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Adventures of the Little Fly

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I thought it is about time to introduce the second children’s book that I have been illustrating. It is now available on Amazon.

Unfortunately the story is only available in Icelandic, and I don’t think there are that many Icelandic readers here. But maybe there are aspiring Icelandic learners. It is certainly suitable for them as it is intended for children 6 years and older.

The first book I ever illustrated was the story of Nobbi and his pug Kobbi, written by my friend Norbert, which you can find here.

The Adventures of the Little Fly is written also by an Icelandic author, Rúna Vala, and tells the story of a little fly who lives in a tree in a garden. Puzzled by the changing seasons and the change the garden goes through the little fly sets our on unexpected adventures.

The fly has no name as it is just a fly, not a very small one, but not a very big one either. Just about average.

Little Fly_Melanie Franz

Rainy Day

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I have been drawing a lot and because of that completely neglected all of my social media. I really need to find a balance.

I am currently in the process of creating a proper portfolio for children’s book illustrations, and I have been working on a few new drawings and techniques with watercolour, ink and pencils.

I am also in the process to finish my first own book, with the main character being the one and only, Mr Fox! More about that soon.

Meanwhile Mr Fox assists Mr Mouse to dig a hole in the forest… He hopes to find a hidden treasure somewhere.

I am also looking for first names for Mr Fox and Mr Mouse. Any suggestions are more than welcome!

Have a great week!

Fox and Mouse Umbrella Forest_Melanie Franz

Picnic with Friends

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Mr Fox in colour!

What is better than a meal in good company. Another doodle trying out those Chameleon markers. Fun to try but too much hassle to use those pens if you ask me. But I do like the outcome.

Mr Fox invited Mr Mouse for a surprise birthday picnic in the woods. The weather is good and the group is enjoying their cup of tea.

Have a great week.

2108 Mr Fox Squirel Mouse picknick2_Melanie Franz

Owl Orchestra Part III

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Warm up sketch for today – Owl playing piano. Why not.

Drew this using my “brand new” 30 year old Mont Blanc fountain pen that I received as a gift the other week. The pen is beautiful and it just smoothly goes over the paper. Perfect for sketching on the road, which is a habit I want to take up.

Owl Orchestra Part II

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Still exploring the idea of a musical owl a bit more. This time she is hitting the drums. Used a new nib to draw this and I am finally happy with my purchase. No scratched paper this time.

Are you playing an instrument? What instrument should the owl play tomorrow?

Don’t mess with me

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I discovered shoebills a couple of months ago and have been sketching them on and off. I do quite like their slightly mean facial expression.

Sketch in ink and watercolor.

2108 Shoe bill_Melanie Franz
2108 Shoe bill_Melanie Franz

Catch me if you can

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Art supply shops are like candy shops. You go in to buy the one thing you want and walk out with a bag of goodies instead. I treated myself to a fountain pen and new nibs for drawing. Plus a ton of different papers and pencils.

First fountain pen trial.

It´s Raining Cats and Dogs

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That expression came to mind when I looked out the window this morning. So naturally I felt like drawing a funny dog as the sketch of the day. Trying to get back into the habit of sketching daily.

I also felt curious of where the expression comes from and turns out it is not quite clear.

Reference image of this funny dog is from Pinterest.

Be Cool Like a Honey Bagder II

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I added a bit of colour to this honey badger. I am currently having fun learning Photoshop, designer programs and the like. Gotta earn that barbecue tonight by getting some work done.

Have a great weekend!

You can find this guy also in my Society 6 shop.

Follow Your Own Advise

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Another week over…

When you think you know what is best but then you have problems to follow your own smartass advice…

Good to have a reminder.

You can also find this little guy in my Society 6 shop.

Honey Badger don’t care about Lemons

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Be like honey badger!

If you fancy getting your own supportive honey badger, check out my Society 6 shop.

I’ll be adding more honey badgers at the end of the week to the collection.

Coffee first. Scheme later.

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Honey badger also need their coffee. Who else is a coffee person here?

Black or milk?

As the boyfriend would say, give me coffee as dark as my magic (or my soul) … Depends on the day.

For more honey badgers, visit my shop.

5-honey-badger-coffee Melanie Franz

Honey Badger Got the Moves!

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Get ready for honey badger week!

I´ve been having this idea for a while and I finally put it into being. I have been working on a couple of honey badger designs.

I uploaded the first ones here onto my Society 6 page. Feedback is more than welcome!

If you don´t know about honey badgers, then this is the video for you. They are simply badass!

Have a great week!

Be a Honey Badger

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Came back from holiday, full of energy and eager to work.

I got started by finishing the honey badgers I drew a couple of months ago. A few of them are still unfinished, but get ready for a week of honey badgers.

If you could be anything you want, be a honey badger! They are the most resilient tough bad-ass animals out there!

Another week over. This year just seems to fly by.

Happy weekend!

Balloon Party

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Capybaras are the life of the party…. or so they say.

The black and white version below is also part of my Capybara Colouring Book.

I would love to see your version of it!

Capybara teeth never stop growing

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Like with other rodents, capybaras’ front teeth never stop growing. Their incisors are strong and chisel-like, making them highly effective at cutting through grass.
In order to keep their teeth to a reasonable length, they get worn down from all the eating they do.

This little capybara and many other fun facts you find in my colouring book.

capybara Melanie Franz