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Published: 2008-12-26 14:29:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 5344; Favourites: 82; Downloads: 37
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Description Follow him for he knows the way!

These were my Christmas cards for this year. I don’t usually do ‘artist cards’, but as a few people mentioned they wished to send me their own, I thought it only polite to do something myself. Harlequin cat was the result, inspired by Venetian detailing and Baroque design, and accompanied by little red bells. I sent only a few of these out this year… perhaps next time I’ll be better prepared!

Merry festive period everyone!

(Artwork © Leona Preston 2008)


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Comments: 95

EagleWingGallery [2009-01-21 11:48:43 +0000 UTC]

ever try to get a job with hallmark or american greetings? well done. nice drawing. design, and layout

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Leopreston In reply to EagleWingGallery [2009-01-24 14:20:20 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, I'd have jester cats dancing all over their cards! ha ha!

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wadifahtook [2009-01-09 11:34:37 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful design! I bet they loved these.

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Leopreston In reply to wadifahtook [2009-01-09 22:14:43 +0000 UTC]

Yes, but the bells seems to have been a design flaw... most of them went missing in the post. Noooo! XD

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lennan [2009-01-07 18:45:56 +0000 UTC]

I love this. Although I think mine lost its little red thingy in the mail. Sadness. But I still loved it. I hoped you've received mine...with the..er essay written in it. XD

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Leopreston In reply to lennan [2009-01-07 20:08:50 +0000 UTC]

Oh noooo! You're the second person to say that. I'm sorry, it's my fault really... I should have put bubble wrap around the bells I think.

Btw, oh yes! I certainly did! I love the card you sent and the 'essay' was wonderful. ha ha, as you could tell from my card, I'm lame when it comes to writing essays! XD

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lennan In reply to Leopreston [2009-01-07 22:40:03 +0000 UTC]

It's the machines I tell you. Those things are evil!


Awww, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm way too good at just filling cards with writing. XD

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faerywitch [2009-01-02 01:11:14 +0000 UTC]

I love it! He looks like so much fun!

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Leopreston In reply to faerywitch [2009-01-02 16:58:26 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, oh he is... if you follow him into the never-ending maze that is.

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faerywitch In reply to Leopreston [2009-01-02 17:08:09 +0000 UTC]

XD

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primulatook [2008-12-31 07:13:37 +0000 UTC]

simply charming!

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Leopreston In reply to primulatook [2008-12-31 11:38:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Aubergine-Head [2008-12-30 22:35:01 +0000 UTC]

Such detail!

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Leopreston In reply to Aubergine-Head [2008-12-30 23:05:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Aubergine-Head In reply to Leopreston [2008-12-30 23:10:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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ohTHATsean [2008-12-29 00:46:31 +0000 UTC]

KITTY

Nice cards

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Leopreston In reply to ohTHATsean [2008-12-29 15:34:17 +0000 UTC]

KAT, I'M A KITTY KAT, AND I DANCE DANCE DANCE... XD

Thankies muchly Sean!

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Poila-Invictiwerks [2008-12-28 17:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Professionally inked/shaded - what material did you use for the card?

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Leopreston In reply to Poila-Invictiwerks [2008-12-28 20:54:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh, it's just normal white card stock, medium thickness.

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Tsuchan [2008-12-28 05:13:35 +0000 UTC]

NICE card. The cat character you created is really cute and I like his outfit.

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Leopreston In reply to Tsuchan [2008-12-28 12:15:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you... he certainly seems to be enjoying the masquerade.

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ThirdPotato [2008-12-27 15:39:18 +0000 UTC]

I GOT YOUR CARD haha!! I love it so much, and showed it to my family, who of course, couldn't believe someone drew it XD My grandfather kept asking "so she drew this?" Haha, but ja, I just love the design. Your research is well paid off! XD I love Venetian design. It's really quite awesome. Thanks again!! Hope you're enjoying the holidays and have a great New Year!

