2019 The Little Mermaid #Art sketch series ‘MAX’ #AtoZChallenge
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We’re entering week three of the A to Z Challenge. If you missed previous posts in my Little Mermaid Artsketch series or this is your first time here, then you can find them easily under Latest Mews in my side menu. ☞ ☞ ☞
Today’s alpha-prompt is ‘M’. Inspired by this Pinterest image, I created my illustration of Prince Eric’s moppy top canine, Max.
The Little Mermaid is full of humorous lines geared for an older audience. I’m sure our young daughters didn’t quite get just how funny this film was until years later but to give you an example. After Ariel sees Prince Eric up close from the ships’ deck, she tells Scuttle how handsome he is but being the birdbrain that he is gets confused thinking she’s talking about Max. This is what Scuttle says this to Ariel.
“I dunno, he looks kinda hairy and slobbery to me.”
Max bears a strong likeness to a sheepdog who makes a number of cameos in the Thunderbolt audition and 101 Dalmatian Twilight scene.
[tweetthis]Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the #AtoZChallenge with my 6th-year participation in the April #blogfest. Join me this month with my #TheLittleMermaid characters #art sketch theme. M is for MAX. #pencildrawing[/tweetthis]
I have appointments this morning, so I’m away in Blogosphere. You’re invited to find more alphabet fun with my fellow AtoZers. Don’t forget to leave a breadcrumb (direct post URL) in comments so I might find my way easily to you. You’re invited to return tomorrow for another the next installment in my Little Mermaid Artsketch Series! X💋X💋, Cathy
18 Comments
Ronel Janse van Vuuren
He’s adorable!
Ronel visiting with the A-Z Challenge music and writing: So many amazing M’s
kislaya
Hi Cathy,
Max is hairy and very cute! Reply of scuttle to Ariel sure is funny….😊
In love with this hairy canine!!
Find my M post here – https://evergreenleaf.blogspot.com/2019/04/m-ma-and-pa-i-salute-you.html
Cathy Kennedy
Kislaya,
Lines like this are sprinkled throughout the movie. DH and I were impressed with the humor in these old Disney classics and were always a pleasure to watch with our kids. Thanks for visiting. 😉
-Eugenia
Wow! One of your best sketches, Cathy!
Birgit
This is an excellent drawing of Max the sheepdog. I love the look and the hair. Love the line which could be about some men..heheeee.
angelswhisper2011
Max sure is a moppy toppie and the sketch is so sweet💗Pawkisses for a Happy Day🐾😽💞
Trudy
I had forgotten the dog on The Little Mermaid is named Max! He shares the name of our late beloved pet.
Jade Li
Very cute and happy puppy.
15andmeowing
Max is cute, you did a great job with him.
Cherdo
Nothing wrong with that sketch, m’dear!
And we are half way through already! Wow.
Thanks, and best wishes!
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Lisa
He looks like he’d be “hairy and slobbery” indeed! Nice job!
scr4pl80
Yep, a little hairy and slobbery. You’ve got him perfectly.
Sandee
Max is perfect. I love your sketches.
We had a fabulous cruise last weekend. Perfect weather and everything turned out so very well.
Have a fabulous day and week, Cathy. Hugs and love. ♥
Thomas Anderson
Hi, Cathy!
I am very late today because we got hit by a wicked storm late last night and our power was knocked out for nearly 10 hours. We just got it restored a little while ago, and therefore I am just now getting online and beginning my blogging day.
I adore your sketch of Prince Eric’s pooch, the slobbery, hairy, mop-top Max. He looks like a very friendly and affectionate fellow, and his pose tells me he is eager for a pat on the head and a treat. Max reminds me of the sheepdog that appeared in the 1959 Disney film The Shaggy Dog starring Tommy Kirk. I notice you placed Max in the “intertidal zone” (your “I” prompt) with waves lapping ashore, a ship on the water and a pretty mostly sunny sky overhead. It’s a wonderful composition, dear friend Cathy!
Have a safe and happy day and I’ll see you tomorrow, hopefully at my regular time!
Nilanjana Bose
Hairy and slobbery – yup, they’re always the cutest. Lovely sketch.
Brian Frum
That sure is smile happy!
messymimi's meanderings
Well done! You captured big, slobbery and handsome.
Keith's Ramblings
What an amusing misunderstanding! I used to have a hairy slobbery sheepdog called Daisy! I’m having a mermaid day today.
The Queen of all Mermaids