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I Gave Up My Career To Raise A Family And To Stay Creative I Started Drawing Miniatures Every Day
I wanted to get back to my original passion of drawing that took me to art school. It has been a long road in the opposite direction. I graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design as a Graphic Artist. I worked for many years and truthfully enjoyed very little of it.
I did, however, enjoy my experience as a character animator when I was employed by a video game company! Years have since passed. I gave up this career to raise a family. My creative juices took a back seat. But recently (almost a year ago) I decided to begin drawing. I decided to commit to a year. I am drawing and posting every day except Sundays. I'm almost done!
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Shawnalee Anderton (Submission author) 8 years ago
Thank you Timothy!!! It's a fun project. Challenging but fun
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Lynda Fleming 8 years ago
will u be selling any i think they are gorgeous if u r selling how do i go about buying thank you
Shawnalee Anderton (Submission author) 8 years ago
H Lynda, I am currently selling limited edition prints. Email me at shawnalee.a@gmail.com and we can start your order rolling! Thank you so much for asking!
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Layla Barnes 8 years ago
You are super talented! All these wonderful drawings need is an app to turn them into emoticons that others would love to use. Then you will be set money-wise and can keep drawing for all of us (if you would like to and have time. Family first). I myself know someone who could do this (if you don't already have someone in mind). Thanks for your great work.
Shawnalee Anderton (Submission author) 8 years ago
I love the idea but I wonder how they would 'hold up' being so tiny.
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Shawnalee Anderton (Submission author) 8 years ago
I will be selling the originals once the project is complete (which is soon) I can sell prints anytime. Email me at shawnalee.a@gmail.com
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Chris Minshull 8 years ago
This is adorable - Are you planning on selling any? I would definitely buy some.
Shawnalee Anderton (Submission author) 8 years ago
I will be selling the originals once the project is complete (which is soon) I can sell prints anytime. Email me at shawnalee.a@gmail.com
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Rezvan Farahany 8 years ago
You are incredibly talented! love your work. These should be in children's books!
Shawnalee Anderton (Submission author) 8 years ago
Hi Rezvan, Thank you so much for your generous compliment. Great minds think alike, I am thinking about illustrating a book -It's a story that is close to my heart. Perhaps that's what Ill do after this drawing a day commitment is complete. ❤️
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Shawnalee Anderton (Submission author) 8 years ago
So glad you like this wee bunny. ❤️
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Catalina Ioan 8 years ago
I can totally see this one as a Corgi - Shetland mix, which sounds like pretty much the definition of cuteness on four legs
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The First And The Last 8 years ago
Are the leaves drawn? Regardless of that all of these drawings are absolutely beautiful!
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Katie Todd 8 years ago
This looks exactly like my kitten Scamp!! Down to the eye color variation :o
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Eduardo Perez 8 years ago
Perfect opportunity to put "The Jedi Master... I am" and break the whole text continuity, wasted
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Catalina Ioan 8 years ago
Rather than just throwing them out, I once left an old favorite pair of backpacking shoes neatly on a park bench with a note saying "We've seen the world and we're tired. We'll rest here for a while". I hope that image brought a smile to someone's face that day, after all the smiles I've had on mine while wearing them.
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Rhonda Baker 8 years ago
Ah yes, the clothespin that sticks to the wall. Another of my favorites.
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Ioana Roajda 8 years ago
Brilllllliiiannnttt!!! if you could print these on t-shirts and blouses,(and make the available internationally) I would buy them sooo fast!! tried to pick a favorite, couldn`t as they are all so good:)
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
What a great idea! I hadn't thought about apparel! Be sure to follow me so you can buy my first T's!
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Joyce Brown 8 years ago
Shawnalee, your tiny drawings are gorgeous! I interview artists, experts, and entrepreneurs, and you'd be a perfect fit for my blog. Check it out and contact me if you are interested. Thank you! www.7qinterviews.com
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Hi Joyce! I would love it! FYI, I live in Portland Oregon. Thank you & I look forward to hearing from you. shawnalee.a@gmail.com
Load More Replies... The First And The Last 8 years ago
All of these drawings are really beautiful. You have a really good talent so never stop drawing. Hope that you can share more of your art with us!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Prints can be bought now. Originals upon completion of the project. So glad you like them! Shawnalee.a@gmail.com
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Fiona Messenger 8 years ago
These are cute, and show superb talent - I do think to showcase them better there should be something on the paper to better understand the scale of the drawing - for instance I can see how small the panda and giraffe are, but the rest could be any size at all. Just a suggestion with the photography - not a criticism!!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
I know what you mean. I do it sometimes but not always. I do post the size every time in the comments on Instagram, though I get how a real object makes all the difference.
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Anni -Manni 8 years ago
You are very very brave to start doing what you love and are passionated about instead of your career. Keep on going, you have a great talent& love your cute little drawings!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you for the encouragement. It is a hard decision not to just go after the money. Life is simply to short.
