Friday, September 12, 2008

Illustration Friday - "Island"

Hi Everyone...
This was the first thing that came to mind when I thought of "Island"...and it was fun to illustrate today as it is raining here...and I needed some sunshine....
Aloha! and Have a wonderful weekend!
Diana

38 comments:

Fabián Fucci said...

Hey, nice work on the girl's mood! Thanks for your comments, I will be looking for a book publisher interested I what I'm doing, although I still don't know where to start, as I have not much previous experience.

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Makes me want to break out my grass skirt! Very beautiful illustration. I think the style is wonderful.

Neus said...

Nice work! I'd like to be on that island!

Anonymous said...

beautiful work Diana

Heather Robinson said...

You have just cheered an otherwise gray and rainy day with this piece. I can almost picture myself along with this lovely in Hawaii...okay, minus the grass skirt and bikini top. I'll leave those for her because she wears them so well.

Anonymous said...

love the hot hula dancer. nice way to end my week. you always make my day with your work.

K Spoering said...

Very fun! As a fiber artist myself, I love the stitched look.

Anonymous said...

Charming, well done

Kathleen Rietz said...

Very nice Diana! Love the colors.

Anonymous said...

she is beautiful Diana and the details around her really add to the drawing.

Ces Adorio said...

I thought of the same thing too Diana :) Aloha.

Tom Barrett said...

Looks great Diana. I like how you did the sun.

Lisa M Griffin said...

this is making me miss summer already! love the pattern in the sun, really fun and lovely.

Juan said...

Beautiful illo Diana!

C. said...

I liked that 'stitching,' too. When I clicked on the pic for a closer look, it took me to a different illustration (down the beach, where the kids are playing).

Fannie said...

You're fast! Love the sun's pattern. Reminds me of how hot and humid it gets in Hawaii. Thanks for the memories.

NANCY LEFKO said...

this is fabulous....rain here too today, so know what you mean :)

erin said...

Wonderful! My husband is in Oahu while I'm stuck here in Coronado, how unfair! ;-)

Archie and Melissa said...

i love it diana!
the sun is awesome! i love the texture!
xo
melissa

martina said...

your island is so beautiful!

MIKE said...

i really like that sun, thanks for the comment too

Honor said...

She's lovely - great movement and I adore the sun! I might just go kick back in the hammock now... (wish I had one!) :-)

Unknown said...

Very sweet illustration - brings to mind Elton John's 'Island Girl'

Teri said...

So islandy and it makes me think of my trip to Hawaii again!

INDIGENE said...

This is beautiful Diana! I love the colors and the pattern quality!

www.indigeneartforms.blogspot.com

DeLi said...

oh so enticing! sun, sea and smiles........

Edrian said...

She is so beautiful and graceful. Love the colors and patterns. WONDERFUL!

soulbrush said...

i thoughtyours would be a hula hula girl, good stuff.

marianne said...

Lovely Diana! I love islands! Especially tropical ones!
Great image that get you in a holiday mood.
I can see the sea and palmtrees from my window here, tomorrow I will go back to my island (I live on a island in the south of Holland) where autumn will be waiting.......
Love >M<

Anonymous said...

Very nice work! I would love to be there on a rainy day like today.

atomicvelvetsigh said...

this is a stunning beauty! i esp like the lines style and indeed i too need some sunshine.. its been raining here for days! thanks for sharing..

danetteb said...

Hi Diana,
I love this island art piece. It's beautiful. You have me teary eyed.:)

Hugs, Danette

Unknown said...

Wonderful piece!

Emily said...

I see I am not alone in liking how you rendered the sun! I think it's because the sun is a bit elusive to the pen in its brightness... beautifully done Diana!

Hope your weekend was swell!

Dot said...

oh, how perfect! one of my favorites!

Kelly Medina said...

Such great detail to your work. Well done!

Diane said...

This is so beautiful. I love the colors...I will be watching your Etsy shop! Wonderful work!

Mark Cavell said...

A gentle breeze, a swaying palm…I’m there!
Great work.

 
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