Ocean Outside My Window

Artist: Steven Novak
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Ocean Outside My Window

A personal piece done in Gouache and colored pencil. The kid is saying, “what the heck?” The squid is saying “hey, don’t ask me.” (I have no idea what I’m talking about and should stop typing.)

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joan warburton

This is fantastic! Wish I lived there! What a wonderful imagination you have!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Joan. The imagination is a direct result of having much too much time on my hands.
Simon Sherry

Beautiful work – love the colours and level of detail (the squid looks fantastic).

Great stuff!
Steven Novak

Thanks Simon. The level of detail is a direct result of having much too much time on my ha…wait, I typed this already, didn’t I?
pinkyjain

You are a masterpiece of an artist & are going to go far in the children’s illustration field. This is wonderful, beautiful & adorable, love this. Good to have too much time on your hands when you create beauties as you do
Steven Novak replied

You’re really much too nice to me. I appreciate all the kind words, though you have caused my ego to swell up about three sizes and I will very like become a pompous jerk because of it. ;)
Jen Cannella

I hope that kid has a diaper on!!!.............Really such wonderful work you do!
Steven Novak replied

That rug wasn’t so brown fifteen minutes ago. (Okay, that joke was EXCEPTIONALLY lame. I’m sorry. It’s too early here to be attempting to crack jokes.)
pinkyjain

LOL. Not likely (on the jerk part). LOL Jen. Can’t wait to see more of your work Steven, really fabulous
Tahnja

awesome work. Great colour!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks again Tahnja. I am hardly worthy of your praise, but don’t get me wrong…I happily accept it. ;)
Jen Cannella

Hahaha…I’m just glad you got what I was saying. I didn’t want to say, That would scare the crap out of me!!! :P ooops
Tigger

Wicked piece of art and imagination!
Steven Novak replied

Wicked use of the word “wicked.” ;)
flipteez

Where were you when I was a child
This is injustice!!!
Steven Novak replied

Still pooping my diapers? ;)
jlynn

WOW you have amazing talent!! The details are awesome! I think the kid is yelling MOMMMMMMMM
and the squid is sterning saying shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhush!!!:)
Steven Novak replied

I can’t image a home window pane can hold up to the intense pressures of the deep sea. I think the kid may soon be swimming. ;)
mrana

Wow, excellent, I just love the idea and the illustration is amazing.
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Mariana. You can thank watching “The Search for the Giant Squid” on the Discovery Channel while working, and half asleep, at 4 in the morning. ;)
Paul Compton

Oh this is just tremendous.
Steven Novak replied

Actually it’s only about 9×14. ;) Thanks Paul!
ktowers

excellent work
Steven Novak

Thanks Kate!
Tracey-Anne Pryke

amazing piece
Steven Novak replied

Thanks again Tracy!
ZuzanaD

wonderful piece of art!!!!!
Steven Novak replied

Thank you Zuzana!
Tracey-Anne Pryke

Your welcome you have an amazing talent keep it up (the Talent that is)
Lucindawind

excellent !
Steven Novak replied

Thanks!
Anni Morris

This little fellow will have some strange dreams for sure. Lovely colourful, imaginative work.
Steven Novak replied

Strange dreams and a heck of a therapy bill when he gets a bit older. ;) Thanks again Anni!
Cathy Middleton

love this, so creative.
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Cathy!
Carrie Glenn

Yes I agree you have a great imagination, (that’s where I live most of the time) this is really awesome and makes you wonder about what he’ll see next out of another window? Or at least it makes ME wonder that! Really cool Steven!
Steven Novak replied

It’s a heck of a lot more fun to spend your time inside your head than the real world, isn’t it? Though, maybe not the best way to make friends. ;) Thanks again Carrie.
Rachel Leopold

This is just soooo awesome! I love the angle from which you’ve created the piece – stunning!
Steven Novak replied

That’s a lot of o’s in that “so.” ;) Thanks once again Rachel!
micmac

Don’t ever stop drawing though ,this is fantastic ,beautiful imagination.
Steven Novak replied

You flatter me micmac. Keep it up. ;)
mrana

hmmm, sounds like I’ll have to watch more TV during my frequent insomniac moments … :)
micmac

I will….. :)
cheetaah

You are sooo talented in pencil art, that I’m telling BLYTHART to add you to pencil group.
You art is fabulous.
Steven Novak replied

I love colored pencils. I think they are an incredibly underrated tool in the art world. thanks again Cheetaah!
BLYTHART

As I am a married man, I am used to doing what a woman tells me to do, so I have obeyed Cheetaah and added you to my list Joking aside, you are one of the best artists I have seen recently and a MUST for my coloured pencil artist list.
Steven Novak replied

HEY! Thanks for the add to THE LIST! I’m honored. Oh, and I can relate to the married man thing. ;)
Patricia Anne ...

