloring" the photo. It looks very vintage still and brings the photo to life. She seemed like a very wonderful woman. Her illustration are magical and isn't it interesting the way our childhood minds saw things completely different then our adult minds! Some days I wish I could look at life again through those eyes. :)<br />I hope you had a great weekend!!michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757389045798739976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-35843659702372366902011-03-14T06:13:45.675+11:002011-03-14T06:13:45.675+11:00Her art (and yours) is just WONDERful and from loo...Her art (and yours) is just WONDERful and from looking at the bibliography, she lived a long life!<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-23424481527702687452011-03-14T04:45:24.686+11:002011-03-14T04:45:24.686+11:00Ooooh such fantastic ilustrations! Love good child...Ooooh such fantastic ilustrations! Love good children books so much! Have a relaxed rest of sunday!Martinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13574063839585346586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-89855647303878802022011-03-14T04:23:24.293+11:002011-03-14T04:23:24.293+11:00You did a great job with the Photoshop, Julie! The...You did a great job with the Photoshop, Julie! The colors look amazing. May's artwork reminds me of Rose O'Neill's Kewpie. Very charming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-44680090092663876742011-03-13T23:39:16.607+11:002011-03-13T23:39:16.607+11:00Delightful post Julie...thank you for introducing ...Delightful post Julie...thank you for introducing me to this talented artist and her charming work. Love the colors that you chose...how fun to paint in Photoshop....Laura @ 52 FLEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095761354333333105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-33149468668354474482011-03-13T22:42:34.380+11:002011-03-13T22:42:34.380+11:00Good morning dearest heart,
You are making me wan...Good morning dearest heart,<br /><br />You are making me want to get down into my little drawing studio and draw again. I hadn't drawn in about two months since our renovations,and these works of art are what I enjoy trying to emulate. I am glad you are finding joy in sharing for WE LOVE what you have!!! Your vision through the lens always gives us a better view of the reality....so much needed in these days of HARSH realities. So hope you are well, AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.com