Happy 2009!!!
I started the year off with something I have rarely done in a while...actually take vacation away from everything....
It was wonderful....
I just love a whole new year...it always seems so inspiring and fresh...and makes me think that anything is possible...
I created this piece as my submission to Illustration Friday's prompt..."Resolve"
It has many of the things I will be focusing on this year....
- Spend more time with family friends
- Illustrate more children's books
- eat healthier
- fit into my favorite dress
- paint more
- garden more
- bake more
- enjoy cupcakes more
- create more
- and always stop and smell the roses...meaning I will keep my eyes wide open and never let the wonder around me slip away....
Have a wonderful day!!!
Hugs
Diana
Fantastic! What a lovely illo. So full of joy and life. I look forward to seeing your art in 2009!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
that's a gorgeous pic - really cheerful. I love the colours. I like your resolutions too, I share a lot of them!! ('specially the baking!)
ReplyDeletewelcome back Diana! I love this piece - what a great start to the year. Glad you found some time for a vacation too. :-)
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful post diana!
ReplyDelete2009 is going to be fun!
xo
melissa
Oh I just love this piece and all that it represents for this new year!! Like you I've taken a break from blogging but I've missed it. Glad to see you back. Hugs and all the very best of wishes for the new year.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2009 Diana! This is a lovely piece to start with! I hope you accomplish all the things you've set out to do in the new year. You'll need to do a lot of gardening after the cupcakes in order to fit into that favorite dress! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteAll the things I love!!! Yes, yes, yes, more cupcakes please!!! When you bake come remember! Okay make sure you don't eat to many cupcakes so you can fit into your dress and that goes for the both of us! he he he! Happy New year again. Hugs a plenty!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and excellent IF submission, Diana! I love your interpretation and design. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you feel refreshed and excited! Great resolutions. May I sign my name to that list? Hah! ;-D
Continued success to you in 2009, Dear Friend!
i absolutely adore your resolves, and your bright spirit. you go girl!!
ReplyDeleteGreat illustration and awesome illustration style!
ReplyDeleteLovely illustration! And resolve...
ReplyDeleteWOnderful take on the theme!! Lovely illo!
ReplyDeleteGreat illo this week, I enjoyed snooping around your blog, lots to see:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful resolutions and gorgeous illo!
ReplyDeleteGreat image! I love the colors and the composition! This would be so cool as a wall mural or a creative's logo!
ReplyDeletehappy year 2009 diana..i too joins you in smelling the rose :)
ReplyDeleteWith such a beautiful visual reminder, you should have no trouble keeping those resolutions! I just love your use of bright colors, and you unique style is enchanting! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Diana!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you again (posting)!!!
Lovely illustration, but your intentions are great ans inspiring!
Especially the last one!
Thanks for inspiring me! (as always)
hug >M<
what a great list! happy new year :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites in this IF week !
ReplyDeletewonderful way to illustrate "resolve" and such a beautiful illustration!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Diana!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Wonderful illustration,full of life
ReplyDeleteAnd often a little vacation is just what is needed before starting a very productive year!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing what else you'll create in 2009...You busy lady you!
Wow! Really great colors! You have such a fun style.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
What a fabulous and meaningful piece. Your colors are always like jewels and inspire such happiness. Those are good resolutions to have! I'd probably do a lot more of the cupcakes one and less of the eat healthier and fit into the dress ones, though. :D
ReplyDeleteHappy 2009 to you as well! I took an extra long vacation myself. It was great!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your children's books!!!