Sunday Superstar – Gabrielle Rose
Introducing Gabrielle Rose and her simple, yet beautiful water colour paintings.
What is it you do?
I create watercolor and ink illustrations and sell originals and prints of my work.
Tell us a bit more about your work:
In addition to selling prints and originals, I collaborate with other artists on fun projects, just to keep our creative brains working.
What makes your work unique?
I try to make original artwork that is affordable. Prints are a great way to have art on your walls, but why not add a little original work here and there? I make small, affordable, original pieces, too.
How would you best describe your aesthetic?
It’s a sort of storybook illustration aesthetic. I’ve always been inspired by illustrators from the Golden Age of Illustration, such as Kay Nielsen and Edmund Dulac among others, and their influence is apparent in my work. Otherwise, I would say the things I make tend to be organic, with flowing lines and soft watercolor textures.
How long have you been in business and how did you start out?
I’ve been drawing and making things ever since I was a little kid, as most kids do. From that time until now I’ve made art because I almost have to. I can’t not! I got really serious about putting my art out there for all to see about a year and a half ago when I started my blog. I’ve been happily surprised that people are actually interested in what I do, and some fun opportunities for collaborations and other projects have arisen from it.
Why did you name your company what you did? Does it have any special meaning?
My store and blog are called draw, Gabby, draw! This is basically a command to myself so I don’t slack off. I wanted to get serious about being more prolific, and I think the name is a great reminder.
What 3 words best describe you:
Hardest question! I’d say silly, practical, and nostaligic.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you “grew up”?
Either an archaeologist, digging up dinosaur bones all day long, or, when I was very young, a bird watcher, because I thought that could be a job.
What/who inspires and/or influences you?
So many things! Stylistically I’m inspired by children’s book illustrations, especially classic ones. Otherwise I draw upon the emotions I remember feeling as a child, such as fear and uncertainty and wonder at the world. It’s hard to express these feelings with words, so I try to express them through my images. I also, as many artists probably are, am inspired by the beauty of the natural world, the bend of a tree branch or the delicateness of a flower.
Where do you want and what do you want to be doing in 5 years time?
I would be so content if I was living off of making and selling art in 5 years! I think I can do it. I imagine I’ll still be in California in 5 years, but who knows where life will take me.
Are there any magazines, blogs or websites you are loving at the moment?
I’m always checking in on Doodlers Anonymous and Scott Campbell’s blog. I follow so many illustrator’s blogs it’s not even funny! One more girl who is amazing is Angie Iver.
What advice do you have for other artists, crafters and designers?
Always do your craft. Make time for it. Don’t wait for inspiration to strike. I learned this later than sooner myself.
Gabrielle is offering all readers free shipping and a free postcard for anyone who buys an art piece from her etsy store, Draw Gabby Draw.
Gabrielle has also been kind enough to donate 3 of her original, signed drawings to one lucky reader. The artworks that you could win are featured above. The blue cloud, the grey monster and the yellow monster.
Sadly, these cute little monsters don’t have names. So, all you need to do to enter is leave a comment here, telling us what names you would give the grey and yellow monsters if they were yours.
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Entries close Sunday July 24th. So get your names in quick for your chance to own these adorable little characters, oh and the beautiful cloud.
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I would call the grey one cookie and the yellow one foxy
The grey one should be called Quaffle and the brown one should be called Snitch or Squirrel or Quil!
They look like sneaky, playful little spirits to me!
The grey one looks like a “Grumbly” to me
The orange one seems like a “Smirk”
Sheila says:
July 18, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Grey one is definitely an Artemis.
Brown one is a Wadsworth.
I missed naming the first one… his name is Bartleby!
I’d name the grey monster “Troma” and the yellow monster “Susu”
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hammie puff and kitty flame! So cute
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Aaaaaaw I love love love the grey monster! Lurky would be a cute name, and I wish I’d have an idea for a meaner one
For the yellow one, I can’t help thinking abou The Burning Kitty. Sat for too long on the oven lol!
