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,

P xxx

21 comments:

lorna said...

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.

Teri C said...

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

Leeza Hernandez Illustrator said...

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

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

:)

Leeza Hernandez Illustrator said...

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Leeza Hernandez Illustrator said...

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

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

:)

Leeza Hernandez Illustrator said...

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

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

:)

Princess Pepper Cloud said...

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

Lee said...

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

Lee said...

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 :)

georg said...

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!

CRISTOSOVA said...

He looks like a perfect Norwegian Troll :)
Great!

Joanna said...

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.

Heartful said...

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

The Unknown said...

What a wonderful illo and story. Troogs rock!
love

Sweet Pea said...

I think this troog is very cute!

carla said...

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

TXArtcGal said...

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

TaraLarsenChang said...

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

Aravis said...

What a great illustration! Beautifully done. :0)

Joanna said...

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.

Poll said...

hello !!

Very good blog !