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Cute only gets you so far in the real world. Capturing the glee of victory and the sting of defeat, this hilariously illustrated rhyming book lets us laugh at our own (and our little sibling’s) attempts to prove otherwise.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on a favourite children’s book. Leave a voice message on our JOMB listener hotline, +1-206-350-6487, so we can include your audio in our show.
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A big thanks to guest host Lucy (10) for joining Andrea today to discuss this book.
Life can be challenging and fair’s got nothing to do with it. Parents are people. Friendship’s a worthwhile risk. There’s a lot to think about when you’re ten in the real world. Which is why I’m so glad Lucy (10) and I read this fun and fabulously thought provoking book.
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Beautifully bound in a soft unevenly edged journal and told with humour, innocence, intimacy and affection, the daily entries of a fictional twelve year old disclose the spellbinding details of life during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918-19.
Our daughter Lucy (9) also contributes to the discussion of the book, which she tells us is part of her current favourite series.
HOTLINE VOICES: Author Michelle Mulder from Victoria, British Columbia shares her thoughts onThe Composition (by Antonio Skarmeta and Alfonso Ruano). Thanks, Michelle!
2 Comments on A Captivating Chronicle: If I Die Before I Wake (The Flu Epidemic Diary of Fiona Macgregor), last added: 10/10/2008
Sarah Ellis wrote A Prairie as Wide as the Sea, which you mention, and if only I’d known about Lucy’s new favourite series, I could have let you know that Sarah herself was in Lucy’s home town only just last week to talk about her newest Dear Canada book, Days of Toil and Tears!
Just One More Book!! said, on 10/10/2008 8:03:00 AM
Darn! That’s the second close call we’ve had with Sarah Ellis — Mark was moments away from interviewing Sarah following her keynote at ALA last year.
Lucy has already begged us to pick up Days of Toil and Tears so watch for her review here this autumn…
Thanks for listening, Carol. I’m sure our paths will cross sometime, seeing as we’re at the Green Door every Friday for dinner!
Haunting illustrations and tranquil, heartfelt rhyme describe a young girl’s yearning, worry and unyielding love for her long-awaited father in this soothing story of family fortitude.
Airy illustrations, playful, British dialogue and sprightly dipping, gliding narrative give flight to a zany father-daughter adventure that dances delicately between tenderness, tomfoolery, hope and despair landing lightly in the comfort of allied abandon.
You can read the first three chapters of this book here.
Thanks for posting about this book. I find the illustrations so beautiful. I researched a bit about her and she does amazing work. Her website is so alive, everything moves.. very cute :o)
I also listened to the podcast about you guys last night. It was great getting to take a glimpse behind the scenes. I think what you do is inspirational. Really out of love and passion for books! How awesome is that?! Your kids must be very happy with such cool parents who keep children’s books everywhere around the house :o)
Andrea said, on 6/19/2008 12:56:00 PM
I agree, just looking at Polly Dunbar’s breezy, by turns humourous and touching illustrations makes me feel great.
I’m so glad you are inspired by JOMB. Thanks for telling us. Our girls do love JustOneMoreBook and everything it is to our family.
A veneer of feigned pleasantries can’t conceal the ceaseless, senseless competition that corrupts then consumes former friends in this deliciously absurd yet apt demonstration of misguided attention and life misspent.
Pardon me while I work, but help yourself to the garden out in back. That is how life is sometimes, to busy to enjoy the garden... My submission for Illustration Friday's "garden" is a greeting card for Marisol to be used for "Some help around the house". It was deemed to dark and was rejected but they had to pay me anyway.
33 Comments on Illustration Friday: garden, last added: 3/16/2008
What a gorgeous view to work by! Some clients sure are ding-y! This is just beautiful Val!!
a : )
Diana Evans said, on 3/7/2008 4:08:00 PM
I love it...so colourful and fun...you always make me smile with your work...
Cream said, on 3/7/2008 4:58:00 PM
Lovely painting, Val. Another bubble of joy!
andrea said, on 3/7/2008 6:27:00 PM
Dark as in darkly themed or darkly coloured? I love it.
JO said, on 3/7/2008 9:04:00 PM
dark? with bright cheery cherries and bubbles. If you saw my illo, last week you'd see I'm partial to cherries (they were my towels from Crate N Barrel).
roz said, on 3/7/2008 9:50:00 PM
Funny, I would have snapped this up at the greeting card rack. What a shame. Great take on the theme!
isay said, on 3/8/2008 1:40:00 AM
they should be wearing eyeglasses?
the bublles and the wall paper is so cool!
Faruffa said, on 3/8/2008 6:07:00 AM
Pure joy!!! ... desire to go out and embrace all those meetings
kj said, on 3/8/2008 6:41:00 AM
seems like everyone who looked at this questioned in unison, "too dark?!" hardly! in my housekeeping world, this says it all, including the dear garden on the other side, waiting for me.
have a good weekend, val.
:)
Anonymous said, on 3/8/2008 11:07:00 AM
Yo Val: Lets get back to the garden before they put up a parking lot. Love Bad Dog
Ellen Byrne said, on 3/8/2008 2:32:00 PM
I'm glad you got paid for it even though they chose not to use it - it's their loss. I love it, as I co all your work and look forward to seeing it every week!
Digital Scott's Illustrationblog said, on 3/8/2008 3:37:00 PM
What a fun, playful perspective! I really like this a lot!
Rrramone said, on 3/8/2008 9:18:00 PM
Val, nice illo! :-)
Ces said, on 3/8/2008 10:00:00 PM
...but the sink and refrigerator and even the bucket of water with mop all look so pretty. It would be a pleasure to stay indoors. I bet she has a nice living room and probably an even cozier study. What about the bathrooms. I would clean her bathroom.
"Maggie" said, on 3/8/2008 10:17:00 PM
I don't see it as dark; it's full of color and life and I love the bubbles and the tiny heart knobs!
bog_art said, on 3/8/2008 10:24:00 PM
Deemed to dark?? that is ridiculous!!.. I love it.. it is one of my favorite!!..
Debbie Egizio said, on 3/9/2008 12:27:00 AM
Too dark?? No way! The colors are juicy and playful. What a fun and fanciful, as are all of your works. I love it!
Dot said, on 3/9/2008 3:17:00 PM
i love your perspective in this one! fun as always.
Gillian said, on 3/10/2008 7:09:00 AM
Too dark? Their loss, it would seem. I love the whimsy of this - that sinkful of suds looks so inviting - I could almost enjoy washing dishes in that!
johanna said, on 3/10/2008 11:04:00 AM
i like it the way it is, vibrant and pretty :)
atomicvelvetsigh said, on 3/10/2008 12:12:00 PM
too dark? lol this is bright and cheery for me.. nonetheless its yet another wonderful art from you..
thanks for sharing..
princesstomato said, on 3/10/2008 12:47:00 PM
val, this is a very happy and colorful piece. i can hear little birdies chirping from outside the window, and visualize a happy homemaker whistling as she works....
xoxox teri
Kstyles said, on 3/10/2008 1:38:00 PM
Great take on the theme. Love the colors.
Liz Jones said, on 3/10/2008 2:26:00 PM
Too DARK!!! If my sink looked like that, my kitchen would be a lot cleaner! Great card! Glad they had to pay you anyhow...
Cecilia said, on 3/10/2008 5:26:00 PM
Excelente ilustración! es adorable el uso de colores. cariños
carla said, on 3/10/2008 6:45:00 PM
Dark! It looks bright, light, and cheerful. It feels like everything is dancing!