very cool work I like this!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Patricia!
amarica

Excellent work
Steven Novak replied

Thanks again amarica!
Jennifer Vickers

great vibrant creative piece. looks like it should be on the cover of a childrens bedtime story
Steven Novak

Thank you very much Jennifer!
helene ruiz

i see u have a lot of pieces here dealing with childrens issues, fears etc…(.hope u didnt have a rough childhood).....excellent work and well executed
Steven Novak replied

You know what? I never really noticed it, but I do have lots of running, scared kids, don’t I? I need to call my therapist and see if I can get in this weekend. ;)
helene ruiz

:-)
Steven Novak replied

:o0 :>/ ;o) (It’s fun making faces)
smokeyjames

absolutley amazing drawing mate!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks smokey mate!
Damian

Fantastic! And that poor squid, all confused about how to get to that little snack, LOL!
Steven Novak replied

He’ll figure it out…and it’ll be delicious. ;)
Cherie Dirksen

Wow! Great artwork…fantastic stuff!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Cherie!
loolalindaloo

wow great picture .. i wish i had an ocean outside my window
Steven Novak replied

In reality the window pane is without a doubt not strong enough to withstand the pressure an outside ocean would place on it. It will crack, and the boy will drown. ;)
madshade

really wonderfully kooky – perfect!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Shade~
Leslie Patton

Love this, very creative and colorful. Nice work!
Steven Novak replied

YOU AGAIN!? ;)
mjaniceanne

Great work! I would have loved to be that kid!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Janice!
Leslie Patton

What can i say i like your work :)
Alan Rodmell

I would be saying what the heck too. The look of sheer surprise on the kid is great. You have his body language perfect.

Another excellent piece mate
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Mate!
Kerryn Rogers

coool!
Steven Novak replied

Thaaanks! ;)
Marion Cullen

Wizard of Oz meets 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Brilliant stuff.
Steven Novak replied

If you’ve got to combine two things you could combine two worse, right? ;) Thanks!
David Stuart

Wonderfully crafted !!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks David!
CATNIPMEOW

okay I gotta fave this one to show my son – he will love it !
We read at least 2 stories a night….....I am a regular at the library-
Your work is fantastic should all be published in some children’s stories-
Steven Novak

Thank you Catnipmeow! (One of the best names I’ve ever read on here) ;)
Hiroko

Wonderful drawing!
Steven Novak replied

Thank you Hiroko!
cherokee

Fantastic.
Steven Novak replied

Thank you Jo.
JohnScott

great, lol. every kid has a boogy monster under the bed, look at this one. lol
Steven Novak replied

Some of our monsters were just too big to fit under a measly little bed. ;)
Larry Butterworth

Steven I love the illustration, looks like their both equally surprised to see each other.
Steven Novak replied

Glad you like it Larry, thanks!
jerry alcantara

this is amazing!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Jerry!
Helene Kippert

Wow this is wild Steve!
Steven Novak replied

Wild is good, I’ll take wild. Thanks!
LisaB entity

i lurve this Steven reminds me of 10,000 leagues unda the sea did u read that as a kid ?? great stuff
Steven Novak replied

I lurve the fact that you type the word “love” as “lurve.” ;) And yes, I have read it, and I have seen the movie. Both are great.
Keilah Hilliard

that’s a great idea. :) it kinda reminds me of this weird movie i saw once. where an entire town was flooded, but there was one kid still there. i think it was called “in dreams.” at any rate, well done. lol
Steven Novak replied

WHA!? (I really need to see that movie!) ;) Thanks!
satsumagirl

Great work! An intriguing picture
Steven Novak replied

Thank you much!
Carmen Cilliers

Wow – what a superb imagination you have! This is fantastic, great narrative work. Love it wow!
Steven Novak replied

Thank you Carmen!
liliana

Such an amazing illustration…great talent and imagination Steven!
Steven Novak replied

Thank you Liliana!
Care

...my Son and I were just having a conversation this evening about living under the sea in our houses!!...he’ll love this!!
Steven Novak replied

That would be cool, wouldn’t it? Most likely wet…but still cool ;)
Daniel Rarela

oh my God….. if only…...
Steven Novak replied

If it were to really happen the little boys pants would no doubt be wetter than the ocean outside. ;)
Larasolnishko

hey ….tell me please…Why do you like to scare children?
Steven Novak replied

Because they scare me? ;)
gypsycaster

Wow! Your work is amazing! So detailed!!
....and scaring children can be fun, but he doesn’t look scared…just a bit puzzled!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks again! And I agree, he seems more confused than scared. ;)
RSart

do you do children illustrations? cos no body could do it as well as you. this is excellent
Steven Novak replied

I do in fact, yes. Though both I, and the people who I have to send my mortgage payments to wish I did more. ;) Thanks!
sweetscent62

