I made a picture of you once...
years ago... way before I ever even knew you...
your wire rims and everything...
on my Etch-a-Sketch...
a psychic told me to draw what would make me happy...
and I drew you...
memorized you before I shook you free...
Dolores Price...
Well it is time for our January book review and inspired art
for Darcy's Artful Reader's Challenge...
this month I read 'She's Come Undone' by Wally Lamb...
the story of Dolores Price...
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It is 1950... and Dolores is four
when the new television set arrives...
little does she know then
the impact that it will have on her life...
not only does it become her form of escape...
but inspiration for a world of fantasy...
and fuel for a make believe life...
the book follows her challenging, vulnerable, courageous
and sometimes hysterical journey...
her heartbreaks... betrayals...
the unlikely people that she connects with...
every one of them... someone she can relate to
from a sitcom... a soap or drama...
and ultimately...
her unraveling...
and her willingness to trust and begin again...
Thanks to the wonderful writing of Wally Lamb...
Dolores had me at the first page...
I devoured her story with anticipation...
bonded with her outrageous and lovable character...
her pivoting encounter with a beached whale...
her love of drawing on her Etch-a-Sketch...
the unusual characters that she met along the way...
her love/hate relationship with Grandma...
and her years inside Gracewood Institute...
for me it was one of those books you couldn't put down...
and yet you didn't want to end either...
I could very easily just pick it up now and read it again...
so yes.. I loved it...
thank you Dolores for taking me on an adventure...
one marvelous non stop ride...
So.. for the book inspired art...
I created an art journal page...
the 1950's television set...
Dolores...
and her attempt at feigning a world
where the sun shone all year round...
and as if on cue...
my next book arrived in the mail yesterday...
The Last Sharman... by William Whitecloud...
can't wait to make a start on it...
Happy Weekend my friends...
Jenny ♥
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ReplyDeleteLoving the artwork and it's so lovely to read that someone was 'grabbed' by their book on the first page! The book sounds like a great read, another to add to my reading list me thinks!
ReplyDeletethe art work is stunning jenny, love it when a book grabs you at its first page :)
ReplyDeleteTempted to come to you before coffee break!
ReplyDeleteThis book is definitely definitely going to be one I am going to read - I'll check later and see if it's on kindle.
your artwork is fantastic, and very nostalgic for me. Our family's first TV had a 9" screen, black and white, bought for the Queen's Coronation - and we thought it was wonderful. I'm history! Everything about the artwork is great.
I'm hooked just reading the quote! :) Sounds like an awesome book and I just adore what you did for the art. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, that sounds like a good one. Must check out. Love your telly art too...fantastic! xo
ReplyDeleteYour opening quotation from the book has already intrigued me, and I love the sound of this book - it's definitely going on my list
ReplyDeleteYour accompanying artwork is fantastic, that telly doesn't look too unlike the old black and white one we had when I was little :) And I love your girl's cotton candy hair.
Love your creation from your book read! So different.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like a good book!!!
I want to draw faces like that! So pretty! ♥
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved your book! The quote is really good!
wow, those words are beautiful! I'll have to go read that book too. You made a beautiful image of what the book is about, looking forward to see what you do with the next one!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed your book! It sounds like a very interesting read. Your art is beautiful and I love it! Dolores sounds like a real piece of work :)
ReplyDeleteI love books that draw you in at the very beginning. This sounds like one I would like to read. Love your art.
ReplyDeleteHello Jenny!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful book.
I personally, love those books, you can just can not put down. :]
Great journal page too!!
Thanks for sharing your review & your art. ~xx
Had a "HAPPY" visit here today.
very intersting..the book cover was well done and i like what your twist was on it..
ReplyDeleteThanks for the informative review. I've not read the book, but now intend to. Great interpretation in your art.
ReplyDeleteWow... such great artwork. And the book sounds really good. This challenge already has me writing down several books for the future!
ReplyDeletewell what a fabulous uplifting review, I love your enthusiasm for this book and for that it will go on my wish list. The journal page is gorgeous, one I would be proud to have made, thanks for the explanation with the sunshine etc.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a book you can't put down!
ReplyDeleteYour lovely girl in the classic TV cabinet is perfect (of course!)
Wishing you a happy weekend!
oxo
A book you can't put down, how lovely to read such a positive review. Love the way you have done your artwork, I am sure I had a TV just like that one.
ReplyDeleteOoh, thank you, I've been looking for a good book and this sounds wonderful. And your related art piece is so clever and darling, I just love those old 50's TV's, and you captured it perfectly.
ReplyDeletethis sounds like a wonderful book!
ReplyDeletelove the art you made in response, how fun.
lovely weekend to you ~
That book sounds like an interesting read Jenny...and must be a good'un if it grabs you right at the beginning.
ReplyDelete...and the art that it as inspired is truly beautiful...lovely colours and love your gal and Tv set! x
Another here who is adding this straight to their wishlist. Sounds such a good read - one question... is it a true story?
ReplyDeleteYour art work is gorgeous. Love that TV set and Dolores - as you see her - is truly beautiful.
The story is fictional Carmen... or as Wally Lamb says on the inside cover... it is 'his imagined novel'... it really is a superb read...
DeleteJenny ♥
I can't help but want to read this book after reading your review. It pulled me into the book as much as I imagine the actual book did to you. Love the inspired artwork that came out of the book -- it shows how much you loved the book.
ReplyDeleteYou got me hooked with your review. Wonderful artwork. I shall read.
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
Loved your review and your book inspired art.
ReplyDeleteAdding it to my to read list!
Karen x
Great review, I like books were the character hooks me and holds on throughout the read. I too shall add it to my wish list. Super artwork.
ReplyDeleteJen x
I really enjoyed your review and now this book is on my list of to reads. It sounds quirky and interesting which is right up my street. I shall look forward to reading that one day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great review and FABulous art...I remember our first black & white RCA TV (looks remarkably like Delores' ) with only three channels...a definite escape in the 1950's...will be picking this one up soon...
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting read and it obviously inspired you with your artwork.
ReplyDelete...and another book to add to the ever growing reading list! Love your journal page too Jenny! Hope you are faring well with all the weather challenges here at the moment.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like my kind of book! Another to add to my TBR pile!
ReplyDeleteThe artwork is great too....very evocative of the era...I too remember the arrival of our first television set!
Hugs xx
I love how your art feels like the next step after the cover of the book. As if she starts underwater, with her eyes closed, and by the time the journey is over and eyes are opened by experience and the sun is out. Lovely ;-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome page! love the soft, contentedness of it, as if Dolores is infinitely happy in her make believe world :D XXX
ReplyDeleteI have finally arrived and what a wonderful post it is. You have written in a way that makes me feel like I want to buy this book now! The art is great Jenny I always love those porcelain faces of yours!
ReplyDeleteManonX
The book sounds great and I love what you've done with your artwork!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds wonderful and being added straight away to my wish list!
ReplyDeleteLove the art work too ... So detailed!
Beautifully written and illustrated Jenny...I am currently reading, The Book Thief... After You reviewed it I just had to. I am enjoying the story and the escape.
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