Illustration Friday and Sunday Sketches...Fairy Fantastical Fun!

Inspired by this weeks word prompt at Illustration Friday "ASLEEP" and some Fairy Fantastical Fun!

Wake Up!   by Joni Nickrent   Copyright 2011

Wake Up little fairy...Please don't fall ASLEEP!

You'll miss out on all the fun...if all you do is count sheep

There's magic in the air...time for us to dance and play

Tap! Tap! Tapping on your head...come on don't sleep all day!

Fairy wings and pixie dust...take flight across the sky

Wake up my fairy friend ..it's time for us to fly!
From Sketch to "Pops" of color!

copyright 2011

Copyright 2011

Shared over at Blue Chair Diary - Sunday Sketches too!

Hope you'll grab your wings and fly by for a creative "looky-loo"!

"Wake Up" is the latest addition to the Pop Art Minis "Big Eyes and Best Friends Collection"...available soon in my Zazzle Store and also at Kat's Magical Patches. Watch my Facebook Page or follow me on Twitter for updates and more Pop Art Mini fun!

Eye See U Collection...Fairies, Mermaids, Pandas and Birds...Colorful Effects!

I've always been captivated by big, bright eyes, but thanks to my big eyed Blythe doll obsession it seems lately I can't get them out of my head!☺ And in the last few weeks I have created several Pop Art Minis that are filled with fantastical characters with big eyes and bold colors.  So I thought it would be a fun experiment to place them side by side in a collage and play with different colors and effects.  Here's 5 versions (including the original color) of the the cuties that I've created in what I've decided to call my "Eye See U Collection".

Original Full Color

Shades of Black and White

Sketchy With A Touch of Soft Color

Cross-Process Color

Panography-ish - Abstract 

What do you think? Have a fave? 

"Eye" like the different looks as an experiment, but think I'll stick with the original look!

A Garden of Fairy Delights...A Bright Eyed Fairy, Butterflies, Bumble Bees & Ladybugs too!

A Garden of Fairy Delights    by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011

A garden of fantastical fairy delights

Bumble bees, Ladybugs and flowers so bright

Watch as a butterfly floats silently above...

A sweet bright eyed fairy filled with love.

Catch a glimpse into her world...a magical place

Sweet expressions of wonder on her face!

Look into her big bright eyes so blue

And the magic of fae will appear before you!

From Sketch to Pop Art Mini

A Garden Of Fairy Delights Sketch    by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011

A Garden Of Fairy Delights - Detail   by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011

A Garden Of Fairy Delights   by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011

A Garden Of Fairy Delights - Wing Detail   by Joni Nickrent  copyright 2011

A Garden Of Fairy Delights - Face Detail    by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011

Wishing you a fantastical fairy delightful day filled with wonder and intrigue!

Prints, T-shirts, Cards and more coming soon to my Pop Art Mini Zazzle Store!

Added to WEEK 21 Wizard of Whimsy Creations...please be sure to check out all of the entries in this week's contest to become the Wizard of Whimsy and drop by on Tuesday, Apri 12, 2011 to Vote for my A Garden of Fairy Delights entry! THANKS!

A Fractured Fairy Tale Pop Art Mini...The Fairy & The Frog In The Tiara!

Inspired it's true, by a DVD from my sis, Ami! Fractured Fairy Tales Volume 1! I couldn't resist creating my own version of the art for the front of the DVD cover and a ribbing tale of

The Fairy And The Frog In The Tiara!

by Joni Nickrent    copyright 2011

From DVD to Sketch

From Sketch To Pops of Color

More Pops of Color...next up details, details, details!

A Close up view...my what big eyes you both have...and the tiara...Stunning! LOL

Copyright 2011

Wishing you a day filled with "ribbiting" fairy tale magic!
What's Your FAVORITE "Fractured Fairy Tale"?

Not sure what a Fractured Fairy Tale is...find out more HERE!

A Fantastical Gift from my Sis...Fractured Fairy Tales and Toads too!

HAZARD! May Cause Sleepiness That Lasts for 20 Years!

Once upon a time, a long time ago...one of my favorite cartoons to watch was Fractured Fairy Tales.  I loved the whimsical and silly characters that appeared in these fun short minis and to my surprise an envelope arrived a couple days ago and inside was a DVD of 15 "ribbiting" tales...The BEST of Fractured Fairy Tales! WOW! How cool...and a BIG THANKS to my Sister, Ami who was the fairy of fun that sent me this magical little gift!

And of course how could it not inspire a "fractured fairy tale" Pop Art Mini!
A Sneak Peek...Fairies, Toads and Tiara's, oh my!

Fractured Fairy Tales...Fairies & Toads in Tiara's    by Joni Nickrent    copyright 2011

THANKS AGAIN AMI...what a happy ending this will be...hehehe!

My Hive Creative Challenge Entry..."Spring Has Sprung!"

