The Rest of the Gang from Moonbeam Farm.
I found a couple hours yesterday afternoon after a glorious, long holiday weekend to paint the other two characters that live on Moonbeam Farm with Odessa the Owl, who you may recall from a post last week.
Above is Dewey the cat. Dewey is always hungry and always getting into mischief on the farm with his friends.
Below is Jaxon. Jaxon is a magical Jackalope who often comes to Dewey’s rescue, but other times gets him into more trouble.
And in case you didn’t remember, this is Odessa. Odessa is the wise (and wise-cracking) owl.
It was fun painting the animal characters that live on Moonbeam Farm and in the imagination of Carolyn and Colin who are working on a children’s book for kids from 1 to 101.
They’ve been sharing excerpts they collaboratively write on Carolyn’s blog, and it’s been fun watching the characters and plot evolve. Hope you’ll check it out and join the adventures!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
What a lovely surprise to really see “the guys”! Great job Jodi. Thank you so much…. so when will you create the Man-Servant? 🙂
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I think he’s already been created … do you have a Mirror nearby?? 😉😝
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🙂
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Hi Jodi – As Odessa is our current our choice of front cover, and as she does have three other friends, it might be nice to have them on the back cover! (The publisher may have very different ideas… but we have to start somewhere!). However, we are going to need a friendly farmer character (Man-Servant) to complete the characters. How are you with painting people?
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Lol. I gave him a shot as I picture him. Quizzically confused by all the shenanigans at mb farm. 😝 I sent to Carolyn. I don’t think I have your contact info but I don’t think she liked him. Lol. You should get a professional to do the characters justice. 😉
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LOL! Trust me Jodi, you did a much better job then I could have done on the Man-Servant! He does look confused which well…. it fits a wackydoodly Man-servant, right? 🙂
When your picture came to my phone things were totally wacky at work and my brain was, well I think you get the picture 🙂
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Wacklydoodly indeed 😝
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Oh this is very exciting!! A book in the making!
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Hi Bev – This is Odessa, and I am the one that is constantly frustrated by my friends at Moonbeam Farm… especially the human. He is quite impossible at times… well… actually… most of the time. You can read a little more about us (well at least about a meeting we recently had) here:
https://meandray.com/2017/05/30/the-fictional-meeting/
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I’m excited for them!
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I think it is wonderful that you are illustrating their children’s book! The characters are adorable!
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I’m just playing around pj. But thanks. Nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. ❤️
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I’m doing well, thanks! I just got back from Phoenix. I went to my grandson’s graduation. It was hot there but pleasant.
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Welcome home!!
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Thank you!
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Very exciting, Jodi! Beautiful illustrations and adorable characters 🙂
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Thanks patty. I’m excited for them.
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How wonderful, and exciting!! I hope the publisher loves the paintings and characters and your work is their choice too!
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I’m really just playing around. Carolyn nudged me to do. 😉
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I am in love with these paintings, Jodi. Beautiful! I also loved reading about the personality traits of each animal. Amazing.
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Thanks so much Eartha!
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Oh so charming. And exciting to be a part of this adventure!.
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Thanks Dena. Just playing around.
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Your animal paintings are AMAZING Jodi!! Wow!! I’m so impressed!! Your cat is what really captured my attention today. It is purr-fect!! Loving the green eyes! 💚🐱
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Thanks jill! I know you love cats. 🐱
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Fascinating characters Jodi, what a delight to be involved in this project. Your watercolors are always beautiful. 🙂
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It’s fun! 😉
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What a wonderful cat! and they really are covered with moonbeams. (K)
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I thought the background was kinda moonbeamy lol. 😝
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It is!
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Jodi, Carolyn nugget you in the right direction. These character paintings are incredible. The first thing that I noticed in all of the, THE EXPRESSIVE EYES. Well done. 🎼 Christine
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HI this is Carolyn and yes I loved the eyes! They drew me right in and Jodi is pretty incredible isn’t she. 🙂
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☺️
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Thank you Christine. You are very sweet. It was just for fun. 😊
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…nudged 😏
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You are a Gem Jodi!! Perfect thing to see when I got home from a hectic day! The characters have always seemed real to me, as I talk to them quite often. 🙂
Now they appear even more real! LOL!
Thanks sweet friend for your hard work! Superb job!! Love them! ❤
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It was fun 👍😉❤️
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Love these!
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Thanks Lynn!
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most welcome
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They are all magical Jodi, you do the eyes so well!
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Thanks Jenna! I kinda feel like I focus on the eyes and then let the rest be loose and imaginative. ::)
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Lovely pictures, Jodi and the story of adventures sounds enchanting! What a fun project!💗🌷
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These are amazing!! I LOVE these characters, Jodi!! 😍 It’s been such a thrill to watch just how fantastic your art has become. You’re brilliant my friend!!
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Awh. What a sweet compliment Charlie o!! Thanks!
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I’m sorry I haven’t been present as much… trying out way too many things at once on my site like a little kid. But totally loving what you’re making! You’re amazing my friend!! ❤️😃
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I’m confused about what is happening on your site. I’ve been busy too so not quite as present. I understand. I appreciate you reaching out though. 👍😉. We kinda go way back eh? 😊
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We go way back!! 💕😃 But I’m curious to know more about why you say you’re confused about what’s happening on my site. I’m admittedly trying lots of new things at once so I would truly appreciate your insight and feedback my friend!!
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More clicks to read. And odd messages in feed showing up about people joining or something ….
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Yeah, I’ve added community features to my site. You can log in and create your own profile and upload art. That activity shouldn’t show up in the main feed, but on the WordPress Reader it seems to be. Still have to work that out with them to see what the problem might be. 😊Figuring it all out! Totally new adventure!! Hehe
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seems like an extra click necessary than it used to be. Did you do something different to the overall site?
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Yep… totally new theme and lots of new features. hehe… So my settings are still a little off in some places. I fixed the full post showing…should be back to normal now… thanks for pointing that out! I’m adding a community section to the site so people can login and create there own galleries and interact Facebook-style right on Doodlewash. Crazy and ambitious and totally experimental, but seems to be working so far. 😊 You know me… hehe… always building new stuff! I’ll be officially launching it in the week ahead!
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I’ll have to look into that community later. Thanks!! 😉
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Yes please! hehe… you can click the WordPress Login on the site and it will automatically create a profile for ya. There’s a media tab where you can upload art! Something new I’m trying, but I’m LOVE to see your little avatar show up there! 😃💕
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Lovely paintings, Jodi! I’ve always thought you would make a great children’s book writer, and it turns out I was right! And thanks for letting me know about the book…until you mentioned it, I didn’t know Colin was doing that. I’m going to click on the link and read the excerpts now.
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👍😉
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Lovely watercolours Jodi – they would look good in any children’s book….
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Thanks Evelyn!!☺️
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These are beautiful!! I love your watercolors.
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Thanks so much!!
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