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.
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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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