My official Hive Creative Challenge Entry 4 Spring!

"Spring Has Sprung"  by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011

Fairies, Frogs, Flowers and Birds

"Spring Has Sprung" and needs no words

Step outside and enjoy the sun

Beautiful colors . . . fields bursting with fun

Butterflies, Bumble Bees buzz by with glee

Oh what smiles Spring can bring to you and me!

Hope you've enjoyed my entry for Spring on this day we spring ahead.

Oh, one last thing before I go if you like what you see

 I'd really appreciate please vote with a "LIKE" for me!

To VOTE You have to be a part of the HIVE to vote, but that's as easy as 1-2-3 just click here! THANK YOU!

Happy Spring!

A little video from beginning to end!

W.I.P. Spring Has Started to Sprung...A Creative Challenge Sneak Peek!

A Sneak Peek!

"Spring Has Sprung"   Sketch by Joni Nickrent   copyright 2011

I've been having a hard time wrapping my head around what I wanted to do for The Hive's Creative Challenge for Spring, but today I think I have finally arrived at a decision and started the preliminary sketch.  I'm sure a few more funny little characters will "spring" up before I'm finished with all the "pops" of color!

Fairies, Frogs and birds and flowers oh my...come on spring don't be shy!

Anticipating Spring "Sprunging" Soon...how about YOU!

A Little Elfin Pixie Fun . . . Do YOU Believe In The Magic of Christmas?

A little elfin pixie fun and some holiday day magic too

That's what this little guy would like to bring to you

Ornaments and holly surround his silly feet

Definitely one of happiest elfin fairies you'll ever meet

So join him as he celebrates the yule and Christmas Cheer

One of his most favorite and magical times of the year!

Believe in the magic of Christmas . . . it's a childhood delight

Spreading good tidings of love, peace, hope and a shining light!

The spirit of the holidays is definitely in the air and I couldn't resist sharing this little character that is full of colorful magic and fun! Hope he brings a little smile to your face and a twinkle of delight!

Watch for him soon in my Pop Art Minis Zazzle Store!

And if you're looking for some creative holiday fun that lasts all  year long come join us in a most magical place called The Hive !  Plus, don't miss out on your chance to get in on a chance to win one of the awesome goodies in the 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway Going on right NOW!

Wishing you a very Merry Magical Elfin holiday season!

Fairy Wishes And Magical Dreams . . . BELIEVE!

NEW From Pop Art Minis

"Fairy Wishes"

Do You believe in Fairies . . .

And Dreams that do come true?

If you believe in magic

Than here's a fairy wish for you!

Now take it, hurry . . . hide it

Don't let it fly away!

A perfect little treasure

For a very special day.

Wishing you a lifetime of "Fairy Wishes"

The new "Fairy Wishes" Design is available in the Pop Art Minis Zazzle Store!

Please join us on FACEBOOK!

Great Giveaway going on now! Come check it out for a chance to win an awesome "Over The Moon" Gift Package!

Pop Art Minis FACEBOOK Milestone GIVEAWAY! Fairy Fun Goodies!

Come Join us for some Fairy Fun at Pop Art Minis

We're celebrating with a milestone GIVEAWAY on our FACEBOOK Pop Art Minis Page.  As a special thanks to all of our awesome Pop Art Minis friends for helping us reach another milestone 750+ and we're GIVING AWAY a FAIRY FUN GOODIE Package! All you have to do is "LIKE" Pop Art Minis and COMMENT ON our GIVEAWAY WALL  POST and your in for a chance to WIN! (1 Winner will be selected via Random.org. Comment now through ...Saturday August 11, 2010 11:59 pm.) What's in the FAIRY FUN Package...12 Pixie Dust Tapers, 4 Pixie Dust Votives, 1 Pixie Dust Pillar, A magical Fairy Door and an adorable, whimsical fairy named Evangeline! So come join us on FACEBOOK...and COMMENT on the GIVEAWAY WALL POST for a chance to win this magical and Fairy Fun Goodie Package!

(Shout out to my husband for making the too cute Fairy Door in his little shop in the garage, The adorable fairy is from the Whispering Willow Fairies collection - Charisma Brands, and the Pixie Dust Tapers are sugar cookie scented goodies that I make for My Primitive Cottage Collections Ebay shop!)

More Fairy Fun . . . Ink and Watercolor Wash.

Fairy Magic

Today I took a little time to organize some of my art folders that I had in my studio closet.  While digging through all the goodies I came across some watercolor and ink sketches that I did a while back.  I really didn't have an outlet for these at the time that I drew them,  but now that I have my Zazzle store I'm thinking they might somehow find a new home!  So thinking with a fun border, a magical fairy message and a touch of pixie dust they might soon come to life on tote bags, keychains, t-shirts and more that I will offer through my Zazzle Store! Here's a look at the first design on a tote bag! Fairy Magic . . . Be on the look out for more as they make their magical appearance!