Ursula Shaw said, on 3/11/2008 3:21:00 PM
I love this! It's hard to get into spring cleaning when there is so much snow here. But this card is wonderful and cheery!
doodlestreet said, on 3/13/2008 9:37:00 AM
The deemer of this darkness...by chance were they living in a cave? I need to tack that note on my fridge and start cleaning my place...it IS like a cave in here! Nice with the time change that the light is out there longer, eh dood? Not so...dare I say it, DARK! ;o)
Lovely LIGHT and fun and colorful illo--!
xo DOOD
Zari said, on 3/13/2008 3:20:00 PM
wonderful and original composition...I love the colors used!
annax said, on 3/14/2008 10:10:00 AM
All your work is soooo beautiful! Your place is one of the most magical places to visit...
Annax
thefridayfrog said, on 3/16/2008 8:46:00 AM
ack! i missed this one last week! dark? where? the MOP HANDLE grain? ohman...i just don't get clients sometimes....this piece is snow-white cheery! :)) love love the wallpaper! :)
aynaku said, on 3/16/2008 10:17:00 AM
hi, tnx for both your most recent comments... this is very festive and colourful...your best illos always reminds me Alice in Wonderland, am I wrong? :)
sketched out said, on 3/19/2008 11:34:00 AM
I missed this last week while on vacation. It's great! It's so cheery and fun. Your usual magical, positive, lighthearted stuff! What the heck are they talking about, dark? Perhaps the message was too original for them and not the usual bland, homogenized, pablum you typically see.
My submission for Illustration Friday's "Multiple" is a dimensional painting called "The dish ran away with the spoon" and deals nicely with the subject of multiple dwellings. I have constructed the kitchen idea a few times and each is slightly different. One version was called "Sinkronicity" and was part of a show called "Five Easy Pieces". I love making kitchens and scenes that require furniture. It is made from wood, foamboard, salt, string, clay, acrylic paints and resin. Happy Illustration Friday everyone!
25 Comments on Illustration Friday: Multiple, last added: 3/13/2008
love love love it! and the clouds in the background are the perfect touch!
Faruffa said, on 2/23/2008 4:03:00 PM
I'm impressed by your imagination, those mini kitchens are adorable!!!
Nicole said, on 2/24/2008 12:42:00 AM
What a nice place!
Ces said, on 2/24/2008 5:16:00 AM
Belated Happy Birthday Val. I hope you had a fun celebration.
I am amazed, impressed and delighted at and with the multiple dimensions of your creativity and artistic talent and skills. You create so many different beautiful things. Your mind and hands, they are precious but the happinees that you project with your art must truly come from within.
pati @-;-- said, on 2/24/2008 6:23:00 AM
That's so cool! It reminds me one of my favorite X-mas gifts when I was a little girl.
It's adorable, Val... happy IF to you, too! :D
Forever Young said, on 2/24/2008 6:27:00 AM
just found your site, love your work, this is awesome, so clourful and gay.
studio lolo said, on 2/24/2008 1:59:00 PM
I can't believe I've missed your last 3 posts :( You're in my favorites...how could I have done that? Anyway, they're all fabtastic! You have such a way of putting "delight" in everything piece you create. And have you turned fifty?? I was hoping not to miss that! (Or are you 49?) Either way, happy, beautiful birthday to you and thanks for bringing such whimsy and light into so many lives ;)
Rrramone said, on 2/24/2008 5:04:00 PM
As I always say, you can't trust dishes. ;-)
Laura said, on 2/24/2008 8:28:00 PM
Finally getting over here for a visit. How are you Val?! Love your offering for 'multiple' - that little dish is just the cutest!! Ok I'm off to go do some catching up on your work! :)
rbaird said, on 2/24/2008 11:24:00 PM
Your work is so much fun! I'll bet your studio is full of cool stuff to work with!
johanna said, on 2/24/2008 11:24:00 PM
the love that you put into your art is inspiring :) and i like the nursery rhyme with that line "the dish ran away with the spoon"
Gillian said, on 2/25/2008 4:45:00 AM
Sinkronicity made me laugh! I love this interpretation of the theme. I don't know how you do it. I'm struggling again. Groan....
Ellen Byrne said, on 2/25/2008 7:37:00 AM
You are never out of ideas! I am crazy about the colors and love the 3D aspects!
princesstomato said, on 2/25/2008 5:28:00 PM
SINKronicity, and a home sweet home for the dish and spoon. this is great! xoxo happy belated bday too!! xoxo teri
NANCY LEFKO said, on 2/25/2008 8:20:00 PM
good evening, Valerie...thanks for the comment on my blog....visit again and you'll see that you've been tagged...have a lovely evening. :)
Dot said, on 2/25/2008 9:06:00 PM
how do you do this stuff... ?? :)_ as always a fun and interesting take on the theme!
Emila Yusof said, on 2/26/2008 1:24:00 AM
What a beautiful dimensional painting! I love this very much, Valerie!
Janice said, on 2/26/2008 7:35:00 AM
This is lovely.. and I appreciated it so much more when i made it bigger. The floor is gorgeous.I just love the little spoon and dish!
bog_art said, on 2/26/2008 10:17:00 AM
What a wonderful job!!.. It is o cute!!.. I am trying to discover where you used the salt.. haha..
Brine Blank said, on 2/26/2008 1:17:00 PM
Really like taking your art in such a direction as this...adds such a new dimension to things...no pun intended...
andrea said, on 2/26/2008 8:57:00 PM
This is great but I love last week's teapot even more. I want tea in that pot!
JO said, on 2/26/2008 9:17:00 PM
Hi Val! Such a cute piece, love all the detail, the dish and spoon are adorable.
Jan said, on 2/27/2008 8:23:00 AM
Mmhh... Everything you can think of it's true, the dish ran away with the spoon...
Thank you to everyone that watched the "Home" video and to all the wonderful people that left such nice comments, it means so much to me and David Tobocman! I really love the song a lot because it is so hearfelt. If you missed it you can catch it at the bottom of this post. Today for Illustration Friday's "theory" my submission reflects that according to the theory of Chinese Feng Shui, there are 8 types of auspicious houses that can give people solid financial status, harmonious family relationships, good public relationships and happy marriage status. Tea house and cup made from clay and glazes.
25 Comments on Illustration Friday: theory, last added: 3/13/2008
Wonderful post, love the tea gear and the video is beautiful! I'm gathering that it is your artwork? What a cool experience it must be to create an animation! And with such lovely artwork.
Janice said, on 2/15/2008 9:37:00 PM
the teapot is great... You always have such cool and creative responses to the task of the week!
ddskier said, on 2/15/2008 9:42:00 PM
Valgal,
The teapot reminds me of the pen holders (which I still use at work btw). Love it!
xoxox
--dd
johanna said, on 2/16/2008 12:26:00 AM
how lovely! it'd be nice to have a tea set like that
Faruffa said, on 2/16/2008 4:34:00 AM
I like this video, I particularly love the combination illustrations and music, and this song is perfect for your sweet illustrations, now it's my YouTube fave, I can't lose it
ms. froggie said, on 2/16/2008 7:20:00 AM
good GRACIOUS, lady, you make TEAPOTS, too? ohmyohmyohmy....
loved the video and the perfect song, vallie...just the thing to make a smile.
Krimo said, on 2/16/2008 8:17:00 AM
Lovely Thé Theory, Val!
Dot said, on 2/16/2008 11:05:00 AM
i love these. so clever!
rbaird said, on 2/16/2008 12:21:00 PM
How cool is that!
andi butler said, on 2/16/2008 3:06:00 PM
so beautiful Val, your talent never ceases to amaze me!!
a : )
Kate said, on 2/17/2008 1:49:00 AM
That was the perfect way to end my night. So sweet. I loved seeing all of your beautiful houses, and the song was like a wonderful tribute to your work. I especially thought the pancake house was very clever...I had never seen that one before.
viola said, on 2/17/2008 5:20:00 AM
thank you for your comment on my blog... I like your work! ...Sorry for my english! bye
Toni said, on 2/17/2008 7:42:00 AM
Val you never cease to amaze me. I love the video! So so cool.
Janet said, on 2/18/2008 8:57:00 AM
Awww!...the little teapot and cup...so cute! and the combination of the wonderful song with your lovely houses....they go so well together!
