Sunday, September 06, 2009

Illustration Friday - Strong


this girl is not just strong. she will kick your ass.

So here's how the conversation between me and my 12-year-old went yesterday...

me: i need to get a reference of that popular war poster...you know, it has a lady on it and she's rolling up her sleeves and...i want to modernize her...i can't seem to find it anywhere online - i don't know what the heck to call it...

12-year-old: (look of incredulity on face) oh you mean the "we can do it" poster with Rosie the Riveter on it?

So i look up "we can do it" and like 8,000 of said poster shows up.

i have been in denial about this but it's official - my 12-year-old is cooler and smarter than me.

On another note: tomorrow is Labor Day here in the States and i want to say i hope you like your country (whichever it might be) as much as i like mine - because even though there are a few morons running around spewing vitriol, it's still a very cool place to be.
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24 comments:

  1. GlorV1Mon Sep 07, 12:41:00 AM 2009

    I love that poster and of course we all know, "from the mouth of babes." Have a great Labor Day. Smart boy you have there.:D

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  2. lisa currieMon Sep 07, 05:55:00 AM 2009

    she does look tough, nice illo!

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  3. YuriMon Sep 07, 08:44:00 AM 2009

    I like your version of this poster! ^^

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  4. TracyMon Sep 07, 08:59:00 AM 2009

    dont worry about her being cooler then you... i teach high school students and i have also come to realize that they are cooler then me with their nicer, newer cell phones.

    love the image! very womans lib!

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  5. josh pincus is cryingMon Sep 07, 09:34:00 AM 2009

    great illustration!

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  6. Debra KeirceMon Sep 07, 09:38:00 AM 2009

    LOL! Yes, I think we stay stupid until the kids go off and try to create their own families. Then we get smart again, and they even ask our advice. Great job modernizing Rosie!

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  7. Tami CohenMon Sep 07, 10:13:00 AM 2009

    ok, but consider this: she's able to be so cool 'cuz you're her mom!

    BEAUTIFUL ILLO!!!

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  8. HeatherMon Sep 07, 04:40:00 PM 2009

    I like how strong she looks, but have one little thing that bothers me. Her bicep seems slightly smaller than her forearm. Funny story--and so true. I guess the only thing we can do is take credit for our kids being smart and cool! And great comment on our country--it is so easy to get caught up in the emotional swirl and forget how lucky we are.

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  9. AnonymousMon Sep 07, 05:09:00 PM 2009

    Great illustration! A really good idea.

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  10. lindaTue Sep 08, 10:14:00 AM 2009

    Very nice watercolor! Definitely modernized...go girls!

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  11. ShirleyTue Sep 08, 11:31:00 AM 2009

    Oh great...I have two girls...8 and 10...I am in for, aren't I? Just kiddin'..that's funny re: your 12 year old. You nailed the piece though...really STRONG gal you illustrated! Well done!

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  12. Art Fan AkoTue Sep 08, 02:02:00 PM 2009

    Yeah, girl power!!! Love it!

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  13. YuriTue Sep 08, 02:03:00 PM 2009

    thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

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  14. Linda SueTue Sep 08, 02:34:00 PM 2009

    Rosie has aged so well! SUHWEEEET!

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  15. CarolynnzArtWed Sep 09, 12:21:00 PM 2009

    Hello there Adrienne!

    This is great! I love, love LOVE your art!

    ~~carolynn

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  16. jazzlambThu Sep 10, 03:29:00 PM 2009

    As said before, Awesome work!

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  17. mikaFri Sep 11, 11:25:00 AM 2009

    Oh, I love this one and The meaning of that poster...wonderful!

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  18. ReneeSat Sep 12, 08:30:00 AM 2009

    What great art and I love your modern day version of Rosie.

    For your 12 year old to be able to spout her name is pretty interesting.

    Renee xoxo

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  19. ReneeSat Sep 12, 11:56:00 AM 2009

    p.s. none of the art on my blog is mine, I downloaded while I was getting chemo for a few years and I don't even know where half of it came from.

    xoxoxo

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  20. Sniffles and SmilesMon Sep 14, 05:18:00 PM 2009

    I love this piece!!!!!!! So glad you updated Rosie...she needed a makeover...LOL...and your 12-yr-old is brilliant!!! Cheers! Janine XO

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  21. A Cuban In LondonWed Sep 16, 09:54:00 AM 2009

    Both poster and commentary were brilliant. Many thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  22. Sara LuxeThu Sep 17, 05:37:00 AM 2009

    wow
    Http://pmp-oneinamillion.blogspot.com

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  23. Sniffles and SmilesSat Sep 19, 07:38:00 PM 2009

    Just checking in to see what my friend has been up to...Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! ~Janine XO

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  24. Isabela Coelho DouradoFri Sep 25, 01:47:00 PM 2009

    wow! I loved the art nouveau inspiration!

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