Mushrooms n' Marshmallows

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Mushrooms n' Marshmallows
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Hi there! How are you? Oh dear.... I've been away for sometime. I have some 'splaining to do (coming in another post) but for now this is my piece for IF "Burning".  There's an art to roasting marshmallows without burning them... a small, controlled fire – wouldn't you say?

Have you ever tried roasting marshmallows from a candle?
 I've always wanted to...

♥

Comments

  1. JamieNovember 16, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Adorable and such great use of light

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  2. Tammie LeeNovember 16, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    this is absolutely adorable!

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  3. Dan GerdesNovember 16, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    I have to agree with Jamie...the glow of the moon and the candle is beautiful! And yes, as a matter of fact, I have roasted marshmallows over a candle. Not quite the same as a campfire, but you still get the effect. (A bit of advice for anyone looking to try it: Unscented candles are the way to go!)

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  4. HeatherNovember 16, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Ivy, this is adorable. this reminds me of my little girls and how much they love s'mores. Cute doggy on the mushroom. xxxoo

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  5. Linda RNovember 16, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    I love this - the light is amazing!

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  6. MrBibleHeadNovember 17, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Wow! The lighting and composition are superb! Nice work Ivy! Love your character design as well as your color choices!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Your illustrations got such a nice atmosphere &That little dog is soooo cute!

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  8. HollyNovember 17, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Beautiful and magical as always :)

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  9. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auNovember 17, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    This is so lovely. You have a very gentle and atmospheric style

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  10. Mr. SpoquiNovember 17, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    !!!!
    SO PERFECT!

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  11. Morph WaffleNovember 17, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    So super fantastic, sweet and lovely!

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  12. TheresaNovember 17, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    I love the story this painting tells! So Sweet! ~Theresa

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  13. roberto M.November 17, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Hola Ivy!!!!!!
    Hacía un tiempo que no me daba una vuelta por aquí. (Escribo en Español para que practíques) Esta ilustración es maravillosa!!!
    Hermosos colores. La luz de la luna y del peqeño farol estan muy bien logradas, y la delicadeza de la carita de la niña es una belleza.
    Felicitaciones. Eres una gran artista!!!
    No todos pueden pintar hermosos cuadros y hacer ilusrtraciones tan bellas y logradas!

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  14. jacquelineNovember 18, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    Dearest sweet ivy, this piece is really gorgeous! I am loving the glow from the candle and the moon! It's sooo lovely and it makes me feel so cozy just looking at it! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!

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  15. gatheringwonderNovember 18, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    marvelous

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  16. Pásztohy LiliNovember 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    beautiful mushroomgirl but the best part for sure is the tiny doggy on that hat he's up to somethig no good but the fear of the unknown takes hold of him i mean so far i think yours is a very nice drawing bye

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  17. Two Happy ApplesNovember 18, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is beautiful! The light from the moon & the candle is so well done. And the scene is so sweet. I love it!

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  18. shelby healeyNovember 19, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Utterly gorgeous, the atmosphere and the light, wow, love it!

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  19. IVYALLOVERNovember 19, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Thank you guys for your kind comments!! I was away from my computer for the last 2 days and wow, it is so wonderful to come back and read such kind words! I truly appreciate you taking the time to write me ♥

    Danny, OMG you made me laugh knowing that you actually tried roasting marshmallows over a candle! I love it! haha.

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  20. Shirley FachillaNovember 19, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    A little late to the party but I too just have to say how much I love the light, or perhaps I should call it the glow.
    And how bold of you to add the neon pink dog/doll. It works perfectly to intensify the glow of it all.

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  21. Heather FoustNovember 21, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    This is just adorable Ivy! I have a thing for mushrooms.

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  22. Stephanie RyanNovember 24, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    I love this piece! I never tried it with a candle, especially a scented one. That could be disastrous.

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  23. Mandy SaileNovember 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Love the lighting...love the sweetness...hope all is okay in your creative world.

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  24. citygirl - StaceyNovember 27, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    This is so sweet! I love it! You are so talented!

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  25. jacquelineDecember 28, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Dearest swweet Ivy, coming over to wish you JOY and LOVE for a wonderful New year my sweet friend..thank you for all the blessings you have given me this year! Love to you!

    ps: i hope all is well and good for you over there...missing you.

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