Wednesday, February 23, 2011

When you least expect it


About 3 years ago, I was driving my daughter to school when she started singing a made up song. She does that every now and then, it's one of the things I love most about her. I recall her saying this cute little name she made up: Swirly Pearly. I immediately wrote it down because I knew it was one of those things I didn't want to let go.

Yesterday while I was working like crazy with a looming deadline I decided I needed a little break. So I grabbed a piece of scrap paper, doodled and this little girl appeared on my page.

It took me about 3 seconds to realize it was her, Swirly Pearly!
I am pretty sure she will be appearing a lot in my sketchbooks from now on and hopefully will have her own stories to tell someday. :o)



8 comments:

Casey G. said...

Aww this is so happy and joyous :) inspiration when you least expect it is magical.

Anonymous said...

She is so cute)) Very nice story))

Alicia Padrón said...

Thanks Casey! Yes, don't you love it when that happens? :o)


Thanks.. you! Hee.. I don't think I can type my n's backwards. :o)

Laurie L Young said...

Adorable! I can't wait to see her stories! :D

Unknown said...

she is a delight to look at, lovely character :0D

Alicia Padrón said...

Aw thanks Laurie! I will really try to make the time and write about her. Hugs! :o)


Thanks Heidi! Glad you like her. My favorite feature on her is her hair. Made me happy just to to draw it.

Ann Pilicer said...

What a great story and what a adorable character that came out of it! I look forward to seeing more of her! :)

Alicia Padrón said...

Thanks so much Ann! :o)