Traci Bixby said, on 2/18/2008 7:30:00 PM
Your work is just so amazing and heartfelt!! Love it!
Ellen Byrne said, on 2/18/2008 8:49:00 PM
Amazing, amazing, AMAZING!!!!! I am completely blown away!
Tizzalicious said, on 2/19/2008 5:20:00 AM
That's very sweet!
I love the video, and I love ANYTHING tea related :P
carla said, on 2/20/2008 6:36:00 AM
Beautiful teapot and cup! Your work is so gorgeous and you always seem to have the perfect thing to show:>
Brine Blank said, on 2/20/2008 8:26:00 AM
Great pics to go along with the song...I really like the deer scene how the broken up trees look like skyscrapers with the sunset reflecting off their windows...great!
Zórdís said, on 2/20/2008 2:15:00 PM
Your are wonderful Valerie. Very smart video and great work!
Kind regards,
teri said, on 2/20/2008 2:41:00 PM
the video rocks the HOUSE-er-i mean HOME!!!! love it so much!!! teri
Kstyles said, on 2/21/2008 8:30:00 AM
You are so freggin creative!
PS You have a love and peace dove waiting for you at my blog.
DesigningFairy said, on 2/21/2008 10:35:00 AM
Oh Val, what a fabulous Val movie! Such a happy feeling in my chest. The words so sweet, the pictures so happy and inviting. You brightened my day.
sketched out said, on 2/21/2008 8:49:00 PM
Sheepers, there's no end to your talents and skills. Reallyl lovely and whimsical.
Love the video last time I saw it, but had to see it again. Very nice. Thanks.
Diana Evans said, on 2/22/2008 8:15:00 AM
that video is wonderful...the song is perfect for each and every shot of your work...and it's so nice to see all your paintings together in a story like that....
what a great one...I am sending this to all my friends..
Most of the time I seem to choose the right illustration to post for Illustration Friday. I think the person who was decorating this room couldn't decide what to put in these frames, so many choices! But I do choose to unveil this youtube by my good friend, musician David Tobocman featuring my artwork. You can see the video here. Enjoy!
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My submission for Illustration Friday's "blanket" is from my 2002 HomeMade calendar and the title is "TreeHouse". She often thought her little garden looked like a small brown blanket laying on top of the grass carpet under her umbrella tree.
I am late with my submission today because I went out for an appointment this morning and a young girl crashed into me and my car. I truly felt that my trusty old metal car was a blanket that wrapped me in safety because the impact was so hard it blew all the glass from the window all over me. Sadly my beloved 89 bmw looks bad and I hope it can be fixed... But I'm happy to be back home.
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"Venetian Nite" is my submission for Illustration Friday's "Tales and Legends". It is a dimensional painting I made for a friend that I traveled with in Italy. This is a scene from Venice. We rode in a gondola every night so I have many impressions of the buildings in the water at night. Many Tales and Legends have been written and told about the beauty, charm and intrigue in Venice.
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I started delving into the idea of "Automaton" or kinetic sculpture a few years ago. I read a lot about it and admire some incredibly talented artists including my friend Rick Davis who helps me figure out how to translate the idea of movement in some of my dimensional pieces. This combines two things I find interesting, making art from paper and using foamboard instead of wood so that I can really tweak the shape.and maintain my style as well as making it function. This house looks plain at the moment but soon it will be filled with colour and whimsy. In the back I have little wooden parts combined with some screws and washers that make a panel move up and down so it will look as though the windows are winking at you. This year I plan on making more so that when you turn the cranks the door opens, shutters wave and windows blink. I will repost this once I add the architectural details, paint and resin. Plain for now but filled with light soon.
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My submission for Illustration Friday's "stitch" is one of the little closets I made for the owners of Fred Segal Fun. I used wood, foamcore, wood dowels, acrylic paint and resin for the body of the closets. I made little dresses that I stitched by hand, little felt purses and wraps that I embroidered, hats and shoeboxes made from stonehenge paper, hangers made from floral wire and a cat made from clay. I love to sew and would like to make time to stitch up a few more things.
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Digital Scott's illustrationblog said, on 1/11/2008 2:47:00 PM
This is a fun piece!!! I like it.
Sherry Rogers said, on 1/11/2008 4:45:00 PM
Val this is such a fun piece! I love it so much. The hangers are just adorable and I love the dresses and the cat on top is sooo cute!
Cream said, on 1/11/2008 4:51:00 PM
Lovely piece of work, Val. Those coat hangers look so good! A stitch in time...
Teri C said, on 1/11/2008 6:03:00 PM
This word was just PERFECT for your adorable piece!!
claudine hellmuth said, on 1/11/2008 7:00:00 PM
so cute! i love it!
studio lolo said, on 1/11/2008 7:17:00 PM
I love miniature stuff. there's no end to your talent!
Anonymous said, on 1/11/2008 7:30:00 PM
damn ur such a show off lol :) lov it, ur sooo good in ur creativity. yes im jealous. michael dailey
thefridayfrog said, on 1/11/2008 7:42:00 PM
you made LITTLE CLOSETS? ohmygosh that is so cute i gotta sit down....
fantastic, val! :)
Debbie Egizio said, on 1/11/2008 9:17:00 PM
So wonderfully charming! I LOVE THIS!!!
Barbara Hagerty said, on 1/11/2008 10:46:00 PM
I LOVE this! Too cute closets!
Ces said, on 1/12/2008 6:21:00 AM
Is there anything you cannot do? Your clothes and other objects look just like your drawings. You are amazing and I just love you!!!
rbaird said, on 1/12/2008 8:19:00 AM
What a clever idea! You do so many different things! :)
Rrramone said, on 1/12/2008 9:36:00 AM
Adorable Valerie!
isay said, on 1/12/2008 10:22:00 AM
i like those little dresses so cute---------
Nancy Bea said, on 1/12/2008 12:40:00 PM
Wow, incredible!
Diana Evans said, on 1/12/2008 12:45:00 PM
love the cute little closet filled with tiny dresses...very sweeeeeeeeeeet....
ADORABLE....
Cheers, Diana
Kathy Weller said, on 1/12/2008 1:52:00 PM
So ador!! Love the little clothes!! Cuteness!! Makes me want to have a little kitty kat doll to dress up...
Anonymous said, on 1/12/2008 4:43:00 PM
I can dig it. Once I had stitches in my butt. Love. Bad dog
mrs. b. said, on 1/12/2008 6:39:00 PM
Again, I could live in something you created, Val!! This is so presh, it's truly adorable!!
a : )
atomicvelvetsigh said, on 1/12/2008 7:29:00 PM
looks like a fun way to spend your time! thanks for sharing..
Kstyles said, on 1/13/2008 12:27:00 PM
This looks like it was a lot of fun to create. Your work is the best.
nyclizzie said, on 1/13/2008 1:30:00 PM
Who knew you could sew?! Another dimension to your already multi-faceted self!!! I love it. Come create with me!!! xoxo, lizzie
Zari said, on 1/13/2008 3:04:00 PM
this is so cute! I loved your 100% prismacolor illustration, so delicate and colorful!
bog_art said, on 1/13/2008 5:32:00 PM
Wonderful!!.. Wonderful!!.. You really know how to create art..
Princess Pepper Cloud said, on 1/13/2008 8:02:00 PM
Hooray for felt! Hooray for kittens! Love this
shawn said, on 1/13/2008 11:25:00 PM
waitaminute. you sew, too? Oh Val! You've got to be one of the busiest people I know... doing all this wonderful artwork and then you throw in.... "I love to sew...".
I think you can do anything you put your mind toward. You're amazing.
carla said, on 1/14/2008 3:32:00 AM
Happy New Year, Val! This little assemblage is absolutely precious! I adore the littl kitty perched atop the closet... he's the purrfect touch!
