Friday, August 8, 2008

Illustration Friday "Sail"

Hi Everyone...

I was stumped with the theme this week...but then ended up creating "SAIL" a special mermaid that loved everything about sailing...sailing vessels and especially sailors....

Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers....Diana






34 comments:

Anonymous said...

nice take on the theme. you wrapped up a whole bunch of sea stuff.

Anonymous said...

love that her hair is the sea. makes me want to run my fingers through her hair. lol

Unknown said...

hahahah....you're a riot Mark....you always crack me up...I am still waiting for you to start a diving blog!!!

isay said...

what a beautiful illustration.

NANCY LEFKO said...

this is superb...I love her hair !!

sandra.d. said...

hello dee, princess of mermaids! your illustrations are so beautiful! great self portraits! ;]

Archie and Melissa said...

hi diana!
oh she looks so cool! what a refreshing painting!
xo
m & e

Anonymous said...

great design Diana and the bright colors suit her perfectly

Shano said...

She's one hot tamale!

Fannie said...

Very good for being stumped, Diana!

Dot said...

i love how her hair is the sea - really nice different take on a mermaid :)

Roberta said...

Very pretty mermaid! So summery!

erin said...

umm I love sailors too! this is so much fun!

valerie walsh said...

Really clever and fun! I always love when you paint mermaids :)

Jerry in Tampa said...

Diana - you are an incredibly talented lady! Extremely creative - I admire your talent! EXCELLENT!!!

I'm glad I found you and I will be back!

Jerry in Tampa!

Willie Baronet said...

Hey, you're tapping into my mermaid fetish. ;-)

Anonymous said...

It's just full of life and color. Brilliant! Wonderful illustration

soulbrush said...

can't believe you were 'all at sea' about this topic....ha ha love it,specially the 'sailor' part!

studio lolo said...

I can just hear her saying "hey big boy..."
Love the "wavy" hair! Very pretty and clever.

Candace Trew Camling said...

I really like the treatment on the sun! Its pretty cool. The whole illustration is pretty clever

Teri said...

She is beautiful and perfect for 'sail' Great illo.

danetteb said...

I like the hair too. I think I need to go to the beach :)

Hugs, Danette

Unknown said...

thanks for all the wonderful comments!

Anonymous said...

Very cute. Of all the IF topics, I should be able to nail this one and yet...I've found a million other things to do :-) Thanks for sharing yours!

marianne said...

I love this!
I have been a sailor before I started flying........
Wonderful artwork Diana!

Bella Sinclair said...

Very cool! Gorgeous mermaid. I love her blue and green hair and the groovy, groovy sun. The small hatch marks on your lines are a very neat effect!

Emily said...

Oooh she looks fierce! 'em sailors don't have a chance! great illo Diana.
hugs!

Edrian said...

She is lovely. Love the hair and the colors of this piece! Beautiful!

INDIGENE said...

Okay, this is fiercely bold and iconic! I'm loving it!

www.indigeneartforms.blogspot.com

Honor said...

Love the sun!

Nicola said...

She is incredibly wonderful!

Diane said...

This is a favorite! OMG...she is soooo cute! Absolutely WONDERFUL!

Solvere volo said...

Really cool mermaid! I love your style!

Marie S said...

I love her!!!!

 
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