Happy WOYWW and Not-So-Wordless Wednesday, dear friends! Today I have a special treat for you. I want to introduce you to one of my favorite artists, Shirley Ng-Benitez, who I first had the pleasure of meeting during the 2010 One World One Heart tour!
A Special Creation Just For Me |
Shirley is an illustrator who is famous for the beautiful watercolor illustrations she creates for children’s books. Visiting her blog and website always brings a smile to my face. Recently, I was fortunate enough to participate in a Pay It Forward she offered on her blog. Each of the pieces featured in today’s article were gifts she sent to me in her PIF!
Her Eyes Were Muddy With Sadness |
The first piece illustrates both her business card and the splash page on her website, Shirley Ng-Benitz Illustration, where you can see samples from her portfolio and learn more about her as an artist. The second piece, Ramona Dreams, is a custom piece she created for me after I shared the things I love about her work! The third piece, Her Eyes Were Muddy With Sadness, is particularly meaningful to me and is my favorite illustration of Shirley’s. I am transported back to a different place and time whenever I look at this piece of art!
I hope you feel as blessed as I do this week as you journey from desk to desk and photo to photo this week. Have a fabulous WOYWW and Wordless (or Not-So-Wordless) Wednesday!
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Great paintings indeed.
Beautiful artwork, loving this. Happy Easter, Annette x
Ramona, you are SO kind to post about this..thank you so much for the wonderful words, and for Paying it Forward! I have had such a wonderful time blogging these past few years (going on 2 years now) and it has been so rewarding getting to know such kind and generous people as yourself.I'm so glad you liked the Ramona Dreams piece..it was a delight to paint! And thank you for enjoying my Sad girl..it really means a lot. Have a wonderful week everyone, and thanks so much again, Ramona!
You are so lucky! What beautiful pieces for your home.
Very nice paintings! Just found you through "Good Friends Just Click." blog hop. Have a blessed day!
-Hannah
Shirley's watercolors are wonderful. How special to have a piece made just for you. thanks for sharing her site & art 🙂 ~Faythe @GMT
Wow, those are some amazing illustrations.
She is really talented! Such pretty pictures! 🙂
Now, I'm off to see the arm wrestling cat…
Tiffany
Those illustrations are really pretty.
Those are cool. I teach a college level Illustration class. I will have something to share. Thanks!
I love the first one!
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Darcy @ Tales From the Nursery
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Beautiful illos. Great blog! I am now following. Please stop by my blog Diaper Style Memoirs and follow back ;). Hope to see you there!
Inessa
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No wonder you fell in love with these illustrations – they are beautiful. What wonderful treasures you now have. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Easter – Hugs, Neet x
wow these are stunning thanks for sharing x
Stunning artwork…. So evocative and softly elegant… Thanks for sharing
Frankie
xx
Oh those were lovely. Thank you for sharing them.
Hi ya
wow what beautiful art work you have,thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x
Wonderful illustrations!
How lucky you are to be able to look at these IRL. They are amazing.
Gorgeous art indeed! Have a great WOYWW today.
Beautiful watercolor illustrations! They are so vibrant and colorful. I bet children just love the books she does. Congrats on getting the PIF gift! It is something to cherish Thanks for sharing Vickie #28
lovely art pieces there.
have a great wednesday
caroline #34
Gorgeous!
Beatiful artwork! Such talent! Debbie #60
very pretty
WOYWW WOW! Lucky you. They are beautiful watercolours.
How lovely are those illustrations -you must feel very happy to have them in your home!
Happy WOYWW
Rebecca (44)xxx
What stunning pieces of art you have been given, don't you love PIF, such a wonderful way to get such variety!! Annette #4
Very beautiful Art.
Fantastic artwork! very ethereal looking and you are very lucky to have them too
😀
Lisa
#69
What a wonderful feel she has …no wonder she illustrates childrens books
How wonderful to have such fabulous artworks.
What a gorgeous post Ramona – Shirley's work is delicious indeed. Link goes straight into my faves!
I LOVE the first one! What beautiful work she does!
Hello Paper Princess! I discovered your blog from Paisley Passions. I am a participant too. I also joined the One World One Heart 2011.
I love the illustrations especially the first and last one. I am a grown up who remains to be very kid at heart so paintings like these really appeal to me.
I hope we could develop a connection by following each others blogs. Have a great week!
Absolutely wonderful. How great for you to be the recipient of this talent. Thank you for sharing.
She has amazing talent!
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Visiting from iFellowship today. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing…
Thank you for introducing this talented artist to us! What a gift to be able to have her customize a piece of art for you…beautiful work!
Those are beautiful!
Those watercolors are just brilliant and jump with color! The one she created for you is just stunning. New follower from Real Mom Reviews and I am so happy to have found you!
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Stacie @ Love You Always & Forever
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Happy WOYWW, Andria #32
I stumbled upon your blog, wanted to say hi, and became a follower! I'd love if you follow my blog too!!
Those are gorgeous illustrations!
What beautiful little works of art:)
Fiona x
Beautiful! I can certainly see why you feel so blessed!
What lovely illustrations…I'll have to go visit her. I'm visiting for Whatever You Want Wednesday at Free Pretty Things for You. Do drop by for a visit.
Pink Sparkles for your day,
Stephanie ♥
Thanks for sharing the info. I have never seen her before and am glad to be introduced to her work. They are just lovely illustrations!
xo,
Sena
Those are wonderful!! Found you through the blog hop! My husband and I are going through our first round of IVF and are so excited! Hope you stop by and follow me back! Thanks