Ginger*:)* said, on 1/14/2008 4:36:00 AM
Valerie! This is so much fun. How delightful to peek inside this closet and see the little garments hanging. You created a tiny world that lets the imagination run with the piece. Now you have to create a teeny tiny woman to enjoy all these treasures.
Ellen Byrne said, on 1/14/2008 6:45:00 AM
Wow! More 3-D work from you - do you ever run out of cool ideas? Very, very cool, Miss Valerie!
Josh (musarter) said, on 1/14/2008 10:47:00 AM
That 3-D work turned out very nicely. Good stuff.
catnapping said, on 1/14/2008 8:59:00 PM
i love miniatures. i start cooing whenever i see them. i always hope to find little people near by...
Lois said, on 1/15/2008 12:05:00 AM
Aaaackk! soo cute, you can sew too! You have so much talent. I love it.
This image is a constant theme in my work and I have painted it many ways,colours, in different mediums, sizes and dimensionally sculpted it too.This version is from my personal stationary except my letterhead would be inserted in the sky. The unfinished illustration below would be perfect for the Illustration Friday's topic "soar" but it keeps getting set aside for more pressing work. Hopefully one day I will see it as I do in my mind in a children's book form titled "Flying Home". That would make my heart soar!
I hope everyone has a fun,safe and very Happy New Year!!!
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NANCY LEFKO said, on 12/28/2007 12:26:00 PM
what fun...your work always brings a smile !! Happy New Year too !!
Rui Sousa said, on 12/28/2007 12:38:00 PM
very nice work,i like your stylE. congratolations and keep the good work. www.ruisousaartworks.blogspot.com
Debbie Egizio said, on 12/28/2007 1:15:00 PM
Your images are always so happy. FUN!
murphy girl said, on 12/28/2007 4:19:00 PM
this is so sweet! like a child's fantasy...love the little guy riding on top!
Kathy Weller said, on 12/28/2007 6:27:00 PM
HGi Val! This is wonderful, so free and light. I love your post, too!! Dreams come true!! :)
marcisenders said, on 12/28/2007 7:01:00 PM
Love this, what a great way to transform your typical subject matter
rbaird said, on 12/28/2007 7:01:00 PM
How cute. I love the angle as the little house looks down at all the others!
Teri C said, on 12/28/2007 7:08:00 PM
It's interesting that the image reappears because it is so you. Lovely and happy.
Sherry Rogers said, on 12/28/2007 7:46:00 PM
You constantly amaze me! You are just so creative! I love the house with wings!
Kate said, on 12/28/2007 11:12:00 PM
I love that this house is trying to find a home. What a great image and metaphor.
isay said, on 12/28/2007 11:27:00 PM
what a beautiful idea and what a lovely place to go home to. it is almost there isn't it?
Happy New Year to you, too Val!
Cream said, on 12/29/2007 4:24:00 AM
Great idea, Val. Flying home!
pati @-;-- said, on 12/29/2007 7:25:00 AM
I know you will see it as you wish, Val. Then our hearts will fly with yours ;)
Happy New Year!
Ginger*:)* said, on 12/29/2007 11:04:00 AM
I love this one. The little house will have a soft landing I hope.
Emila Yusof said, on 12/29/2007 11:31:00 AM
Great work, Valerie! I love all your houses and the flying one is so adorable!
Happy 2008!
thefridayfrog said, on 12/29/2007 12:51:00 PM
love this, val! i wanna BE in that house (unless tables, and chairs and armoires are flying about INSIDE it!) love the color pal, the first one. like summertime sherbet! happy 2008, vallie! :))
Ces said, on 12/29/2007 3:41:00 PM
My your neighborhoods always look very pleasant - a far cry from the sad reality of living next door to grouches and meanies. Happy new year to you Val.
mrs. b. said, on 12/29/2007 9:02:00 PM
Oh Val, they're just such beautiful illustrations! Your paintings are always so uplifting, so what a perfect theme for you this week! Happy New Year doll!
a : )
kj said, on 12/30/2007 2:33:00 PM
val, you continue to create the kind of world where people soar and kindness rules. that, my friend, is some special gift to everyone and i thank you for it a hundred times over.
my love and blessings to you and your family in 2008. see you around, i surely hope.... :)
The Unknown said, on 12/30/2007 5:56:00 PM
Wonderful, like always. Happy New Year. love
princesstomato said, on 12/30/2007 6:57:00 PM
I cannot wait to read/see "Flying Home"...sounds wonderful!
xoxo Best Wished for 2008 teri
Liz Jones said, on 12/30/2007 9:42:00 PM
That is one happy little house! Hope you have a great new year!!
Janet said, on 12/31/2007 7:07:00 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, VAL!
imwithsully said, on 12/31/2007 9:48:00 AM
It may just be my eyes, but I'd swear that was Sully on top of that house. :) What a great concept for a story!
Tony LaRocca said, on 12/31/2007 2:03:00 PM
It's just trying to find the Wicked Witch of the East!
AscenderRisesAbove said, on 12/31/2007 8:45:00 PM
cute... then cute all over again
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isay said, on 1/1/2008 3:32:00 AM
I am back Valerie to say I hope you had a nice celebration last night and here's wishing you and your family good luck, all the best and more blessings, new inspirations and more happy times this year 2008!
CRISTOSOVA said, on 1/1/2008 4:06:00 AM
I wish you a Happy New Year!
I for one would love to be adopted by a Flying Home everytime I am on the road travelling. It could be an overnight air taxi for the wanderers - and it sure had many stories to tell.
All the best, Cris
Shabby Cottage Boutique said, on 1/1/2008 7:07:00 AM
Happy New Year Health Wealth and Love. Denise Massachusetts
Ellen Byrne said, on 1/1/2008 10:38:00 AM
Oh, how funny - flying home! Have a wonderful, artful new year, Vqalerie!
Alicia Padrón said, on 1/1/2008 12:20:00 PM
Absoultelly wonderful!!! I would love to see a book like that. I'm sure one day... It's beautiful :o)
Catnapping said, on 1/1/2008 5:22:00 PM
so magical. i love the colours.
Bron Smith said, on 1/1/2008 8:43:00 PM
I hope the flying home finds its way home. Another beautiful image, Val.
Digital Scott's illustrationblog said, on 1/1/2008 10:36:00 PM
Very beautiful! Thought of you the other day as I drove thru Malibu while dropping off family at the airport! I always go thru Malibu so I can look for dolphins and sometimes a whale!
Lee said, on 1/2/2008 6:08:00 PM
hey val! love the blue one especially...hope your new year is wonderful :)
sketched out said, on 1/3/2008 12:22:00 AM
I hope to see it as a children's book too! It'll happen, I believe!
This submission for Illustration Friday's "horizon" is a diecut gift tag that doubles as a decoration. I enjoy shades of lavendar and purple for the holidays ***
I received an early holiday gift of more time with my dog Rat. On November 28 he seemed unwell. As soon as my vet heard his breathing he said Rat was experiencing heart failure. We rushed him to City of Angels Vet hospital and they told me he probably would not live. The next night my vet called and thought I should put him down. It all happened so fast that we told them we wanted him to stay one more night. The next morning, December 1st we went to visit him and he was stable and able to come home. They saved his life with Viagra! He has born with a lung disease and it caused the right side of his heart to overwork and enlarge. It's called Pulmonary Hypertension. Viagra was developed for the heart and of course a bonus side effect was discovered... but now he takes this medicine and it has given him a second chance at life and the greatest gift for us!
Hope and happiness are on the horizon... Happy Holidays everyone!
Rat and Val 12/20/2007.
Picture of Baby Rat.8/27/1995
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Anonymous said, on 12/21/2007 11:11:00 AM
Wow! He's cute, he makes me want top be good. Pax. Bad Dog
sketched out said, on 12/21/2007 11:20:00 AM
Awwwwwww! I'm very choked up at the moment. So glad you have more time with Rat. He looks like such a good boy!!
