Saturday, February 19, 2011

the hedgehog (and a watercolour doodle)




I watched the Hedgehog on DVD last night, which is a wonderful French film, and I would highly recommend you check it out. Apart from the moving story itself, there were many scenes of crafting/drawing/filming/doing something creative - that being a (wannabe) creative person myself -  I'm such a sucker for those! There's something about watching the flow and movement of something beautiful being created that's kinda inspiring, don't you think? Well I know I was inspired, because I got out a tube of black watercolour paint that I've had for a while but never used, and started painting Paloma (the little girl in the movie) before the movie was finished (and let me tell you, going back and forth between looking down at a piece of paper and up to read the subtitles is not recommended! I had to rewind and replay some scenes a few times to keep on track, haha..). It's not much of a "painting", but I had fun doing it, and that's what matters, right?
 P.S. the winner of the Beta Accessories giveaway is #44 jhitomi. Congratulations! I'll be in touch shortly.

16 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    so so cute! love creative movies like this..have to have a look! xoxo

    http://some-kind-of-style.blogspot.com/

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I love the art in the movie!

    Your watercolor is adorable, to :)

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  3. ReneeFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Oh sounds like a great movie and love your painting!

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  4. Cher' ShotsFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Your art is great! I get that same type of inspiration every time I watch Beatrix Potter movies.
    'hugs from afar'

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    i'm gonna keep a look-out for that film!

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  6. Dagmarette YenFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I didnt know they had a movie. The book is absolutely delightful, though! I highly recommend it!

    http://www.thefinishing-school.com/

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  7. jhitomiFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you so much for this giveaway, I can't believe I won a gorgeous scarf! You've got a new follower for life!
    I sure wish I could doodle like that.

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  8. Blue Eyed Night OwlFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I have the book on my to read pile. I'd heard there'd be a movie but forgot about it entirely.
    So thanks for showing us! I'm gonna buy it first chance I get.

    And it's a very cute drawing you made:)

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  9. a blog about the little thingsFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I had no idea The Elegance of the Hedgehog was made into a movie! I am so tickled! Will have to find it at my local indie video shop.
    Lovely post!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    This sounds like such an interesting film. Thanks for making this recommendation.

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  11. VeronicaFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    your' blog is really cute!
    Love your post!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Follow me?I'll be very happy if you do!
    Thank you so much!

    www.cipollainspiration.blogspot.com

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  12. Habin KimFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    definitely going to check that film out!

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  13. le ballon jauneFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    i'm glad the film went all over you! (the book is better though.)

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  14. Marta MartiniFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I wish I could draw like this...

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  15. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Ah, your movie recommendations are always worth while. I will now try to track this one down.

    Your painting is so sweet! It reminds me of the drawing of Mary in ''Mary and Max'' :)

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    that film is amazing...i totally felt in love with it!takes you in another world!

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