So I had this wacky idea the other night. I’m not sure where it came from or why, but I was thinking about how I wanted to include more artwork featuring the characters from the Guinea Pig Birthday Picnic scene…and I thought of school pictures.
I was looking at the birthday party scene and kind of examining each character I had created a couple months ago, and I was like, “aww…these little guys can’t just make a one-time appearance!” I feel like they have personalities yet to be created, little back-stories to tell. They’re a group of those inseparable type of friends that are always having some kind of adventure. Perhaps a children’s book someday? I don’t know. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, haha.
But the school picture idea kind of manifested itself and I’m still not 100% sure people are going to like it, but that’s okay. I’m enjoying myself so I suppose that’s what counts, eh? : )
So far, I’ve got the squirrel and the turtle. They need names. Names will come as I get to know them all a bit better.
The squirrel displays the classic “messy hair” motif that so many boys fall prey to on picture day. Just can’t tame those cowlicks!
Hey, Mom! I styled my own hair this morning! Can't wait to send this to grandma!
Then we have the turtle – such a sweet disposition and so lovable with those ironic tortoise-shell glasses. He tried so hard not to squint that he ended up getting startled by the flash and blinked. ::sigh:: There’s a retake day, right?
Oops...I think I blinked. Can we reta- oh, I didn't blink? Oh ok. Thanks, mister!
I feel doubtful that someone is going to see the blinking turtle and be like “oh awesome! I have to have that!” haha, but I have bigger plans, kids. As a loyal Facebook fan suggested, the plan is to have all the characters done and then offer them as an ACEO set. Wallet sized. Perfect, right?? And I also had a crazy idea to make a little yearbook of sorts, though I’m still figuring out the logistics of that in my brain.
Feels good to be painting again!