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grey one barnaby and yellow one cypress
grey earfull yellow the untrustable
My dh is sitting here telling me they are called Yoris and Tee- Tree
So there you have it, the names!
I love Gabrielle’s work, I follow her on Tumblr.
I tweeted about this too actually, http://twitter.com/_Elinor_
The grey monster, I think should be called Balbo, which is Latin for ‘The Mutterer’, he looks as if he were muttering to himself.
The yellow monster should be called Kira, which is Persian for ‘The Sun’.
I put a fair amount of thought into these. (:
Grey Monster: Grey Matter
Yellow Monster: Pussy Pig
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grey…mister pudge
yellow…grins
These remind me of pictures my sister used to do. I love them all.
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I love watercolors. They may be intended to be one thing or another; but often you can see what you want.
I would call the grey one Russig, which is German for “sooty”. She looks like she was rummaging around in the chimney for cinders to eat. The yellow one looks like it is up to some mischief, like Buttercup in the Norwegian folktale. So I’d call it Buttercup.
I would call the grey one Snivvel and the yellow one Kustard. What awesome illustrations
I would name the grey monster Floyd.The meaning of Floyd is “grey-haired” and I think that its a funny but unique name that fits perfectly!For the yellow monster,I would choose the name Pandora,which is of Greek origin and the meaning is “all gifts” (in Greek mythology she was the first mortal woman!).
Peaches for yellow and Pookey for grey
Those watercolors are precious. How about “Mighty Maleficent” and “Foxy Fiend”? Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the drawings. I’d call the grey monster “Horny” and the yellow “Wisp”.
Wow I love these watercolours!!!
For the grey monster – Snivellus the Sneak.
For the yellow monster – The Sunset Fiend.
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I’D name them Blueberry and Pancake , respectively.
Ping and Pong
I would call them Dweeble and Caflooey
I’d name them Pete and Fran
I’d call them the Persnickets – the Happy Orange Cat Persnicket and the Grey Persnicket, because they seem so persnickety to me!
I’d name them Snitz and Pepper! (and I don’t know why either of those came to mind!)
And I LOVE the cloud painting!!
They told me their names are Percival (grey) and Sophie (yellow). Don’t know why, those just seem to fit.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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i would name the gray one marvin and the yellow one trixy!
they look incredibly mischievous!
I would name them Glower and Glitz!
I would name them Tinker and Tat (gray and yellow in that order.)
The gray one would be Snicket and the yellow one, Fadave XD
Gray: Smoky
Yellow: Fire Tail
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Your watercolors are amazing! I would name the grey one Garth and the yellow one Squizzle.
lovely watercolour pieces! (: thank you for the chance!
I’ll name the grey chi chi and the yellow one meowbs ^^
I just looked at them and chose a name that seemed to suit them, the first to pop into my mind. The grey one will be called Phineas, and the yellow Tartley. I think they suit them
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These watercolors are wonderful! I’d name the gray one Sneezle, and the yellow one Kate.
I really love the paintings! I would love to name the grey monster Grendo and the yellow monster would be Kittenpuss, because it reminds me of a cat!
I would call the grey one Pheebs and the yellow one Phelps. I think they just go together. Thanks for the great giveaway. I would pick out the perfect frame to diplay these artworks in our living room. I have been looking for the perfect addition to a bare wall.
I would call the grey one Carly and the yellow one Cat. They are beautiful and very unique!!
I would name them Lushus and delishus
Gringo & RINGO!
Grey: Sleepy monster
Yellow: Fire monster
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Gray: Mika
Yellow: Eric
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I would name the gray one Measer and the yellow one Cuddlekins.
I would name them Jinx and Crookshanks, respectively. JInx is my grey tabby cat’s name.
I also reblogged Gabby’s post on tumblr!