When I’m creating, I’m usually in the “zone” as my family calls it! So, in the zone, intense vivid colors catch my attention. So there are very few pale colors in my portfolio at any time. This piece was used for my banner on my first blog.
This piece created some time ago, is my ode to pale pastel colors.
I like creating in black and white first (either graphite or pen) and then color is built upon that. Many times, I will leave parts of the image in black and white, generally it’s the face and I add color to the background or the clothing. It’s a style preference for me, but it is also, my experience of how many people view others, in terms of black and white, yet we can see the landscapes surrounding people in brilliant colors! So my motto and artistic statement, is “Illuminating the black and white of life in vivid color”
Anyhow, this is a pale, playful piece for me, Pale to me is pastel colors and polar bears. But, I like living my life in full vivid colors! Peace
Oh, such a lovely polar B. I love your colors. Thanks for your last comment on my last week illo.
Comment by Gordana — January 16, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
I posted a polar bear, too. One of those pale things that doesn’t seem to pastel, I think. I’m not terribly in to pastels.
Comment by Kate — January 16, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
wonderful – this reminds me of the bear in the Golden Compass books – i love this painting
Comment by adrienne — January 16, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
Beautiful – like the contrast between black/white and color. It seems to add another dimension to the piece
Comment by Kathannah — January 16, 2009 @ 10:16 pm
I like bears and You captured him very well!
Comment by cartuneman...John — January 16, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
Oh this bear is so pale and beautiful. Even whimsical.
Comment by TeriC — January 17, 2009 @ 12:05 am
There is some good color development in the background of your piece. I like the subtle expression on the polar bear (or at least, what I perceive as a polar bear’s possible range of expression). They look so cuddly but they will mess you up!
Comment by Christina Rodriguez — January 17, 2009 @ 12:59 am
Cute white pale for the polar bear.
He win! So peaceful:)
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Comment by yoon see — January 17, 2009 @ 4:35 am
i like his pose and expression, as if he is telling something.
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Comment by isay — January 17, 2009 @ 6:12 am
it is very cute!! really want to give it a hug
Comment by owl eng — January 17, 2009 @ 7:32 am
A very distinctive piece of work. Love the expression.
Comment by Momo — January 17, 2009 @ 9:00 am
I like the way you think Indigene!
The polar bear is a familar favorite!
Comment by Roberta Baird — January 17, 2009 @ 11:14 am
I have always loved this bear!
Comment by kathy hare — January 17, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
You do pale most beautifully. Love the contrasts.
Comment by Tessa — January 17, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
Now this is so appropriate for this week’s prompt! Bravo!
Comment by Shani — January 17, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
I like your art. You are very gifted.
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Comment by rachete — January 17, 2009 @ 2:47 pm
very nice illo!! pale and cold…
Comment by carga — January 17, 2009 @ 6:45 pm
What a sweet face! Very nice.
Comment by valerie lorimer — January 17, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
Sweet Bear!
Comment by Lucy Autrey Wilson — January 17, 2009 @ 8:48 pm
This is just perfect for Pale. You do animals very well. I’m still learning how to do them. You have captured him perfectly. Great work.
Comment by vanessa newton — January 17, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
there’s a real intensity in the bear’s eyes, it’s a great image
Comment by Cobol — January 17, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
Hi there my friend. Thanks for leading me to this wonderful illustration of yours. I like how the bear pops out from the purple background. Very nice!
Comment by Björnik — January 18, 2009 @ 3:41 am
very cute!
Comment by Christina — January 18, 2009 @ 6:43 am
The polar bear is perfect for the prompt! I love watching the polar bears swim at the Children’s Zoo in NYC.
Comment by Vicki Smith — January 18, 2009 @ 8:19 am
Yes, I saw it before in your blog. Good work.
Comment by Tomas — January 18, 2009 @ 10:51 am
Terrific work!!!
Comment by Digital Scott — January 18, 2009 @ 2:12 pm
Just beautiful. Really powerful and magical.
Comment by Eric Barclay — January 18, 2009 @ 9:17 pm
There he is! I miss seeing this guy. Beautiful drawing. And those paws!
Comment by Bella Sinclair — January 19, 2009 @ 5:12 am
What a beautifully pale illustration. I love the way you use vivid colors, but as is evident in this illo, you also work wonderfully with pale pastels.
