Friday, January 15, 2010

Illustration Friday "wilderness" and a painting a day - vintage memories

Tribute

Hi Everyone....It's Friday already...wow...time sure does fly when you're having fun.... I did a quick piece for IF this week...the theme is "Wilderness" and I love going to the forest and seeing some cute wild animals...even though these guys look very cute and not wild at all..I thought they would get my love of the outdoors across....

I also added a tribute piece I did a while back for Beatrix Potter....she was an amazing lady...Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English author, illustrator, mycologist and conservationist best known for children's books featuring anthropomorphic characters such as in The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

I am also happy to report that I am on track with this project...." A painting a day 2010" is going full steam ahead....I also think that this vintage camera saw some pretty cool things in it's prime.....and of course it also fits the "wilderness" prompt...because I always take my camera on all my wild journeys.....

Wishing you a wonderful Friday filled with inspiration and creativity!!!


Hugs

Diana


16 comments:

  1. Beatrix captured my imagination all my life- I strive to create worlds like she did- you have such a wonderful illustration style, beautiful homage!!

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  2. Those rabbits are so cute, and the way they are looking at each other made me laugh. Great illo Diana. Love the owl too!

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  3. Wonderful as always Diana!

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  4. thank you for the kind words!!! have a wonderful weekend!!!

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  5. Diane, your tribute to the talented and lovely Miss Potter charmed the socks right off my feet!!! Your work is sooooo endearing and wonderful. Coming here to visit is one of my daily treats - and thankfully, non caloric!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  6. Anonymous2:16 PM

    Ok...I love them all. But..it's your owl. What great inspiration! the the Beatrix...WOW! I feel so fortunate to see your daily paintings... how do you do it :)

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  7. Lovely charming paintings!

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  8. As soon as the tree, owl and hearts popped on my screen a big smile came to me!!! I just adore this piece!!
    All your work is terrific my dear friend!!
    I hope your weekend is happy!!
    xoxo

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  9. These are all wonderful, Diana. I have to say.. I LOVE that camera!!
    xoxo Diane

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  10. How wonderful, Diana! Such great illustrations - they all have such different looks about them..all wonderful. I really really enjoy the tribute to Beatrix Potter! Have a great rest of the weekend and continued success on your painting a day..I'm marvelling at you!

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  11. I love the peacefulness of your wilderness! The colors are amazing!

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  12. Your tribute to Beatrix Potter is marvelous.
    I love everything in that painting.
    The colours, the composition, and of cause the figures.
    Great!
    Have a great sunday.
    Janine

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  13. each and everyone is charming~

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  14. Those illustrations you did surely look like they belong in a classic children's book. Very nice!

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  15. oooo! i LOVE mr owl! these are wonderful, d! ")

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  16. O my I have been missing so much here.....
    Love the Peter Rabbit!
    When Lars was born I did his baby room with Peter Rabbit, it was so cute!

    Hve you been posting so much or have I been away that long!!!!????

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