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Leopreston In reply to ThirdPotato [2008-12-27 15:47:59 +0000 UTC]

Bwahahaha, and I got your card too! Now I have stolen all your Curcios. Ha ha ha ha! It's lovely how your card has been made using all those layers. Now it sits on my shelf... with nervous Curcio looking out.

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ThirdPotato In reply to Leopreston [2008-12-27 19:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha XD I'm glad you got it safely too! Ja, I was on a card making binge this year XDD

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Leopreston In reply to ThirdPotato [2008-12-28 12:21:06 +0000 UTC]

Hee hee!

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MadKatter [2008-12-27 04:47:47 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, those are neat. The gem is a nice touch!

Hope you had a merry!

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Leopreston In reply to MadKatter [2008-12-27 15:50:03 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, thank you, and the same to you too Katters.

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LobaMusicana [2008-12-27 03:20:55 +0000 UTC]

Freaking-adorable. The cat's costume is so beautifully done!

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Leopreston In reply to LobaMusicana [2008-12-27 15:50:14 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you!

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The-Almight-Vincent [2008-12-26 22:43:49 +0000 UTC]

amazing!!!!!

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Leopreston In reply to The-Almight-Vincent [2008-12-27 15:50:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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The-Almight-Vincent In reply to Leopreston [2008-12-31 13:39:56 +0000 UTC]

Np!!

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CaptainJacksLuv [2008-12-26 22:32:43 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I really like the eyes

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Leopreston In reply to CaptainJacksLuv [2008-12-27 15:50:50 +0000 UTC]

They'll stare at you... FOREVER!!! XD

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CaptainJacksLuv In reply to Leopreston [2008-12-27 19:48:28 +0000 UTC]

OH NOES! XDD

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Leopreston In reply to CaptainJacksLuv [2008-12-28 12:17:13 +0000 UTC]

MWAHAHAHAAAA! XD

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CaptainJacksLuv In reply to Leopreston [2008-12-30 01:42:30 +0000 UTC]

*hides inside cardboard box* YOU SHALL NEVER SEE ME!

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Leopreston In reply to CaptainJacksLuv [2008-12-30 12:24:44 +0000 UTC]

Hey, where'd you go? *eyes* XD

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CaptainJacksLuv In reply to Leopreston [2008-12-31 01:52:11 +0000 UTC]

yesssssss......

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Puppeteerz [2008-12-26 22:24:05 +0000 UTC]

That looks really cool. You draw eyes with really nice detail.

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Leopreston In reply to Puppeteerz [2008-12-27 15:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you.

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LeSoldatMort [2008-12-26 22:01:57 +0000 UTC]

That's a one little cute jester x3
Love that costume, expecially jingle bells 83

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Leopreston In reply to LeSoldatMort [2008-12-26 22:03:25 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, every jester must have bells!

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LeSoldatMort In reply to Leopreston [2008-12-26 22:34:54 +0000 UTC]

That's right :3

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Leopreston In reply to LeSoldatMort [2008-12-27 15:54:01 +0000 UTC]

<3

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666eternity [2008-12-26 21:25:11 +0000 UTC]

aawwww. they're lovely!!!!!!!!!! Great job on that!!!!!!!

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Leopreston In reply to 666eternity [2008-12-26 21:25:34 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you!

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ShoJoJim [2008-12-26 19:34:19 +0000 UTC]

Aw that's so sweet! I love the little mask on the stick and the frills and the hat and the puff balls on the shoes and the wiggly coat tail things and those GLOVES. And that cat, that fluffy tail is so cute and so are the fuzzy cheeks! And the whiskers! And the pretty designs on the corners! Those little red bells are so neat! Wow! Goodness!

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Leopreston In reply to ShoJoJim [2008-12-26 19:59:28 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha ha ha, nothing ever slips your notice, does it? Hee hee!

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DamonHusky [2008-12-26 18:41:23 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully done, Leo! I'll have to send you a card and get on your mailing list next year.

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