And I never thought of it, but lavendar does work really well for the holidays. Nice job!
Merry, merry Christmas to you, your family and Rat!
isay said, on 12/21/2007 11:42:00 AM
Truly a beautiful gift! and thanks for sharing the pictures-
And your illustration is sobeautiful. looks like it is a wonderful and happy home.
I like what you said "Hope and happiness are on the horizon".
I wish you a happy Christmas and more blessings and peace in the new year.
Teri C said, on 12/21/2007 12:08:00 PM
Some gifts are so unexpected and wonderful. Merry Christmas Val!
Cream said, on 12/21/2007 12:30:00 PM
I have a feeling that now that Rat has got a new lease of life thanks to Viagra, there's no keeping him at home. Watch out girls!
Love your festive apron.
murphy girl said, on 12/21/2007 1:19:00 PM
i love those trees so much, it makes my heart skip a beat....and i'm so thankful that your little one is ok! pets are the best gifts of all!
Barbara Hagerty said, on 12/21/2007 2:30:00 PM
What a precious dog!
Love your die cut, and by coincidince, I just posted something lavender for the holidays yesterday!
Merry Christmas!
marcisenders said, on 12/21/2007 2:32:00 PM
Beautiful illustration!
Tony LaRocca said, on 12/21/2007 2:56:00 PM
Rat is such a great name for a dog!
Anonymous said, on 12/21/2007 4:20:00 PM
wow u gave me a scare there, but then no way as big as the one u had. Glad all went well. Merry Christmas Val. Always enjoy ur wok and hope to see much more this new yr. michael dailey
Janet said, on 12/21/2007 8:24:00 PM
'love this!...and the colours are great for the holidays! I'm glad to hear everything turned out O.K. Viagra for canine heart problems....who woulda thunk it? ...oh, neato apron, too.
Toni said, on 12/22/2007 5:34:00 AM
First of all a big Merry Christmas to you Val! What a wonderful present to receive more time with the pets we love so dearly. A heartfelt hug to you and Rat. Now I cannot let my dear husband see that apron. ha He keeps teasing me saying he is going to buy me one. I kind of get messy in the kitchen.
rbaird said, on 12/22/2007 8:27:00 AM
Your tag is lovely, beautiful colors. And what wonderful news to get for Christmas. Rat (cute name)is a lucky dog. Who knew all the benefits of Viagra!
Forever Young said, on 12/22/2007 10:39:00 AM
this is what xmas is all about, what a sweet little fellow, enjoy enjoy
Debbie Egizio said, on 12/22/2007 11:46:00 AM
What a super cutie dog you have. So glad they were able to help you have more time with your dear pet! We are very fortunate to live in these times. Love your horizon piece. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
bog_art said, on 12/22/2007 1:44:00 PM
I don't know why you didn't draw your little dog instead of the little cat in that window.. what a cute house!!.. :)
The Unknown said, on 12/22/2007 1:48:00 PM
Hooray for healthy pets! Love the illo too. Happy Holidays. love
DesigningFairy said, on 12/22/2007 5:16:00 PM
Oh Val, how wonderful. That must have been the hardest night ever. It's a rebirth for Rat. How fabulous and what a gift. And modern medicine helped. Amazing.
Perriette said, on 12/22/2007 6:12:00 PM
I'm really am so happy about your dog. I just love dogs, animals in general, and know from experience their loss can be devastating. Good for Rat!!!
Your artwork is lovely as ever, Val. Love the blues and purples.
btw: You are invited for a Christmas Eve drawing on my blog. Hope to see you there! Have a very merry!
kj said, on 12/22/2007 11:34:00 PM
good news all around on this post: val and rat reunited, awesome gift tags, cool apron, and super cool shoes. and then, a real life smiling val in all her glory!!!
happy holidays, my friend. don't forget that 2008 could be the year.. :)
Emila Yusof said, on 12/22/2007 11:46:00 PM
Great pieces! So happy that Rat survived! Truly a great gift!
Cathie said, on 12/23/2007 1:39:00 PM
neat illustrations, love those colors too! glad all is well. neat pictures.
Gillian said, on 12/23/2007 2:10:00 PM
What a lovely Christmassy story. Hope Rat thrives on his viagra.
Merry Christmas, Val, and thanks for your blog support over the last few months since we 'met'.
xxx
merlinprincesse said, on 12/23/2007 4:25:00 PM
I LOVE stories that end well! Thanks for telling us! I'm happy for you. Our pets are so precious! Have a very Merry Christmas, Valerie! :)
mrs. b. said, on 12/23/2007 5:34:00 PM
Oh Val, I'm so glad he's doing so much better!! What a wonderful gift! I love your illustration too, too beautiful!!
marc said, on 12/23/2007 7:17:00 PM
Hello Val, Great ! Long life to the dog Rat ! Merry Cristmas to you Val ! You are nice ! Have a wonderfull week !
pati @-;-- said, on 12/23/2007 7:46:00 PM
Wow! Some adventure you have with Rat. I imagine how difficult it could be to see him so sick. He looks so adorable (especially when he was a little puppy). I hope you can enjoy much more time together, Val.
Happy holidays!
Princess Pepper Cloud said, on 12/23/2007 8:51:00 PM
That is the best gift, I can't tell you how much our kitty kids mean to us, I am so happy for you that you are able to have more time with your buddy. Love the die-cuts and cute picture of you too! Merry Christmas to you and your family
doodlestreet said, on 12/24/2007 12:39:00 PM
Oh RAT!! I'm so glad he got hooked up with the right meds! I think that is the only med out there with a really sweet side effect for that ol' boy, eh? And look at that little white old man face...he's so sweet! Ahhh....dogs are just the best, aren't they?
Merry Christmas to you and your big bear...AND RAT! Love those little red shoes you have on and look how BEAUTIFUL you are!
Have a safe and warm holiday Val... xo Dood!
adam brown said, on 12/24/2007 1:46:00 PM
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adam brown said, on 12/24/2007 1:47:00 PM
hello, i emailed you but got an error. anyway here's the reg cleaner i uses, this shit is good, don't stay without protection!
Robert McLaughlin said, on 12/24/2007 6:59:00 PM
Hi Valerie,
Ah yes, how well us old men know about those pills your dog is taking. I hope dog Viagra is not so expensive, or perhaps Rat doesn't have to take it every day. Anyway, he looks quite healthy now.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting.
Merry Christmas!
Ellen Byrne said, on 12/25/2007 6:33:00 AM
Well, this just goes to show you learn something every day! So happy Viagra did the trick...ah, now for the big smile on your face....
Kate said, on 12/26/2007 9:24:00 PM
This tag has to be my very favorite illustration of yours! Ever. I love it!
And the picture of you and rat made me smile, and the story put a tear in my eye. I am so happy to know that Rat was with you at this Christmas time, and I hope there are many more. And I just love the photo!
It has been nice getting to discover all of your wonderful talent this year. i wish you the best in 2008, and much more time with the sweet pooch!
Ginger*:)* said, on 12/28/2007 4:54:00 AM
The gift tags are beautiful and so lovely just like you. What really touched my heart was the story about RAT. I am so glad you were able to make those in charge wait one more day. What a delightful Christmas gift.
Your Backwards submission is equally delightful. I love 'walking around' in your tiny villages and the world of Val's houses.
Have a supercalifragilistic New Year!
doodlegirl said, on 12/29/2007 12:47:00 AM
awww. sweet lil rat. I'm so happy he's okay!! Whadda day that was, huh? I know. My mom had surgery that same day and I spent my time there in the hospital, worrying the same way you were.
Wishing Rat many, many, many years. Viagra, huh?! I love that! Well. That it has helped him. I wouldn't (blush!) know.. in a personal way.
You're in my heart, Val!
Ces said, on 12/29/2007 12:55:00 AM
Oh I am sorry, I am late. What a difficult time it was for you but I am glad all is well. What a blessing. Happy New Year Val. You are a blessing too. Thanks.