Comment by Michelle Henninger — January 19, 2009 @ 10:07 am
A fitting topic for ‘pale’. He is a great bear, you have capture him so well. I agree that he looks like the bear out of ‘The Golden Compass’.
Comment by Sandra — January 19, 2009 @ 10:54 am
I remember seeing this polar bear. I always enjoy getting to see him. Delightful image.
Comment by Kat — January 19, 2009 @ 11:02 am
Thanks :D
Your Polar bear is a classic!
Comment by maldito columpio — January 19, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
Great concept and illo! kudos!!
Comment by Matthew Smith — January 19, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
When I see this beautiful pale image I always think of you :)
Comment by valgalart — January 19, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
WOW! I luv your personal statement, so fitting. I tend tp prefer vivid colours as well but have a hard time breaking away from my comfy graphite pencil. Luv yoru illustration!!
Comment by Vanessa — January 19, 2009 @ 2:39 pm
Great idea for this week’s IF subject. Love the art work too.
Comment by Frank Hansen — January 19, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
beautiful polar bear, let’s pray that their existence doesn’t pale!
Comment by jrt — January 19, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
i have always like your polar bear so its nice to see him/her take centre stage on your blog for us to comment. He is beautiful.
Comment by gai — January 19, 2009 @ 6:31 pm
It’s gorgeous, Indigene! I have a thing for polar bears (allright, I have a thing for all animals!), and I love the way yours is looking straight at us. I also like pastel colors, and the soft background really works well in this painting.
Comment by Monica — January 19, 2009 @ 8:36 pm
Love him–now and before. :) Very nice.
Comment by christy — January 19, 2009 @ 10:52 pm
White things painted with bits of color definitely convey “pale.”
Comment by painterwoman — January 19, 2009 @ 11:22 pm
cute bear, but no “teddy”.
I like it!
Comment by sophie philo — January 20, 2009 @ 5:47 am
Hi, Indigene! your pastel gamme of coulours is sweet and as sleepy rose winter! I like it! But I am happier too among vivid colours singing around ;-)
Thank for your comments, always earliest and bringing warm breath :-)
Comment by cati — January 20, 2009 @ 9:01 am
Love the bear! Beautiful soft colours. Thanks for your comment too!
Comment by Sarah — January 20, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
i’ve been away from IF for so long, your blog has a brand new look! i’ve missed looking at your lovely illustrations!
Comment by johanna — January 20, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
oooh i love bear….
Comment by soulbrush — January 20, 2009 @ 1:40 pm
I recognize him (her?)! You were able to make it look warm – not easy at the North Pole!
Comment by Jenn DesAutels — January 20, 2009 @ 11:31 pm
Beautiful work of your polar bear. I just love polar bears…although..I hate winter..LOL
Comment by Lisa — January 21, 2009 @ 2:38 pm
Ooh! Beautiful!
Comment by Cathy — January 21, 2009 @ 5:58 pm
I’ve always loved this polar bear illustration on your blog – it’s beautiful. Like the look of your new blog too!
Comment by nicky linzey — January 22, 2009 @ 4:58 am
I was always fond of this bear as well. It is nice to see him again. He’s perfect for this theme.
Comment by Jennifer — January 22, 2009 @ 12:46 pm
What a cute fellow… (looks like he has just taken seat at the table and is waiting to get his meal served ^o^)
What you said about people perceiving other in black and white while they see the surroundings in color really made me think.
Comment by :) Silvia — January 22, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
Polar bears are very in this week, hee hee! Yours is especially wonderful!
Comment by sketched out — January 22, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
I always enjoyed your polar bear on the other other blog. I had missed him. I am glad you brought him out again. He is really wonderful. You’ve captured him so well!
I also wanted to add that I appreciate your positive attitude. Thank you for your recent visit. Your words were inspirational and wise. Thank you.
Comment by Edrian Thomidis — January 22, 2009 @ 10:59 pm
Great illustration,love the polar bear,great style
Comment by theartofpuro — January 23, 2009 @ 8:20 am
beautuful bear and motto!
peace
Comment by AndyDoodler — January 25, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
That’s a great idea using a polar bear for describing “pale”
I too find myself going into a “zone” hours can just fly by during that time too!
Comment by Andrea Lynn — January 27, 2009 @ 11:27 am
nice painting!
Comment by enigma — February 4, 2009 @ 7:29 pm