Friday, 24 March 2006

Illustration Friday - Monster


This is an illustration I did for a sweet little book called 'The Tale of Trellie the Troog' by Douglas Hill. Troogs are described thus:

'Old stories of scary monsters only tell about things like trolls and ogres. And while troogs could be scary, they weren't as horrible as trolls or as ugly as ogres. They knew, of course, that people were always frightened out of their wits if they saw a troog. But troogs just thought that people were a little odd.'

They're perfectly right, of course!

Anyway, enjoy!

Lots of love,

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21 comments:

  1. lorna24 March 2006 at 18:22

    This is gorgeous. I especially like the trees- they're magnificent. And the rolling hills- looks like there is a bit of a mist out there in the wilds.

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  2. Teri C24 March 2006 at 20:39

    Oh my, these do look like monsters I would not want to meet anywhere but on this pc. Great job!

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  3. Leeza Hernandez Illustrator24 March 2006 at 22:08

    Adorable Cathy - this is a great illustration, I love it!

    I got your ducky-love ATC, too thank you so much, have agreat weekend.

    :)

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  4. Leeza Hernandez Illustrator24 March 2006 at 22:09

    weird .. can't seem to post my comments ...

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  5. Leeza Hernandez Illustrator24 March 2006 at 22:09

    Adorable Cathy - this is a great illustration, I love it!

    I got your ducky-love ATC, too thank you so much, have agreat weekend.

    :)

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  6. Leeza Hernandez Illustrator24 March 2006 at 22:09

    Adorable Cathy - this is a great illustration, I love it!

    I got your ducky-love ATC, too thank you so much, have agreat weekend.

    :)

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  7. Princess Pepper Cloud24 March 2006 at 22:18

    this is spectacular... love the expression and the mood of it all

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  8. Lee24 March 2006 at 23:42

    the troog looks cuddly in a troog kinda way...:) this is really a neat illustration cas, love it :)

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  9. Lee24 March 2006 at 23:45

    the troog looks right cuddly - in a troog kinda way of course...I really love the depth in your illustrations...you get such a neat effect with hatching...I always enjoy your work :)

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  10. georg25 March 2006 at 01:52

    Beautiful image! It's a fairytale-atmosphere in it! The colours, the trees, the owls and all the others goes together in a wonderful image - great, really!

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  11. CRISTOSOVA25 March 2006 at 12:01

    He looks like a perfect Norwegian Troll :)
    Great!

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  12. Joanna25 March 2006 at 12:58

    Glad the troog had cat's for friends. I had a nightmare painting a night time grave yard scene ones yours is brillient. Waiting for my boyfriend to finish putting the wheel back on his car so we can go to London via queen mary resvoir to drop his boat off. Then we can go and see the exhibition I'm really looking forward to it. I have not been before so.

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  13. Heartful25 March 2006 at 19:02

    How true, he's a cutey. Beautiful drawing.

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  14. The Unknown25 March 2006 at 21:37

    What a wonderful illo and story. Troogs rock!
    love

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  15. Sweet Pea25 March 2006 at 22:31

    I think this troog is very cute!

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  16. carla26 March 2006 at 04:48

    Oh, I like this! The atmosphere is spooky, and the big monster looks appropriately scary. I love the cats:>

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  17. TXArtcGal27 March 2006 at 03:15

    The big guy looks scary...but, loveable! Awesome drawing...and, love the whole feel of it! VERY nice!

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  18. TaraLarsenChang27 March 2006 at 06:40

    I especially like the background - the colors and atmosphere are lovely - a very nice counter point to all the black creatures. Fun illustration.

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  19. Aravis27 March 2006 at 15:20

    What a great illustration! Beautifully done. :0)

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  20. Joanna31 March 2006 at 20:09

    I did make it to the exhibition eventually. That wheel on my boyfriends car took along time. It was really great to see so many different styles in watercolour. I was a little disapointed I did not spot your paintings I was looking forward to seeing them in reality I was probably just being dopey or something. Hope you make it on Sunday.

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  21. Poll31 March 2006 at 20:11

    hello !!

    Very good blog !

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