Bearuh said, on 1/8/2008 3:22:00 PM
what a miracle!! Im very happy he is ok!! I am dropping by to say hello and also to say thank you for the christmas gifts for the christmas exchange! Thay are all sooooo pretty!! It made my day when I opened the mail!! You did such an awesome job val.. thanks a ton!!
Some folks like the bright lights, big city. nightclubs and swanky eateries. Call me backwards, but I love a small town any day. My submission for Illustration Friday's "backwards" prompt.
My Scribbleguild group is sending out a winter mailer and this is the image I made for the project. Acrylic on Canson Airbrush paper. Please click on image to view it larger*
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Kate said, on 12/14/2007 11:50:00 AM
What a lovely little, cozy town! Very sweet Val-Gal!
buep said, on 12/14/2007 11:54:00 AM
Very sweet indeed! These houses look like cookies :) I love it!
Josh (musarter) said, on 12/14/2007 12:01:00 PM
I whole heartedly agree. Nice illo, as always, too.
Teri C said, on 12/14/2007 12:33:00 PM
Is there a 'for sale' sign here. I want to move there. and there is a bookstore! so adorable Val.
Kate said, on 12/14/2007 12:34:00 PM
By the way, check out my "Puff The Magic Dragon" post on my blog if you have a moment...I woud love to hear your answers since we are not all that far apart in age. It's been a lot of fun reading everyone's contributions.
Anonymous said, on 12/14/2007 12:39:00 PM
Beautiful. It reminds me of that movie 'Peeing In The Snow' or was it'Singing Down The Drain'? Happy Holidays Val Gal. You are the best. Bad Dog
isay said, on 12/14/2007 12:48:00 PM
Spending hours walking in a place like this is really fun for me. I try to do that once every week.
I like the colors and the different kinds of brick in your illustration.
mee too. i like narrow streets, old buildings...and no traffic lights...
i like telephone polls with wires swinging from building to building like garlands...
Catnapping said, on 12/14/2007 1:58:00 PM
mee too. i like narrow streets, old buildings...and no traffic lights...
i like telephone polls with wires swinging from building to building like garlands...
catboxartstudio said, on 12/14/2007 3:15:00 PM
How cute is this? Love it!
Cream said, on 12/14/2007 5:19:00 PM
I love the bright lights, big city nightclubs and swanky eateries. Call me backwards, then? Nah... Call me a party animal! Great illustration, Val...
NANCY LEFKO said, on 12/14/2007 6:03:00 PM
what a sweet illustration...and yes, small town living is great !! I love the colors you chose here.
Janet said, on 12/14/2007 7:09:00 PM
Me, too!...lovely illo, Val.
ErinSherman said, on 12/14/2007 8:20:00 PM
So cute and warm and well-detailed! Looks like a place I'd love to go because I feel that way too.
rbaird said, on 12/14/2007 10:58:00 PM
What more could a person need! It's wonderful.
tusen said, on 12/14/2007 11:05:00 PM
lovely houses
Julie Hammond said, on 12/15/2007 5:58:00 AM
I like small towns too! How did you ever come up with the movement of the buildings? It really enhances the effect of a small town full of charm and coziness.
frank h. said, on 12/15/2007 7:39:00 AM
beautiful illo ... I am a 'province' guy also - cannot feel well in non-human dimensions.
bog_art said, on 12/15/2007 8:32:00 AM
The first toy house looks like is alive.. and it is the same with the coffee one.. wonderful piece!!
imwithsully said, on 12/15/2007 9:16:00 AM
This looks like Brown County, Indiana. And since it is snowing here today, I bet it matches even more. I swear you must have been here before...
studio lolo said, on 12/15/2007 9:43:00 AM
Oh I am SO with you on this Val! Consider me there :)
DesigningFairy said, on 12/15/2007 9:46:00 AM
Love the sweet home town feeling you captured.
Liz Jones said, on 12/15/2007 11:25:00 AM
Oh, me too. And this looks so cozy!
Emila Yusof said, on 12/15/2007 10:57:00 PM
Beautiful and sweet buildings, Valerie! Wish to be there!
www.aynaku.net said, on 12/16/2007 12:51:00 AM
excellent and humorous as usual...what is the average size of your works?...(I like small towns as well)
Faruffa said, on 12/16/2007 4:40:00 AM
I live in a big city and the magic of your illustration is for me very poignant (sorry for online translation)
Amy Zaleski said, on 12/16/2007 7:11:00 AM
I agree here, too. I live in a small town with a quaint Main Street like this. We even have a bookstore! And a toy store! In megastore times, this is refreshing. Happy Holidays to you as well, Val! :-)
marcisenders said, on 12/16/2007 9:55:00 AM
Beautiful!
delaverobum said, on 12/16/2007 12:03:00 PM
Lovely!
Gillian said, on 12/17/2007 11:29:00 AM
Another very satisfying painting. I'd love to live in a world like this. xxx
RyanLoghry said, on 12/17/2007 7:47:00 PM
Awesome work as usual Val. Long live the small town. Said the man living in a very, very small town indeed.
Ellen Byrne said, on 12/18/2007 9:02:00 AM
Small town living is new again - that's why I live in one! Thanks for the reminder on the pleasures!
sketched out said, on 12/18/2007 1:14:00 PM
The rain is almost making the San Fernando Valley seem cozy...almost!
What a warm, fuzzy place you've created. I want to be there right now.
Beautiful job!
ms. froggie said, on 12/19/2007 6:48:00 AM
cooozzzzzzzzyyy bedford falls for me, ANY DAY! this is super, val! the light, as always, just draw me right in...my feet and hands already feel warmer!
happiest of holidays to you and yours, val! :))
princesstomato said, on 12/19/2007 9:03:00 AM
cozy indeed! and of course, your little kitty is THE coziest, peeking out from her window atop the book store. :)
xoxox
Debbie Egizio said, on 12/19/2007 7:34:00 PM
Love this wonderful wintery scene. I agree with you on the small town thing and so I must be backwards too.
AscenderRisesAbove said, on 12/19/2007 9:42:00 PM
the town appears to be swaying to the music i think
Here is my submission for Illustration Friday's "Little Things" prompt. It is a little painting 2.5" x 3.5 titled "First Snow". It is a little child standing in the doorway watching the first little flakes fall. It really is the "Little Things" in life that help us understand what's important. A few of my friends asked me to put some gifts in my Etsy shop for the holidays. I used to be big time into gift making. When I was 19 (29 years ago) I started my own hand printed greeting card business here in Topanga. I would silkscreen in my studio, a limit of 3 colours and I would hand deliver, wrapped with a ribbon in a paper bag. I had tons of takers, they were all wonderful people and all of their friends would hope to receive one of my cards. They were printed on hand made paper, limited and signed editions. It was a unique little business that made people happy at the holidays.
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Cream said, on 12/7/2007 11:42:00 AM
I love the shape of this house and the colour of the tiles, a little different from your usual bright style. Val, please alter your settings (Show comments in a popup window) so that we can admire your art while commenting. Thanks.
isay said, on 12/7/2007 11:54:00 AM
this is sentimental for me val! the color of the house and the way it was standing- i like what you said, too about The Little Things in life, and for sharing about your little business before-it really sounds great.
Geninne said, on 12/7/2007 12:02:00 PM
Beautiful Val! and I have the honor to be right next to you again :)
Liz Jones said, on 12/7/2007 12:16:00 PM
Lovely!! That sounds like a great business, too-- though heavy on the labor, I'm guessing! Happy holidays!
Catnapping said, on 12/7/2007 12:18:00 PM
I love that you made personal cards. Christmas has become so stamped out and assembled.
I love the little things and people like you with so much love in their hearts.
