Wednesday, September 29, 2010

City Block

I recently scored a free box of wood scraps and in it was this fabulous old cedar block.  I decided to paint it and turn it into a "city block".  I think it might be a good block for the Vintage Wood Figures to hang out with.



23 comments:

  1. I love that you've given a different view to each and every side! Nicely done, I also love it!

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  2. nice illustration! very vintage style :)

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  3. I love the retro feel! This belongs in a decorating blog haha! I particularly live the red, black and white sides! Stunning.

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  4. I love this! YOu have amazing ideas!

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  5. Wonderful idea, love it! We have lots of woodblocks in our backyard, we could build a whole city=)

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  6. I like very much how you painted this cedar block: the colours, the particulars and your graphic sign. I love also the labirinth of your foregoing post, it's a bright idea!

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  7. Dear Joel, we follow and love your blog from Italy! I wanted to tell you that the italian Vanity Fair wrote about you, would you like me to send you a copy? Ale

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  8. Thank you everybody! It's very simple but fun.

    famiglia Parentini - Hello Ale, wow I had no idea. I would totally love it if you could send me a copy! I'll send you a little toy or something in return. Could you email me so we can exchange information? jch200@mac.com

    Thanks Ale!

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  9. As ever, I am so stunned by the fun, soaring quality of your illustrations. Your confidence with a line is enviable.

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  10. Perfect. And all because your illustrations rock it.
    Added it to my link love this week, well deserved!

    http://bit.ly/cpka3e

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  11. This looks like so much fun to play with! I love the variety... the way it looks like day or night, and how the white side looks kind of foggy or wintry. Another great simple idea, Joel!

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  12. Time to raid the scraps in the basement from our reno...

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  13. My 5 year old son and I were inspired by these and your paper city... so he did the drawing and we shared the painting and came up with this.
    My 3 year old son loves playing with them.

    Thanks for your very enjoyable blog and lovely ideas.

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  14. Thanks so much everybody!

    Lynn - Those blocks are beautifully done! I love that city!!

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  15. Thanks, Joel. You are a great inspiration!

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  16. Just had a look at your page with my almost 4 year old - he was all excited and asked, when we would go over to your house to play with the kids ;)

    Cheers from WA. Love your work!

    Zill.y

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  17. Fantastic, as everything you do!
    Big fan here in Athens, Greece.
    I've just added you to my favorite blogs.

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  18. cool, cool, cool - you are 2010´s Jørgen Clevin - absolutely brilliant !

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