A collection of doodles with a bit of commentary by RICK GREEN - your cartooning friend

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Sully

I finally did some work the other day on the first page of the children's book that I have a dream of someday publishing.

I may be getting the "cart before the horse." Perhaps I should write the story before illustrating it, but I've actually told the story so many times to groups of children that I have it pretty well figured out in my head.

The story is about Sully, a skunk, that is not happy being a skunk (Would you be?). Instead, Sully wants to be a rabbit, and the rabbits help him do it.

I've drawn this little fellow a hundred different ways. I am pretty pleased with this version. What do you think?

(Not a Copy & Share illustration)

14 comments:

vjc said...

Love it, Rick! He certainly has character...

Alice said...

the skunk is great! he has personality :O). you know in your children's book you should include Eggy on each page or page spread - it will be a fun feature for the kids to go through the book looking for him. kind of like the old Where's Waldo idea - but better!

Staci said...

He does look displeased! Call a publisher!

Reddirt Woman said...

He certainly has personality, that Sully.

I think it's a wonderful idea for you to do a childrens book. Even a series of them. You spin a good yarn and, well, you know what I think of your doodles... I think the book would be a smash

Helen

Mari said...

He is perfect! I love the book idea too. You write it and I'll buy it!

Trish said...

I'd say you got him...I can't wait for the book!!!

Laura ~Peach~ said...

he is cute poor stinky fella

Titus 2 Thandi said...

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Ivanhoe said...

Sully's handsome little fella. I hope you'll get to do your book - sounds like a bestseller to me ;o)

Whitney said...

Your work is amazing! I just found your blog through Matey Couture's blog :)

Fire Hunt said...

I like it. I would get your book for my kids, just let us know when it is done!

r garriott said...

Sulky Sully! Yay!

Anonymous said...

I think Sully looks sullen. LOL!

I think you would do very well to write and illustrate a children's book!

Jaime said...

We love Sully... I have thought about writing a children's novel as well. Tell me how it goes for you. and good luck.

Jaime