Gordon Laite, once again nodp

I'm working on a commission, so my revisited painting is of this page in the golden book,
'Toads and Diamonds II' I just may do more! It was a lot of fun to try to paint these illustrations--I remember, as a child, just sitting and staring at every page!

Gordon Laite, illustrator of 'The Blue Book of Fairy Tales ' nodp

Nope, that's not what the horned beast wanted to hear! The painting for today is another copy from this Little Golden Book, 'Beauty and the Beast after Gordon Laite'

Golden Book nodp

Helping to clean out my mother's house a few years ago, I came upon this book--it took me back--way back--I just had to try some of these great illustrations for myself--so once again here is my tribute to Gordon Laite--thanks for the wonderful mind and dream altering illustrations!!
My revisited painting for today is a copy of this illustration by Gordon Laite:
'Rapunzel after Gordon Laite'

Toads and Diamonds II after Gordon Laite

The elder daughter ran home. "Oh Mother--" she began. At once two horrid toads hopped from her mouth, and two slimy snakes slithered to the ground. The daughter was so frightened that she ran into the woods. She was never heard from again. So ends Gordon Laite week. Hope you have enjoyed these illustrations in his honor. My granddaughter has an early day today so I rushed to get this one done--(as the rude daughter rushes into the woods)...
Whoops! I forgot to paint her little foot! Well, she won't get too far.
Watercolor 6"x 6"
$120 matted / $160 matted & framed

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Toads and Diamonds after Gordon Laite

"I'm sorry I'm late, Mother," said the pretty daughter. As she spoke, two diamonds, two pearls, and a red rose fell from her mouth. Painting Gordon Laite's illustrations have been fun--like going back through time to my childhood, but also check out the style of dress. Look at that hat the mother has on! Or that puffy shirt/jacket--cool. As a child, this story didn't make much sense to me. I have a strong gag reflex, so hacking up diamonds, pearls and roses seemed more like a curse than a gift.
SOLD
Watercolors 6"x 6"

Beauty and the Beast after Gordon Laite

Each night after dinner, Beast asked Beauty to marry him. But Beauty always said "No." "I don't think I shall ever marry you," Beauty said gently. "But I shall be your friend."
Here's another great illustration created by Gordon Laite. Maybe I'll deem this Gordon Laite week and paint one for each day this week--maybe not--we'll see...
Watercolor 6"x 6"
$120 matted / $160 matted & framed

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Rapunzel, after Gordon Laite

Do you remember this illustration? "Rapunzel is mine!" she screamed. "You shall die for trying to steal her!" The prince leapt from the window. He fell into a thorn bush and was blinded.
When I looked at this picture long ago, because you can see the whites of his eyes, I thought he was blind! Now I realize he hasn't fallen into the thorn bush yet. I painted this very close to how it looks in the book. If you're out there, Gordon Laite, I hope you don't mind, and thank you! I just love these illustrations--they are a part of my childhood and so are a part of me.
Watercolor 6"x 6"
$120 matted / $160 matted & framed

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