illustrations (summer time) / ilustracije (ljeto)

vacation -odmor
Your lips hold promises of good times....

pen and acrylic paints

kemijska i akrilne boje


pen and acrylic paints

summer in the city

ljeto u gradu
 It's really remarkable how only two yours at a beach (consisting of a short swim and rereading Pamuk while bathing in the sun) can make you forget all of your problems. Really, that was all it took. Two hours. My first swim this year...and closest to calmness I've been in a long time.

Nevjerovatno kako samo dva sata na plaži (koja su se sastojala od kratkog plivanja i čitanja iznova Pamuka uz sunčanje) mogu učiniti da zaboraviš na sve svoje probleme. Stvarno, to je sve što je trebalo.  Dva sata.  Prvo plivanje ove godine...i najbliže što sam došla miru već dugo.

Comments

  1. Maria Flicka22 June 2014 at 06:28

    Beautiful Summer illustrations! You have a great blog! I'd love if you checked out my blog, and if you like it, can we follow each other on “GFC” (blog followers), and “Google+”? I promise I’ll follow you back <3

    x♥x♥

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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  2. L.E.N K22 June 2014 at 06:35

    Wow! I'm so much in love with all those pics!!

    XX http://fetish-tokyo.blogspot.com/

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  3. Unknown22 June 2014 at 07:58

    cute drawing!

    www.bstylevoyage.blogspot.com
    xx

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  4. Beauty Unearthly22 June 2014 at 08:13

    Wow...it looks super amazing...thx for sharing honey...:-)

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  5. Ivana22 June 2014 at 08:33

    Ajde bas mi je drago... :) Bas smo jutros muz i ja pricali kako bi dali sve da mozemo piti kavu uz pogled na more...ah :)

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    1. Ivana Split22 June 2014 at 11:58

      more je 'kako bi rekli u Mostaru' čudo....nadam se da ćete i vi ubrzo stići i malo se relaksirati...

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    2. Ivana22 June 2014 at 12:28

      Tek u drugoj polovici kolovoza :( Krepati ću do tada :)

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    3. Ivana Split22 June 2014 at 12:32

      nije lako to dočekati...ja sam prošle godine skoro ispalila jer se nisam mogla kupati.

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  6. Moscow Blogger22 June 2014 at 09:01

    Cool, really cool!
    Love this fashion and color combination!
    http://afinaskaterblogspotcom.blogspot.ru/

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  7. Maria Flicka22 June 2014 at 09:15

    Thank you so much for stopping by! You said you are following me, but I can't see you on my GFC (blog followers) list :(

    x♥x♥

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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    1. Maria Flicka22 June 2014 at 13:13

      Hi again, I think my iphone is not working properly :S
      Anyway, I can see you now, thank you so much for taking your time checking it out again, I'm following you back now on ”GFC”, and "Google+"
      Keep in touch sweetie! Hope you have a nice day ahead and a happy week<3

      x♥x♥

      "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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  8. Denisa22 June 2014 at 09:45

    Nice. I see you have a creative week.
    http://www.fashiondenis.com

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  9. RaeAbigael22 June 2014 at 10:40

    I really like your girl illustration which bare the words "Your lips hold promises of good times...." :))) your art style interests me. i like it! :) anyway, thank you so much for your darling comments on my blog. and thanks so much for sharing your encounter with the ballet teacher. I replied on that and I hope you can do my little proposal Ivana. hihi :3 http://www.raellarina.net/2014/06/ballerina-on-fire-at-backstage.html

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    1. Ivana Split22 June 2014 at 12:00

      thank you so much:) That particular illustration I also like... I don't usually base my illustration on real people, but that one was inspired by an actual person....and thank you for your proposal:)

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  10. Dressed With Soul22 June 2014 at 12:59

    I think I wrote already that one thing I miss really in Bavaria: the sea and the beach! Of this cause I understand the healing effect about you write ... Lovely illustrations and did I ever mention that you have a wonderful handwriting which fits to you and your soul?

    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    1. Ivana Split24 June 2014 at 03:01

      Thank you dear Rena! I'm glad you like my handwriting, most people don't:)

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  11. the chilicool22 June 2014 at 13:02

    Lovely disegn!
    Alessia
    THECHILICOOL
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    Kiss

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  12. Anonymous22 June 2014 at 14:14

    Super ljetne ilustracije, svida mi se kako se razvija tvoj stil. I drago mi je da si nasla mir, makar na dva sata.

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  13. Egejta22 June 2014 at 16:39

    i love ur illustrations! ure so talented!


    BLOGDROBE

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  14. The Fashion Stir Fry22 June 2014 at 18:11

    That is just fantastic. Reading your post alone is very relaxing trying to picture it all. Good for you girl. Sometimes that is all it takes :). Have a good start of the week.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  15. Spoonful Of Diamonds22 June 2014 at 20:12

    i love the illustration of the redhead! i wanted to thank you for sharing that beautiful quote with me on my last post!
    xx

    http://spoonfulofdiamonds.com
    http://www.facebook.com/SpoonfulOfDiamonds

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  16. The Dainty Dolls House23 June 2014 at 01:53

    Amazing illustrations doll, I love the one with red hair, gorgeous!! I hope you have a great Monday xx

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  17. Unknown23 June 2014 at 04:10

    Taj prvi odlazak na plažu je nešto posebno. Mene još uvek čeka, verovala ili ne! Predivni su crteži, baš nekako odišu letom :)

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    1. Ivana Split24 June 2014 at 04:50

      hvala ti puno...vjerujem ti, a uz ovo vrijeme nije ni čudno što nisi bila...možda sam se ja malo i požurila, jer sam se evo poslje kupanja prehladila.

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  18. Bárbara Marques23 June 2014 at 04:33

    The beach really has a great power over me too :)
    Great illustrations. Loved the one with the girl just laying on the beach!

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    1. Ivana Split24 June 2014 at 04:37

      thank you:) that one is more of a sketch...I was actually planning to turn in into a painting...if I manage to do that:)

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  19. Ana Robinson23 June 2014 at 04:33

    Such lovely illustrations. They look so personal and arty. Loved it x

    New post on:
    www.tuttifruttibyam.blogspot.com

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  20. Silvia Negretti23 June 2014 at 04:48

    Che bella questa illustrazione!!!
    Mi piacciono moltissimo sia i colori che il look! Bravissima! :D
    Baci!
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  21. Lera23 June 2014 at 05:27

    Can't wait to go to the beach this Summer! So true, I forget about everything at the beach and simply enjoy life.

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    1. Ivana Split24 June 2014 at 04:22

      yes, the beach is a wonderful place:) thank you for your comment Lera:)

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  22. Fede23 June 2014 at 06:09

    i tuoi disegni sono sempre molto belli fantastici i pantaloni gialli
    I LOVE SHOPPING

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  23. Caro *23 June 2014 at 10:44

    Beautiful drawings, I want to go to the beach ! :)

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  24. Anna and Klaudia23 June 2014 at 14:24

    Lovely pics <333333333333

    http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/

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  25. Imogen23 June 2014 at 19:09

    That's so pretty, great job.

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