April 19, 2011

The Illustrations Of Shirley Ng-Benitez


You Can See Shirley's Latest Creations At Shirley's Illustrations
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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62 comments:

  1. HarmonySweetpeaApril 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Great paintings indeed.

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  2. NettyApril 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful artwork, loving this. Happy Easter, Annette x

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  3. ShirleyApril 19, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    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!

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  4. StaceyApril 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Following from Good Friends Just Click!
    Hope you will follow me back at: http://www.madeofsnails.com/

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  5. aliciaApril 19, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    You are so lucky! What beautiful pieces for your home.

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  6. Hannah AveryApril 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Very nice paintings! Just found you through "Good Friends Just Click." blog hop. Have a blessed day!

    -Hannah

    http://pursuingvirtue.blogspot.com

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  7. FaytheApril 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Shirley's watercolors are wonderful. How special to have a piece made just for you. thanks for sharing her site & art :) ~Faythe @GMT

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  8. nicole flowersApril 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Wow, those are some amazing illustrations.

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  9. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    She is really talented! Such pretty pictures! :)
    Now, I'm off to see the arm wrestling cat...
    Tiffany

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  10. Lolo @ Crazy About My BaybahApril 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Those illustrations are really pretty.

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  11. An Apel a DayApril 19, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Those are cool. I teach a college level Illustration class. I will have something to share. Thanks!

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  12. DarcyApril 19, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I love the first one!

    Visiting from the Alexa hop!
    Darcy @ Tales From the Nursery
    www.darcyandbrian.com

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  13. sashaApril 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    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
    www.diaperstylememoirs.blogspot.com

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  14. NeetApril 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    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

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  15. NickyApril 19, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    wow these are stunning thanks for sharing x

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  16. DragonApril 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Stunning artwork.... So evocative and softly elegant... Thanks for sharing
    Frankie
    xx

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  17. One Rich MotherApril 19, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh those were lovely. Thank you for sharing them.

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  18. SueApril 19, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Hi ya
    wow what beautiful art work you have,thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  19. Marilyn (A Lot of Loves)April 19, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Wonderful illustrations!

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  20. TertiaApril 19, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    How lucky you are to be able to look at these IRL. They are amazing.

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  21. HelenApril 19, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Gorgeous art indeed! Have a great WOYWW today.

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  22. okienurseApril 19, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    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

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  23. akilli melekApril 19, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    lovely art pieces there.
    have a great wednesday
    caroline #34

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  24. Alesha @ Full Time MamaApril 20, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  25. Debbie HApril 20, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Beatiful artwork! Such talent! Debbie #60

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  26. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    very pretty

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  27. ClareApril 20, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    WOYWW WOW! Lucky you. They are beautiful watercolours.

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  28. Cauliflower CupcakeApril 20, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    How lovely are those illustrations -you must feel very happy to have them in your home!
    Happy WOYWW
    Rebecca (44)xxx

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  29. voodoo vixenApril 20, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    What stunning pieces of art you have been given, don't you love PIF, such a wonderful way to get such variety!! Annette #4

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  30. RussApril 20, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Very beautiful Art.

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  31. LisaApril 20, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Fantastic artwork! very ethereal looking and you are very lucky to have them too

    :-D
    Lisa
    #69

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  32. AngieApril 20, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    What a wonderful feel she has ...no wonder she illustrates childrens books

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  33. sandra deApril 20, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    How wonderful to have such fabulous artworks.

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  34. Julia DunnitApril 20, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    What a gorgeous post Ramona - Shirley's work is delicious indeed. Link goes straight into my faves!

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  35. BusyWorkingMamaApril 20, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I LOVE the first one! What beautiful work she does!

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  36. Diane WritesApril 20, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    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!

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  37. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Absolutely wonderful. How great for you to be the recipient of this talent. Thank you for sharing.

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  38. Stacy UncorkedApril 20, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    She has amazing talent!

    WW: Dork Dogs and Cats

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  39. CherieApril 20, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Visiting from iFellowship today. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing...

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  40. Mystic IndigoApril 20, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    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!

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  41. TIFFANYApril 20, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Those are beautiful!

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  42. mryjhnsnApril 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    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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  43. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Visiting from the Alexa hop! Hope you will come visit me!
    Stacie @ Love You Always & Forever
    www.loveyoualwaysgiveaways.com

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  44. AndriaApril 20, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Happy WOYWW, Andria #32

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  45. MeganApril 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    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!

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  46. AngelfishApril 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    What beautiful little works of art:)
    Fiona x

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  47. Discovering DealsApril 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful! I can certainly see why you feel so blessed!

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  48. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsApril 20, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    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 ♥

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  49. By the BluegrassApril 20, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    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

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  50. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    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

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  51. Sunshine GirlApril 20, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Wow great artwork there bet you were really pleased!

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  52. Mama ChocolateApril 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Lovely! That is one of my favorite styles of art!
    (Stopping by from the Alexa Hop!)

    Johanna at Mama Chocolate
    Family life, tips for mom, reviews, giveaways and more!

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  53. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsApril 21, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Wow what great prize and such lovely picutres! great to see such creativity at work, and thanks for sharing and Happy WOYWW! Shaz in oz.x #1

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  54. tracyApril 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    super adorable.

    i also want to say that i really love your banner and background here on your blog. did you create it yourself or use a program or... pay someone to do it? it's just precious.

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  55. LeeAnnApril 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    She does great work! And so cool that she made one just for you!

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  56. AmandaApril 22, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    New follower stop by for a visit.
    http://mommyopinions.blogspot.com/

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  57. JennyApril 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love the last one! It is beautiful.

    Here from the Alexa hop!

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  58. LoriApril 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Stopping by from the Alexa hop. Those are really lovely! I do not have an artistic bone in my body and I've always wished I could paint. It seems like it would be very relaxing!

    Lori

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  59. peggy aplSEEDSApril 24, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    lovely! lucky you for getting these wonderful pieces. her art reminds me of Tasha Tudor's.
    happy Easter!
    hugs,
    peggy
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  60. Ohhh SnapApril 24, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Thank you for sharing your treasures with us. She is an awesome artist :D.

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  61. Shah WhartonApril 24, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Oh these are so lovely - they have a look of Potter about them. Beautiful. Thanks for linking up to my blog hop - your continued support means the world. Shah. X

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  62. MariaSApril 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous illustrations!
    Thank you for sharing!

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