Felix, An 8-Armed Man of Reasonable Strength
21 June 2010 | by jen in Art
New watercolor paper. I normally use off-white hotpress (I love it for detailed work) but I stumbled upon this more textured, ecru-colored stuff that tickled my fancy. Perhaps it’s this new paper, with its darker tone, that gave rise to Felix’s moody mix of murky green hues. I’m not sure he’s finished but if not, he’s close.
Felix is actually a cheery example of a 8-armed fellow and surprisingly modest too. He wears his medals with pride but doesn’t like to brag about his feats of strength. He can be a little vain, however, and takes care to regularly groom his short golden locks (which, as you might imagine, can be quite challenging with a life underwater!).
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 
21 June 2010 | Modern Crush says:
He is positively dashing… xo
21 June 2010 | Ann says:
Your lettering is just fantastic.
21 June 2010 | Ruth says:
Yes, he’s rather dashing, alright!
22 June 2010 | Casey says:
This is fantastically whimsical, Jen–I love Felix!
The texture of the paper adds such a lovely touch too–isn’t watercolor paper always the most fun?! 
♥ Casey
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22 June 2010 | Elizabeth says:
Very cool! Are you doing cards with him?
24 June 2010 | jen says:
hee hee, thank you! i’m glad felix is popular here (he’ll appreciate it as well).
@Elizabeth - thanks for the idea! i should do some cards as i don’t have any for the shop right now.
30 June 2010 | penelope says:
your blog is wonderful and your art too AND your knitting (I found it on ravelry) why don’t you sell any of it? I especially love the wig!! Any how I found your blog from the folk reveries facebook page (I’m a newbie) so hi!
ilgattoselvatico.blogspot.com
30 June 2010 | penelope says:
ps: felix would have been wonderful on my last treasury http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c29ee6edc1a6d91a1169b95/sideshow-freaks