Anonymous said, on 12/7/2007 12:50:00 PM
Very nice, but don't eat the yellow smow. Pax et Amo. Bad Dog
Teri C said, on 12/7/2007 12:59:00 PM
Such a cute and quiet look to the this. The little things are the best.
Kate said, on 12/7/2007 1:42:00 PM
I love the little things...like seeing your beautiful houses every week on Illustration Fridays. I love it!
andrea said, on 12/7/2007 1:51:00 PM
I'd be a taker in a minute. Charming once again, Val.
Tony LaRocca said, on 12/7/2007 6:09:00 PM
That's sweet! I hope for the child that tomorrow's a snow day!
www.aynaku.net said, on 12/8/2007 1:26:00 AM
very festive! your style here is a bit different...and really smart take on last week topc: I definetely subscribe your point of view.
Mim said, on 12/8/2007 5:44:00 AM
the first snow of the year is so lovely. Here in the northeast is the second, third and fourth that start to get old! love the picture tho'
Nicole Florian said, on 12/8/2007 7:43:00 AM
Adorable!
Alicia Padrón said, on 12/8/2007 1:10:00 PM
Ohhh how beautiful! Lovely colors...and that tree behind it is so artistic.. Love this!
imwithsully said, on 12/8/2007 9:46:00 PM
This reminds me of Liam standing at the door the other day waiting for the snow to fall. He waited quite a long time. Wonderful piece!!
AscenderRisesAbove said, on 12/9/2007 12:12:00 AM
i had no idea you had an etsy shop; marked as a favorite now
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marcisenders said, on 12/9/2007 5:30:00 AM
Beautiful!
Lois said, on 12/9/2007 9:24:00 AM
I have to admit, I miss the snow! Sweet drawing and story.
rbaird said, on 12/9/2007 9:21:00 PM
No snow in this mart of Texas! Very lovely.
Anonymous said, on 12/10/2007 1:25:00 AM
How lovely, those cards sound wonderful. regards, Michelle
Rrramone said, on 12/10/2007 6:35:00 AM
adorable!
Debbie Egizio said, on 12/10/2007 8:09:00 AM
What a sweet painting! You are right, it's the little things in life that make things special. How fortunate those friends were to receive your hand made cards.
Love your excess post also. Such pretty packaged homes.
bog_art said, on 12/10/2007 2:23:00 PM
What a little and wonderful house.. the kind of place where I will love to see my first flakes fall..
Janet said, on 12/10/2007 2:53:00 PM
I love the colours! ...I agree, their friends were lucky to receive your special cards!
Princess Pepper Cloud said, on 12/10/2007 9:40:00 PM
Very sweet, this painting is so peaceful
zari - justZHM said, on 12/11/2007 3:52:00 AM
wonderful little art piece! btw, i so love handmade cards, i hope one day i can sell some too ;)
Josh (musarter) said, on 12/11/2007 8:07:00 AM
Sometimes little things, like recieving a card, can all the difference. Your painted home looks little but very cozy.
RyanLoghry said, on 12/11/2007 2:22:00 PM
This is just awesome. I love the texture in the sky, and your color choices. Very nicely done.
Michael O'Connell said, on 12/11/2007 5:38:00 PM
wonderful illustration… i know how you feel… i used to do SO much more when i was younger… everything has sped up so much…
happy holidays!!
Alina Chau said, on 12/12/2007 1:52:00 PM
Warm and toasty!!
Ellen Byrne said, on 12/12/2007 4:16:00 PM
You continue to make people happy with your pieces - all over the world1 Better still we look forward to it once a week instead of once a year! Happy Holiday, Miss Valerie!
Kstyles said, on 12/13/2007 7:48:00 AM
I just love all of your whimsical paintings. I know you're on Monday Artday ATCs so we have definitely got to trade sometime!
rbaird said, on 12/13/2007 8:23:00 AM
I deleted my comment for a spelling error. Your little snowy scene is as wonderful as the first time!
Angela said, on 12/13/2007 11:20:00 AM
So soft and sweet! I loved your bright present houses last week too. :)
sketched out said, on 12/13/2007 4:31:00 PM
Lovely, lovely image and very sweet sentiment.
It was also neat to find out that you are from Topanga. We're practically neighbors, I work in Woodland Hills.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Alias said, on 12/14/2007 3:44:00 AM
Beautiful work ! It's cute :)
Liz said, on 12/17/2007 6:51:00 AM
i love your house design and the store that goes with it is wonderful!!! very nice job!
mmm.. this is a beautiful beautiful piece!!! i could almost smell the sweetness..
studio lolo said, on 11/30/2007 6:07:00 PM
These look like some of the homes in a neighborhood here that have to "do it up" for the holidays. The street/block is called Candy Cane Lane for the season. Excess...but fun for the kids and pretty at night!
Teri C said, on 11/30/2007 6:12:00 PM
You always have the most wonderful creative art!! This is gorgeous.
isay said, on 12/1/2007 12:02:00 AM
i wanted the one with the red ribbon!
Faruffa said, on 12/1/2007 1:57:00 AM
Lovely, your houses make me dream
Vee said, on 12/1/2007 2:17:00 AM
loverly and cheerful!
rbaird said, on 12/1/2007 9:44:00 AM
What a cute card! I love the purple shadows. Wonderful color choices.
Cream said, on 12/1/2007 1:43:00 PM
Excessively sweet! Just the way I like it.
mrs. b. said, on 12/1/2007 2:26:00 PM
breathtaking, Val, absolutely beautiful!! Still working on getting our card together, I wish I had an assistant to help me with the stuff I don't like to do! ; )
a : )
Liz Jones said, on 12/1/2007 6:35:00 PM
So cute!! Great card!
Catnapping said, on 12/1/2007 6:40:00 PM
omg. my comment must not have taken. i was here earlier drooling over this, and i just came back to look again!
one of the reasons i love this season is that we get to go overboard...be excessive...colours, glitter, sweets, ribbon, tinsel. there's just no such thing as "too much," when it comes to christmas!
love, cat
pati @-;-- said, on 12/2/2007 6:48:00 AM
B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! I love it, Val... Now I can feel like I live in your stories :)
Love this! Love your little houses..so charming and beautiful :o)
kj said, on 12/2/2007 7:01:00 PM
my dear friend val:
i regret to inform you this is NOT excess. this is once again the magic you instill, capture and share.
happy holidays. maybe '08 will be the year?!
:)
PaulSketch said, on 12/3/2007 12:08:00 AM
The purple tints in this are beautiful Val!! Gets me excited for the holidays too :)
Gillian said, on 12/3/2007 9:23:00 AM
Oh gorgeous candy-coated colours. It all looks scrumptious. One of your finest!
Mary said, on 12/3/2007 12:51:00 PM
Gorgous, I really like this, very festive and great colours.
Princess Pepper Cloud said, on 12/3/2007 5:36:00 PM
Ohhh, this is a good one! So magical looking!
Halloweenville said, on 12/3/2007 7:40:00 PM
this is sooo great!!
Emila Yusof said, on 12/3/2007 11:50:00 PM
Wow! Excellent!
Ginger*:)* said, on 12/4/2007 6:43:00 AM
Wonderful! The colors, design and your signature houses create a scene of delightful joy. I could live here!
Josh (musarter) said, on 12/4/2007 7:17:00 AM
As always your colors are beautiful. The message makes me wonder whether excessive gift giving is good thing. I tend to think not but your illustration, and my wife who loves gifts, are convincing me otherwise.
Andrea said, on 12/4/2007 12:02:00 PM
Excessive giving, I like the way you think!
sketched out said, on 12/4/2007 9:43:00 PM
Oh, this is just beautiful! I love that the colors aren't the typical holiday colors, yet it's so magical and raises my holiday spirit! Clean yet charming and beautifully executed.
Janet said, on 12/5/2007 2:06:00 PM
Beautiful as always, Val!
enigma said, on 12/5/2007 2:59:00 PM
haa--whatta sweet houses! cute idea.