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chocolander 8 years ago
amazingly talented! Love all the details that go into making such realistic-looking furry animals!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Hey thank you for taking the time to look at my work! I'm so glad you like them!❤️ It's been quite a journey....
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Hiruya 8 years ago
I love all of them. If I didn't have my bunny tattoo already I would have loved to use your rabbits as a motive. They are so adorable. But all the other pictures are too
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
That bunny would be an adorable tattoo. Thank you for the compliments, it means a lot to me. 😊
Load More Replies... Catalina Ioan 8 years ago
These would look simply brilliant as a mosaic of small passepartout frames on an otherwise blank wall! So beautiful!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Yes! I did get a taste of that when I framed and mounted 9 on a wall for display at a local coffee shop. My big dream is to display the entire collection once I'm done.
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Cathleen Morris 8 years ago
Amazing & better than many I've seen! Print b&w notecards ~ I'll buy them!!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Great idea! I am in that idea stage of just what to do with them...I will be selling the originals but most likely will also have prints available as well as .jpg's people can buy and print out. Etsy here I come! Thank you for taking the time to connect and suggest ideas. 👊
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Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you for your smiley face!
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Chia Bun Bun 8 years ago
Good job and congrats! I'm on a similar path, so glad you found your heart and voice again.
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Cool! Do you have an instagram? Would love to see what you do! One of the biggest perks for me is that I'm actually finishing something every day (not easy with a family, right?). And it is a physical thing. Good luck with your path...😀
Load More Replies... Ioana Roajda 8 years ago
Brilllllliiiannnttt!!! if you could print these on t-shirts and blouses,(and make the available internationally) I would buy them sooo fast!! tried to pick a favorite, couldn`t as they are all so good:)
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
What a great idea! I hadn't thought about apparel! Be sure to follow me so you can buy my first T's!
Load More Replies... Joyce Brown 8 years ago
Shawnalee, your tiny drawings are gorgeous! I interview artists, experts, and entrepreneurs, and you'd be a perfect fit for my blog. Check it out and contact me if you are interested. Thank you! www.7qinterviews.com
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Hi Joyce! I would love it! FYI, I live in Portland Oregon. Thank you & I look forward to hearing from you. shawnalee.a@gmail.com
Load More Replies... The First And The Last 8 years ago
All of these drawings are really beautiful. You have a really good talent so never stop drawing. Hope that you can share more of your art with us!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Prints can be bought now. Originals upon completion of the project. So glad you like them! Shawnalee.a@gmail.com
Load More Replies... Fiona Messenger 8 years ago
These are cute, and show superb talent - I do think to showcase them better there should be something on the paper to better understand the scale of the drawing - for instance I can see how small the panda and giraffe are, but the rest could be any size at all. Just a suggestion with the photography - not a criticism!!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
I know what you mean. I do it sometimes but not always. I do post the size every time in the comments on Instagram, though I get how a real object makes all the difference.
Load More Replies... Anni -Manni 8 years ago
You are very very brave to start doing what you love and are passionated about instead of your career. Keep on going, you have a great talent& love your cute little drawings!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you for the encouragement. It is a hard decision not to just go after the money. Life is simply to short.
Load More Replies... chocolander 8 years ago
amazingly talented! Love all the details that go into making such realistic-looking furry animals!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Hey thank you for taking the time to look at my work! I'm so glad you like them!❤️ It's been quite a journey....
Load More Replies... Hiruya 8 years ago
I love all of them. If I didn't have my bunny tattoo already I would have loved to use your rabbits as a motive. They are so adorable. But all the other pictures are too
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
That bunny would be an adorable tattoo. Thank you for the compliments, it means a lot to me. 😊
Load More Replies... Catalina Ioan 8 years ago
These would look simply brilliant as a mosaic of small passepartout frames on an otherwise blank wall! So beautiful!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Yes! I did get a taste of that when I framed and mounted 9 on a wall for display at a local coffee shop. My big dream is to display the entire collection once I'm done.
Load More Replies... Cathleen Morris 8 years ago
Amazing & better than many I've seen! Print b&w notecards ~ I'll buy them!!
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Great idea! I am in that idea stage of just what to do with them...I will be selling the originals but most likely will also have prints available as well as .jpg's people can buy and print out. Etsy here I come! Thank you for taking the time to connect and suggest ideas. 👊
Load More Replies... Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you for your smiley face!
Load More Replies... Chia Bun Bun 8 years ago
Good job and congrats! I'm on a similar path, so glad you found your heart and voice again.
Shawnalee Anderton (Post author) 8 years ago
Cool! Do you have an instagram? Would love to see what you do! One of the biggest perks for me is that I'm actually finishing something every day (not easy with a family, right?). And it is a physical thing. Good luck with your path...😀
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