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KelliRoos — You're Not Alone

Published: 2007-10-08 18:15:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 2015; Favourites: 56; Downloads: 33
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Description 5 x 9 inches watercolor on watercolor paper

I wanted this one to be a little softer, so I didn't use an ink outline, I left the roughness of pencil shine through. I've seen it used effectively before, and I think it works okay here. I feel I've improved since my last giraffe work.

I couldn't make it as sad as requested, and the background once I drew the giraffe I couldn't make one that made me happy. I had to add the boy to cheer up the piece some. Hope that's okay tallycat!

A giraffe that is upset cause it can't go the little kid rides.
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Comments: 40

SilverZeo [2009-10-22 05:14:06 +0000 UTC]

Awe.

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KelliRoos In reply to SilverZeo [2009-10-24 14:57:32 +0000 UTC]

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tudelia [2008-09-25 09:51:12 +0000 UTC]

beautiful giraffe pattern...

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KelliRoos In reply to tudelia [2008-09-30 03:45:39 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you! I referenced and tried to get it right, I feel the colors are about right too, too bad he is so sad, I hope the boy can warm his heart.

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GillianAlexiel [2008-03-14 17:49:49 +0000 UTC]

i really dont know what it is <3 i just adore your giraffes so much! this is so cute <3

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KelliRoos In reply to GillianAlexiel [2008-03-17 02:05:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you!

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DBGlider [2008-02-09 10:20:22 +0000 UTC]

this is really cute and sweet
i love the softness of the piece, not felt just from the pencil lines but also from the colours

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KelliRoos In reply to DBGlider [2008-02-09 21:34:21 +0000 UTC]

oh thank you I'm glad you enjoy that quality as well.

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clrkrex [2007-11-25 02:48:14 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwwwwww!

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Pennae [2007-11-15 20:32:15 +0000 UTC]

giraffe + icecream makes me think about a very sick joke
poor giraffe, i hope the kid can make her happy.

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LemnosExplorer [2007-11-03 19:40:39 +0000 UTC]

sweet and tender

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Cmac13 [2007-10-15 16:15:38 +0000 UTC]

this is splendid you are certainly creating a wonderful giraffe series

sorry about your Cubs and my Yankees - maybe next year who do you want in the World Series - Boston/Denver ?

my partner is a native of the Netherlands and always laughs when i refer to our final baseball playoffs as the world series

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KelliRoos In reply to Cmac13 [2007-10-16 02:44:33 +0000 UTC]

No championship for Chitown or the Big Apple, yeah.

I definately want the Rockies in this! 20 out of 21 games is crazy!! I don't really care so much for the other teams. Indians I think would be a more interesting baseball story, but the Soxs would add more media interest. Oh! Game just ended, looks like the Tribe is up 2 to 1. You follow the AL better, which team is stronger? Which will win the pennant?

Yeah, that whole world series thing is weird, but I would miss the name if they changed it!

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Cmac13 In reply to KelliRoos [2007-10-16 14:51:45 +0000 UTC]

yep, no champs in either but Alex Rodriquez finally hit a home run in post season play there is that

having the second biggest payroll in baseball i thought the Sox would grind the Indians up in no time - nothing is farther from reality the Indians are playing wonderfully well

i agree - the Rockies are burning up the track i fell asleep last night with the Dbacks ahead 1 to 0 so i'm not sure if the Rockies winning streak held up or not -

i also agree that we are a little arrogant calling it the *WORLD* series, but baseball is a sport so i don't think we'll change that name any time soon i'd miss it too looks like it will be the Rockies and the Indians let the games begin

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KelliRoos In reply to Cmac13 [2007-10-18 18:41:02 +0000 UTC]

We'll see if the Rockies can stay that hot after their days off. I was wondering if they'd have a lull after the NLDS, but no such thing happened. I hope so, go National League!

I'll have game 5 on tonight, we'll see if Josh Beckett can be the ace and get it back to Boston. This is great baseball!

