Fables de la Fontaine. Book in Progress (post 5)
First of all, let me tell you that I had lots of fun reading your comments from the last post 
. Yay!! Thanks a million for talking with me, it really keeps me energized during this process. That’s something I miss from the time when I was living in Cuba, specially in Camaguey, before I moved to Havana. I lived in a tiny place that was open to everyone for visits. Different friends (Julito, Omar,…I miss you guys!) stopped over at different times during the week to see what I was working on, I always had something going on. When they arrived I kept working but that didn’t bother them at all. We talked anyway, I really loved having their company. It was entertaining for them and energizing for me. By sharing my creative process here on my blog I feel exactly the same way. Anything we do is a lot more fun when we share it with others. Like for example, eating a big cake on your birthday Doing it by yourself is not as fun.
I have been cutting and cutting and cutting without stop. I had to stop right now because my right hand and arm in general are asking for a serious cutting break. I must listen to my body otherwise I will get hurt and that’s not in my plans. I will take the kids to the park and then we will have lunch somewhere close to the park. Bill is working and the kids are in spring break, no school. This is the kind of situation when I really need to find some balance in order to take care of everything and everybody in harmony. So far so good
These little flowers will appear in the final Fox and the Crow illustration. They’re going to be quiet secondary actors on the background. But they love their modest role in the story. Those tiny roles are very important to me because without them the play wouldn’t be complete.
Here is a little sneak peek of The Fox and the Crow theater. I am really loving it. I’s taking a lot of work but I do each cut with love, because I know that that love is going to come out in the book somehow. I want the children and adults that will own a copy of this book in the future to feel lots of good energy coming out from it.
Now I am going to take the kids to the park if you don’t mind. But I will be back to action in several hours later today, when my right hand is ready. If everything goes as planned I will be able to show you the whole finished The Fox and Crow illustration tomorrow. I can’t wait!.
Thanks again for visiting!
Elsita
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I don’t know about the time differences but your posts are my first place morning reading. It’s like an injection of energy and creativity. Thanks for sharing the process with us!
This is amazing Elsita. I love the boots!! I hope you guys had a great time at the park.
p.s. I agree with Bozena, I need my Elsita fix every morning. I just love your blog(s).
Hi Elsa! I love the flowers and also the stage, so detailed! The foxes boots are very amazing, I wonder how he would look with light grey flannel ribbed socks? Or even striped socks? Are you allowed to use paint as well or only paper? I cannot imagine the skills in those hands of yours. I can completely relate to the child work balance. My kids are off for two weeks as well, and I am finishing me semester in 3 weeks, it is so hard to want to be with your children and also to want to be with your work at the same time!!
Please take care of that hand, because it’s wonderful!
All those little boot details are making me very happy and the lace-like theater is amazing! I’m very excited to see the finished piece!
Cuántos detalles, qué preciosidad…
Pilar
Elsita, the DETAIL on the trousers (the crease) and the theatre…!! my children ask me every morning to check the RSS feed to see is there another post with more progress. This is simply fascinating, I LOVE seeing how you create your work and put it together. Do get plenty of rest and fun times inbetween
XXX
those flowers and stage are amazing in their own right
i would love to see them or something similar as decals for my space one day.
Same here Bozena, I come in to work and the first thing I check is Elsita’s post. And more so now with the great book updates!!!
Cheers Elsita!!! (with my morning coffee) to a great day of creativity and productivity
Absolutely beautiful…..Wow….Can’t wait to see it finished….
Susan
The illusion of depth that you managed to create with The Fox and The Crow Theatre is AWESOME. Find that word in the dictionary. It is one that is used too lightly in common conversations today, but it truly fits how I feel about the stage. A well deserved break from cutting is in order. Celebrate! It is awesome. Carolina
I can’t wait to see the stage. It’s genius, I know it. Elsita, you are a wonder.
I love the crease detail on the fox’s trousers; so wonderful! And the buttons and the socks… Oh MY! The Fox and Crow Theater space is beautiful and looks magical and mysterious, too. And of course the flowers have a powerful presence, just like they do in reality. So in love with this process. I’m glad that you are taking care of yourself and your family, too. That will be helpful in keeping everyone (including your work) strong.
This looks absolutely wonderful, I cannot wait to see it finished. Exciting!
Cx
Fantastic Elsita, you are a wonder!
Un blog hermoso… Lovlely BLOG!!! Amazing!!!
Saludos…
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thanks for giving a peek at the wonderful work you’re doing on the book.
I am constantly amazed with your talent and the qualities you have as a person.
love you
Although very tired. But still feel your blog is very good. Have to share with friends.