Sunday, 11 November 2012

The Little Prince

I read this book for the first time maybe ten years ago, one afternoon at the local library. Today, it's still one of the most beautiful, honest, and thought-provoking books that I've had the pleasure of reading.
When I was little, I remember my cousin having this Little Prince calendar with illustrations and accompanying quotes from the book. My favourite one was of the "hat", which was actually clearly a boa constrictor eating an elephant.
These took an indecent amount of time (I think I set a new record), but I am really, really thrilled with them. Particularly proud of my left hand for its star-drawing capabilities.
It was wonderful to revisit this book. Hope you're having a great weekend!
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16 comments:

  1. Vanni11 November 2012 at 12:45

    ohhhh its sooooo beautiful!!!! i like it

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  2. Jayne11 November 2012 at 13:35

    This is so beautiful! Looks just like the illustrations in the book. Antoine Saint-Exupery would be proud!

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    1. Vicky the Nail Artiste11 November 2012 at 21:10

      Ohh THANK YOU! The original illustrations are so lovely, I really hoped to do them a small fraction of justice.

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  3. Lacqueerisa11 November 2012 at 16:38

    I love how light and simple these drawings feel. Beautiful :) Love this!!

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    1. Vicky the Nail Artiste11 November 2012 at 21:12

      Yes, the original illustrations have that same feeling, which is what I love about them! Thank you :)

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  4. Steamy Nails11 November 2012 at 20:00

    I love this book! I read this in French, and the meanings are really deep and thoughtful for a children's book. This mani is so amazing <3

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    1. Vicky the Nail Artiste11 November 2012 at 21:25

      I really wish my French was good enough for me to read this story in its original language! It's really great how it is a children's book that everyone can enjoy. Thank you! <3

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  5. M. Fourey12 November 2012 at 03:31

    It's amazing! Such a sweet manicure, just like the book. You nailed all the details, it looks simple but I can tell you spent a lot of time on it because it's perfect!

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    1. Vicky the Nail Artiste12 November 2012 at 13:28

      Thank you so much! It's often the simple things that actually end up taking the most time, but it's worth it! :)

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  6. Unknown16 November 2012 at 17:55

    I love these SO SO SO SO SO much. I can't even begin to tell you. I'm just now getting into nail art and had been thinking about wanting to do Little Prince nails when I get better, and I'm so happy I found someone to be inspired by. :)

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    1. Vicky the Nail Artiste17 November 2012 at 19:17

      That's so wonderful, and thank you! :) Best wishes to you in your future nail art adventures!

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  7. Anonymous10 July 2013 at 11:58

    Fantastic! You've done such a wonderful job, i love it!!

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  8. Unknown16 January 2014 at 16:10

    I found it accidentally on Google. I TOTALLY LOVED IT!!!! you did an amazing piece of art! :) :) :)
    Greetings from Greece!

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