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Cmac13 In reply to KelliRoos [2007-10-19 14:02:08 +0000 UTC]

yes it is wonderful baseball imagine 7 to 1 Boston certainly did come back with a bang back to their ball park on Saturday to see if they can make it happen although i do think Cleveland will have their victory sooner or later and i do agree, this much time off may effect the Rockies in a negative way - guess we'll see

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KelliRoos In reply to Cmac13 [2007-10-21 07:00:20 +0000 UTC]

Of course! Thank you for selecting me!

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MrFujisawa [2007-10-13 03:51:39 +0000 UTC]

What?! Ice cream is deadly to giraffes! That diabolical Billy, what will he think of next, feeding Pop Rocks and Pepsi to ostriches?!
But seriously, I like the composition.
Mr. F

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dragonavants [2007-10-13 02:55:15 +0000 UTC]

It is so darn cute and adorable, I simply love it

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KelliRoos In reply to dragonavants [2007-10-13 16:16:22 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you! This one for how simple it is touches me as well.

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Poila-Invictiwerks [2007-10-09 13:52:28 +0000 UTC]

What a way to cheer up! Sweet tooth goodness...

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klazien [2007-10-09 08:46:59 +0000 UTC]

How sweet .... A big crying giraffe and a small boy ..

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tir-ri [2007-10-09 05:02:18 +0000 UTC]

Adorable! I really like those muscles that giraffe has: so smooth and nice

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KelliRoos In reply to tir-ri [2007-10-09 05:12:59 +0000 UTC]

XD Thank you tir-ni! I enjoy the shape of the giraffe too.

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KittyRose [2007-10-09 01:29:30 +0000 UTC]

Aww, poor guy. The little boy is so kind

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j0rosa [2007-10-08 23:46:18 +0000 UTC]

the giraffe looks sad but the way, your artistic style/drawings makes it a sweet and cute piece

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Ravenhaven [2007-10-08 23:08:50 +0000 UTC]

I like the no ink outline effect. It looks great!

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KelliRoos In reply to Ravenhaven [2007-10-09 05:13:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad it is working okay.

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Ravenhaven In reply to KelliRoos [2007-10-09 11:39:18 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome!

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Realms-Master [2007-10-08 21:19:25 +0000 UTC]

I agree, the soft pencil lineart works really well. It leaves a softer edge than inking it. Good job! And the giraffe is so sad....but yay for the boy! He's so sweet. This is a good pic because at first you're sad, then the boy's kindness cheers you up.

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KelliRoos In reply to Realms-Master [2007-10-09 05:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Oh good! That's what I ended up going for in this, I think I can refine my pencil some more I'll enjoy the not inking for particular pieces.

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Realms-Master In reply to KelliRoos [2007-10-09 05:47:16 +0000 UTC]

Yay! And thanks, you gave me a tip on how to do watercolors, through this. I'll need to try pencil lines with my Pepperbumpkin story

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KelliRoos In reply to Realms-Master [2007-10-09 18:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Yea!

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AestheticDevil [2007-10-08 20:24:21 +0000 UTC]

Love the form of the giraffe!

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KelliRoos In reply to AestheticDevil [2007-10-09 02:49:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you! That is what strikes me most about this too. The giraffe is so large, yet, his posture and presence on the page is small.

I think I'm going to practice no ink but bringing the pencilwork visible. I enjoy the texture.

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NatAsplund [2007-10-08 18:50:01 +0000 UTC]

awwwwwwwwww thats sooooo cute! yeah thats totally ok! this is super cute anyhoo! great job! XD

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KelliRoos In reply to NatAsplund [2007-10-09 05:16:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you, so glad you still liked it! I really did try drawing an amusement park in the background. I knew what I wanted to do with the giraffe very quickly. But I drew 3 other backgrounds and I didn't like them at all. They distracted from the giraffe. And I really liked how I drew the giraffe. XD

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NatAsplund In reply to KelliRoos [2007-10-09 06:04:33 +0000 UTC]

yeah understandable it happens to the best of us XD it still turned out really cute though!

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Enjoydotcom [2007-10-08 18:33:53 +0000 UTC]

I LOOOOOVE it.
Okay, enough with the caps, but this is really great.

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KelliRoos In reply to Enjoydotcom [2007-10-09 02:45:03 +0000 UTC]

That is okay, glad you enjoy it!

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