Gorgeous pic Steven : ) you’re so clever..I love your use of colours in this, Wen x
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Wen!
clarkey

Just love this one!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Clarkey, I appreciate it.
apjenkins

wonderful imagination you have I am in awe of your work it is massive in imagination and content fabulous!!
Steven Novak replied

Wow…I’m hardly deserving of all that, but thanks!
CDrewHughes

I love this, you have a great imagination and a great talent to express it =)
Steven Novak replied

Thanks! I appreciate it!
Jewd

What wonderful illustration…I love childrens illustration, but then I’m a kid at heart…
Steven Novak replied

I have the kid at heart thing going myself. A neurotic kid, but a kid none-the-less. ;)
Jamie Lee

Amazing work!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Jamie Lee!
Jessica King

:o You are very talented! :) :) I love it that you and your characters sometimes just don’t know what’s going on!! It’s nice the seem so honest. Can’t wait to see more :)
Steven Novak replied

Both my characters and I, often times have no idea what in the world is gong on. ;) Thanks Jessica!
Craig Goldsmith

Awesome I love it, hey is that a squid at the window ? WTF ?
Steven Novak replied

Indeed it is a squid. Whod’ve thunk it? ;) Thanks Craig!
mediasynthesis

Steven, I love your all your work -but this is definitely my favourite! M.x
Steven Novak replied

Thanks!
Seth Weaver

This is a magical work which makes you a very gifted artist. THIS WORK IS STUNNING! YOUR IMAGINATION and TALENT makes you a SUPPER VISUAL STORYTELLER!
Steven Novak replied

Actually my imagination and talent makes me mostly poor. ;) Thanks again Seth!
Carol Lirette

wow! you are so creative! unbelievable image!!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Carol!
Heloisa Castro

nicely done
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Heloisa!
Elenne Boothe

Wonderful work. great colors and design.love the kid looking out the window.
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Elenne! I appreciate it!
Madison Ellis

OMG..this is too cute!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Madison!
Lisa Jewell

Gorgeous use of colour, this piece made me smile – A lot…
Steven Novak replied

Go figure, your comment made me smile – a lot… ;)
Rosina Lamberti

Wicked art and u have a great imagination!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Rosina!
flashfox

Oooo I love this one. :)
Steven Novak replied

Oooo I love typing the word “Oooo” ;)
Matt Turner

Alot of positive feedback here!!! really good work, very stylized strong style too!!!
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Matt! The comment is much appreciated.
Lloyd Harvey

A fantastic illustration. Very nice indeed.
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Lloyd!
Rita H. Ireland

Very very Awesome!
Steven Novak replied

Thank you very, very much! (See I can use two very’s just as easily as you can) ;)
erikzhong

YOUR ARTWORKS ARE VERY VERY AMAZING & FANTASTIC, MASTERPIECE..STEVEN
Steven Novak replied

Thanks! My work is hardly worth that much praise, but I appreciate it nonetheless. ;)
Globalphotos

Fab illustration, love the concept :)
Steven Novak replied

Fab comment! Love the use of the word “fab!” ;)
Lauren Marr

wow! YOU HAVE SOME SERIOUS TALENT AND IMAGINATION!
Steven Novak replied

Actually I take neither my talent or imagination all that seriously. ;) Seriously though, thanks!
Ciska

wow, I just loooooooooovvvvvvvvvee this fantastic piece it put a smile on my face, you are very talented.
Steven Novak replied

Thanks Ciska! You can call me the smilemaker is you like. No? ;)
Ciska

The Smilemaker it suits, keep up the great work, it’s all incredible!!!!!
Matt Mawson

wonderful work, wonderful idea
colorblind

nicely done
the colors are remarkable
really caught my eye
the detail and composition fit so well
how big is this piece…nice work
Jakki O

wonderful and whimsical :)
Carlos Teófilo

Superb.
Annagiulia

your works are great!!!!
Nina Rycroft

I just love the idea of this image. Fantastic!
AngelArtiste

I love this
MillicentMorrow

Love the look on the squids face…huh? Very clever.
coffeetea

gorgeous! i want to live in that room…. :) how nice!
Suzanne German

very iamginative….your characters are so warm and friendly …your painting/artisitic technique outstanding!
Rajee

Excellent artwork.
shalayne

amazing work, i love all the detail! you are definatly very talented
Kirbo

superb!!!
georgiegirl

totally brilliant!!! Such an awesome illustration ;D
Alexandra Felgate

Awesome. Fantastic drawing, and what an amzing subject matter!!! Very imaginative!
cammiecakes

Perfect
defhi

good to see everyone else was mesmerized like i. . . like a child all over again.
Rhinovangogh 26 days ago

Excellent!!!!! Belongs in a childrens story, which I imagine would be so wonderful to read!!!!