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Thursday, May 3, 2012

whimsicality


a little sneak peek into the whimsical world of sophie blackall.
her illustrations make me smile in a very big way,
and i'd gladly share my chocolate stash with her any time!

enjoy your weekend, sweet bloggy friends!  
xo



{you can watch this video in larger format here!}




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17 comments:

  1. JeanetteMay 3, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Lori, Thanks for sharing Sophie with us, what a delightful video. Her voice is so melodic and comforting with her beautiful painting to accompany it! I'll be following along with her work. It also brought back memories of my days on the "F" train, although it was much more crowded back then.
    Hope your weekend is splendid!
    Hugs and rich, chocolately love,
    Jeanette

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  2. Lisa Graham May 3, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I've seen this before...and I am so happy to be able to "like" it on YouTube because I just love it! Thanks for sharing it!

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  3. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Oh, it made me remember why I am an artist! Thank you!

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  4. mama bleuMay 3, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    amazing!! thank you for sharing!

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  5. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I love this illustration, I know because this is on all trains in the city I love because it describes the ethnicity of NYC. and part of the culture of the people who live here. I knew her as an artist but now I will try to find their jobs to learn more about his work. Thanks for posting this video and information.
    I loved your post.

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  6. AliceMay 3, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    lori - this was wonderful! i hope you get a chance to meet her and share chocolate with sophie! i love what she drew and the i love that it is hanging in the subway car - i wonder how many people have recognized themselves in her painting :)

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  7. Lori PMay 3, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Just love this video, Sophie's imagination and her work! Total inspiration. thanks for sharing.

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  8. CreateologyMay 3, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this. Her drawings are enchanting. I am intrigued with her whimsy and made-up stories for the characters she draws. Wonderful Weekend to you Lori Dear...

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  9. CarmenMay 3, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing, I'm actually visiting NY this week and saw that illustration on the train. How funny.

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  10. CharmingdesignsMay 3, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    fabulous

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  11. LindaMay 3, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I love this video. It just goes to show that you never know when someone thinks you're an interesting subject and decides to sketch you into their artwork. Hmmm. I think I'll be more aware to watch for skethbooks the next time I'm on the subway trains. lol. Thanks for sharing. Linda E.

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  12. teriMay 3, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    omg my husband and I were JUST admiring this poster on the subway last week. It's amazing to see all the cool details she has in her work. Thanks for sharing this!

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  13. MollyMay 4, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    How lovely she is... And I love that she's so whimsically captured and embraced my hometown. It's made me quite homesick. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. phaysMay 5, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    GREAT way to start the weekend with inspiration! Thanks for the post Lori!

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  15. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Sophie's work is really wonderful. I have been following her blog for quite some time and always enjoy her posts and art. Very inspiring!

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  16. nancybabbMay 7, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    OH MAN! I am so a new fan of hers! Thanks so much for the introduction! WHAT AN AWESOME drawing!

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  17. AlisaAugust 27, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I love her, thanks for sharing!!

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