I’ve been entranced with the 3×3 Illustration Annual since I first discovered it one Saturday in Barnes and Noble. Naturally, I sat with it in the B&N cafe enjoying the eye candy more than my beverage. My book wish list is always lengthy, but I bumped book title #1 and bought the Annual. Since then, I’ve poured over the work, and offer it to young artists to demonstrate what’s going on in contemporary illustration.
Summer 2011 I received an email from Charles Hively informing me that one of the illustrations I submitted was chosen for the 2012 Annual, and I was to send a final jpeg for print. The email came at a tough time for my family and my attention was elsewhere. I sent off a jpeg and later worried that I’d sent an inferior copy…(I aways have multiples and I’m not so great at labeling them-that’s gonna change).
A few days ago, the book arrived. And while I will never be entirely pleased with any piece I make, I am honored to be included in this publication. I’m still not sure which copy I sent, probably not the best one, but C’est la vie.
Thanks Charles Hively and the judges. Right now, I’m burning to make a new piece to submit sometime in the near future.
When I saw this illustration, the first words that popped into my mind were “Space Cadet”. I love your artwork! You are truly an amazing artist, and I have really enjoyed looking through your artwork today! Keep up the excellent work! 🙂
🙂 Space cadet works! Thank you for visiting!
That’s so cool – congratulations!
Thank you!!!
Wow, that is such a fantastic thing! First, the painting is just mesmerizing. I think it’s those green eyes. Love the purple hair and that little doll with the striped stockings. Just wow. But congratulations on this, I can’t imagine how thrilling it must be. 🙂
Pretty thrilling. Thanks so much Cindy.
I knew this one was worth a much closer look! Wow, she is so impish and inspiring… If I had seen her as a kid, I think I would have felt so much better about being a girl! Awesome! (and best wishes for next year!)
Thanks!
Oh, that’s one of my favorite illustrations of yours! Congratulations. SO proud for you!
Thank you Carol!
Congratulations 🙂
I love the illustration, the movement and the colours are brilliant!
I ❤ your work 🙂
You are very sweet, and I thank you.
Great news and well deserved!
Thank you David!
This is one of my favorites. I love it. So well done and the subject matter is divine!
Congratulations. That must have been fun – even more so because you weren’t in place to hope or expect anything. It’s a great illustration, I just love the expression of the kid. So, yes, keep on submitting new pieces.
Thanks and absolutely= I submitted and put it out of my mind, so a very pleasant surprise.
This has always been one of my favorite Elena illustrations. Yes, keep submitting. Good luck on the next one.
Thank you Lynnor. The pressure is on;)
Of course! Richly deserved Elena- you are amazing.
Too kind but much appreciated.
Oh that is wonderful Elena! And well deserved. Congratulations. 😀
Ah, that’s lovely. Thank you Karen.
Fantastic, Elena!!!
Was a huge surprise Pat. Thanks!