tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.comments2015-01-25T21:44:07.910-05:00Debbie Palen IllustrationDebbie Palenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-58593456142726949552015-01-25T21:44:07.910-05:002015-01-25T21:44:07.910-05:00Thanks for your appreciation, Mike and Wiley!
Wil...Thanks for your appreciation, Mike and Wiley!<br /> Wiley, what a treat to find you here! I'm tickled that you love the art and took the time to tell me. It was fun. Thanks for authoring a great book! I hope that it will be very popular. Maybe we will get the chance to work together again in the future.<br /><br />Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-54878950790137760582015-01-24T19:43:51.216-05:002015-01-24T19:43:51.216-05:00Debbie:
I am the author of this book and AM SO LUC...Debbie:<br />I am the author of this book and AM SO LUCKY you agreed to illustrate it. You are amazing and I love, love, love the art. Thank you!!!<br /><br />wileyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083009207564245766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-35590373269935597602015-01-22T13:59:39.543-05:002015-01-22T13:59:39.543-05:00Two posts in a week, WOW! (reminds me I need to up...Two posts in a week, WOW! (reminds me I need to update mine. Sigh...)<br /><br />Regarding your artwork...it is such a joy to look at (as usual). Wonderful characters, rendering of details, and use of colors.<br /><br /> I am always surprised by your work. For one thing your style and methods are so unique, yet you do them so well. For another, I love your combined use of traditional and digital. You seem to marry them together seamlessly. I wish money wasn't so tight, because I would love to own some of your sketches! :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-77297509129421256272014-11-26T13:40:04.655-05:002014-11-26T13:40:04.655-05:00Wonderful colors, and the rendering is fantastic. ...Wonderful colors, and the rendering is fantastic. The picture is also very nostalgic. Thanks for sharing! <br /><br />BTW I was able to find all 5 (w/o ruining it too much,the one near the girl was pure genius. I almost didn't find it!!! Integrated so well...)<br /><br />I look forward to posts about your book!Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-83268756928128843992014-11-26T10:26:48.598-05:002014-11-26T10:26:48.598-05:00 Oh Tim, that is such a great compliment. Herrima... Oh Tim, that is such a great compliment. Herriman could draw a mesa blindfolded. I bow before that genius. Have fun with all your Krazy Katz!! Happy Thanksgiving!Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-49130473429427355112014-10-04T13:17:34.086-04:002014-10-04T13:17:34.086-04:00Incredible work, Deb! I loved it all especially th...Incredible work, Deb! I loved it all especially the landscapes. You're the only person I know who draws a mesa better than George Herriman.citizentimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662209256719948933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-70555125653978303762014-09-15T01:15:14.891-04:002014-09-15T01:15:14.891-04:00 Thanks, Susan! Yes, I do use photoshop! No cintiq... Thanks, Susan! Yes, I do use photoshop! No cintique.Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-27595942357731851592014-09-13T17:43:55.061-04:002014-09-13T17:43:55.061-04:00Your colors are so rich, I was wondering if you wo...Your colors are so rich, I was wondering if you worked in PS. Do you use a cintique or a wacom? Very nice illustration.Susan Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547716258556985359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-91209665013559008142014-07-28T18:25:46.164-04:002014-07-28T18:25:46.164-04:00HI MIke! Thanks for your interest. The reason I ...HI MIke! Thanks for your interest. The reason I used the colored pencil/ pastel art instead of black and white was purely because sometimes I need the satisfaction of having them be pieces of art ( I may do something later like frame and sell the bunny and squirrel), PLUS I knew I wanted to draw the right side as traditional art and they would match better.<br /> No, I never envisioned myself doing science or nature oriented articles when I first started out. Maybe the road takes us where we need to go. I do learn a lot and I do care about helping kids learn, especially about nature.<br />Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-63326891441663630122014-07-28T16:46:27.078-04:002014-07-28T16:46:27.078-04:00Thanks! This was an informative post. I'm curi...Thanks! This was an informative post. I'm curious as to why you used pencils/pastels for your animals instead of what I thought was your usual charcoal to digital method (especially having to incorporate them into an actual photo)? How often do you switch back and forth? <br /><br />And this is random, but did you ever picture yourself illustrating "science" oriented articles about animals and nature when you first started out in illustration? Regardless, you do such a great job...and I'll bet you get to learn a lot by doing them! (though I'm sure A LOT of research is involved...)Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-5886495579292693582014-04-18T13:43:00.963-04:002014-04-18T13:43:00.963-04:00cuteness all around. i like the music on the demo...cuteness all around. i like the music on the demo. :)sheree boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315417875732407978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-12802487787715145162014-04-18T13:40:54.225-04:002014-04-18T13:40:54.225-04:00love love love this book!!! It is so stunning, De...love love love this book!!! It is so stunning, Deb!sheree boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315417875732407978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-76110093457962540312014-04-18T13:40:03.989-04:002014-04-18T13:40:03.989-04:00awww...i love puffer fish. i used to have one. H...awww...i love puffer fish. i used to have one. He was super cute until he started to eat his fish tank mates. that gave me sad face.sheree boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315417875732407978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-118615388447637352014-04-18T13:38:43.828-04:002014-04-18T13:38:43.828-04:00so fantastic, Deb. love the crows and all the att...so fantastic, Deb. love the crows and all the attention to detail and their little outfitssheree boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315417875732407978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-35049877502516307252014-03-22T08:29:22.275-04:002014-03-22T08:29:22.275-04:00Wow! Congrats Debbie! I'd also be proud to be ...Wow! Congrats Debbie! I'd also be proud to be a part of such an amazing and I can already tell, a successful collaboration! Julissa Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00243745823822383657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-3208412165137600482013-11-07T14:06:06.538-05:002013-11-07T14:06:06.538-05:00I love these! More 3-D, please. Really terrific.I love these! More 3-D, please. Really terrific.Jim Paillothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12523477163744341664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-64343341313742534632013-11-07T11:55:03.183-05:002013-11-07T11:55:03.183-05:00Thanks, Mike! I like your "brew" story...Thanks, Mike! I like your "brew" story too. And my condolences on your cat's passing. <br />Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-85358274545229184902013-11-07T08:08:12.592-05:002013-11-07T08:08:12.592-05:00Witch: A book that I would gladly buy and read! I...Witch: A book that I would gladly buy and read! I loved the sketch and immediately recognized the character when I saw the character on this post!Mike Blake Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168077552602232214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-4079833797915788242013-09-22T18:38:33.074-04:002013-09-22T18:38:33.074-04:00i like those wee legs on the caterpillar. and who...i like those wee legs on the caterpillar. and who doesn't love a bat wearing some nap pies! :) Lovely ills as always, Deb. And i really love all the leaves...and the expression on the birds singing!sheree boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315417875732407978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-5247265935074090332013-09-13T14:49:48.462-04:002013-09-13T14:49:48.462-04:00Snow my goodness, Shirley... Thanks! Snow wonder w...Snow my goodness, Shirley... Thanks! Snow wonder we are illustration buds!Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-52765086412852163452013-09-12T19:34:59.869-04:002013-09-12T19:34:59.869-04:00I just LOVE your work, Debbie. SO much snowy-goodn...I just LOVE your work, Debbie. SO much snowy-goodness and always top-notch! Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-76684841278402627032013-08-21T06:56:44.296-04:002013-08-21T06:56:44.296-04:00Cronuts!! I did not even know about them until now... Cronuts!! I did not even know about them until now. How exclusive! Glad you giggled; but don't choke on your proletariat dunkin' donut! :) Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-33904711165612553462013-08-21T06:52:00.900-04:002013-08-21T06:52:00.900-04:00Thanks, Sheree! Yep, he done dropped his nuts! Hey...Thanks, Sheree! Yep, he done dropped his nuts! Hey... wait a minute...those are MY nuts!<br /><br />Debbie Palenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156542390822619185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-71237981976585399782013-08-14T20:55:34.315-04:002013-08-14T20:55:34.315-04:00What...no elitest cronuts?! this illo is cute and...What...no elitest cronuts?! this illo is cute and makes me gigglesheree boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315417875732407978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777404987495411290.post-24906385214399024252013-08-14T20:54:31.942-04:002013-08-14T20:54:31.942-04:00I don't know who stole your nuts but it looks ...I don't know who stole your nuts but it looks like the squirrel done dropped his! heehee...I think the tote is adorable!sheree boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315417875732407978noreply@blogger.com