DesigningFairy said, on 12/6/2007 8:04:00 AM
The colors are breathtaking, Val! Love the purple snow. OOh, goosebumps.
cata said, on 12/6/2007 10:12:00 AM
Your illustrations always give me the sense of happiness and joy! Bellissimo. Cata
MiKa Art said, on 12/6/2007 11:14:00 AM
Your colours are absolutely beautiful!
timafli said, on 12/6/2007 11:27:00 AM
Cool and festive. Thanks for your comment.
Ursula Shaw said, on 12/6/2007 11:43:00 AM
How beautiful this is! Love your colors and the kitty in the window!
Tony LaRocca said, on 12/6/2007 12:00:00 PM
Wow, that must have been a pain to tie the ribbon on the top of the house like that!
imwithsully said, on 12/6/2007 1:02:00 PM
Beauties! All beauties!!!!!!
Larry Lee said, on 12/6/2007 7:29:00 PM
Great! Ooozes holidays.
scribblesk said, on 12/6/2007 8:48:00 PM
What a shimmering glimmering treat and a sparkly delight!
Kstyles said, on 12/7/2007 9:43:00 AM
Beautiful! I can't wait to get into the whole Christmas spirit. It's hard living in FL and having 80 degree weather in December. Any who, I was tagged to list 25 of my all time favorite movies and now I'm tagging you that is if you haven't already been tagged. Then, ofcourse you have to tag 5 more people. ;D
Today at 11:00 a.m. Ella escaped from the San Diego Zoo. Feeling free and drunk with power she invites a few friends to party. She can see them coming and they are ready to celebrate!
For Illustration Friday's "The Zoo". This was the 1st version for a greeting card and gift certificate for a toy store.It was never used, the final version had a different elephant and a circus tent in the backgound. Acrylic on Canson Airbrush paper.
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claudine hellmuth said, on 11/23/2007 12:11:00 PM
so cute! love the elephant's happy smile!
Janet said, on 11/23/2007 12:19:00 PM
What a happy illustration!..and Hooray for Ella!
Anonymous said, on 11/23/2007 12:30:00 PM
An elephant peed on me once. That was no picnic. Pax et Amo. Bad Dog
marcisenders said, on 11/23/2007 12:33:00 PM
This is adorable!
Alicia Padrón said, on 11/23/2007 1:04:00 PM
How cute... I just hope the swing doesn't break and makes her fall on the cake..that would be very embarrassing for her, specially at her own party ;o) Love the colors.. very cute! :o)
Alicia Padrón said, on 11/23/2007 1:05:00 PM
Forgat to say that I love the little house on the background too..
andrea said, on 11/23/2007 1:12:00 PM
Made me smaile! I visited last week and tried to leave a message but there was something weird and different happening. Do you have a blog on a different format now, too?
Teri C said, on 11/23/2007 2:34:00 PM
Oh so cute and tender. Great as always!
Ellen Byrne said, on 11/23/2007 2:42:00 PM
That's one happy elephant! Whooo Hoooo! Great as always, Valerie!
Princess Pepper Cloud said, on 11/23/2007 6:39:00 PM
I had no idea about the ant to fairie theory, I will have to check into that, they are enchanting little creatures..he he he.
Elephants are amazing creatures, so smart, no wonder she skipped bail to go party!
Debbie Egizio said, on 11/23/2007 9:21:00 PM
That cute elephant is ready to celebrate. Love it!!
isay said, on 11/24/2007 2:56:00 AM
this is fun fun fun. what could be inside the wrapped gifts?
carra said, on 11/24/2007 1:04:00 PM
Awww, so cute! Hope they all had a wonderful party! :)
imwithsully said, on 11/24/2007 1:39:00 PM
I'm glad the elephant has a swing to see the friends coming. So cute!!!
mrs. b. said, on 11/24/2007 3:44:00 PM
Oh Val she is presh! I love her little picnic too! So happy!
a : )
Ginger*:)* said, on 11/24/2007 4:37:00 PM
Its wonderful! I think Ella has the potential to become a real swinger!
shawn said, on 11/24/2007 4:41:00 PM
oh val! I love this! It's all so sweet. Even the bushes in front of the house has so much detail to it. Wish I could be at that birthday party.
aynaku said, on 11/25/2007 12:13:00 AM
very funny illo! I really like the way the elephant smiles...free at last!
Ces said, on 11/25/2007 6:05:00 AM
Some stores have classy taste - resorting to something like this. I knew you would come up with something awesome for this topic.
studio lolo said, on 11/25/2007 8:49:00 AM
yay, free and happy again!! Is that swing going to hold her? Very sweet, soft colors really helps give this a happy feel :)
pati @-;-- said, on 11/25/2007 9:10:00 AM
Awww... he looks so happy I want to join him! Beautiful, Val!
Oh this is beautiful! Ella looks so happy and free!
Manuela said, on 11/26/2007 10:14:00 AM
Brightful :D
Alina Chau said, on 11/26/2007 4:25:00 PM
CUTE and magical!
ms. froggie said, on 11/26/2007 5:28:00 PM
adorable! and the sweetest little house behind the party! :))
MiKa Art said, on 11/27/2007 10:45:00 AM
This is so happy!!
Gillian said, on 11/27/2007 12:44:00 PM
This makes me smile. I love the sugar-plumptiousness of the elephant. The picnic below is like another story all on it's own. xxx
Wilnara said, on 11/27/2007 5:26:00 PM
Be Free Ella! Thanks for the smile Val! Wonderful Illustration as usual!
Laurel Neustadter said, on 11/28/2007 3:41:00 AM
Very sweet.
Kstyles said, on 11/28/2007 5:11:00 AM
Wowo I hopoe the swing doesn't break. Cute elephant, great illo!
JO said, on 11/28/2007 10:01:00 AM
Joyful! (By the way Ella the Elephant potty trained my daughter some 27 years ago).
robertc said, on 11/28/2007 10:59:00 PM
beautiful elephant! looks like a fun scene!
atomicvelvetsigh said, on 11/29/2007 6:23:00 PM
what a cool illo! free the animals.. thats the theme that fits perfectly for this week's IF.. it reminds me of the mission of the "12 monkeys" tho.. 8)
Pickledog said, on 11/29/2007 8:44:00 PM
Fun composition Val. Ella looks so happy swinging through the air. You can tell she is ready to party!
Kate said, on 11/30/2007 12:34:00 AM
So cute! I love the free, open feeling you captured here!
Catnapping said, on 11/30/2007 10:20:00 AM
yum. i want some of that cake!
your illustration gives me a sense of glee. a perfect card.
My submission for Illustration Friday's "superstition" is a dimensional painting called " Angel's Flight". I made this for a little girl, the parents wanted each child to have an original in their bedroom. They live in Seattle and I never actually met them or got to see the house and rooms but the paintings have symbolism for each child. The little girl is Samia, her name is Aramaic and means listener. But they stressed Roses and angels. Hence the roses framing the scene.
In the days of old, superstition indicates something standing above or set above. One of my favourite superstitions from Scotland is " If Children pile cabbage stalks around the doors and windows of the house on Halloween, the fairies bring them a new brother or sister."
Have a happy weekend and best wishes for a speedy recovery to kj and I hope jessie lavon is feeling better and again I must say Thank You jessie!
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isay said, on 11/16/2007 11:32:00 AM
i like the perspective in this one val and your illustration rocks!
Anonymous said, on 11/16/2007 1:22:00 PM
I tied to pee on a rose once but it bit me. Boy, that smarts! I wonder if it would smell as sweet. Love. Bad Dog
JO said, on 11/16/2007 3:04:00 PM
Such a beautiful piece, Val. I love how you use interesting borders in your pieces. That's a lucky little girl to have this hanging in her room. Charming superstition as well (that goodness I'm past the cabbage thing working).
Ces said, on 11/16/2007 3:26:00 PM
I agree with Jo. You always have wonderful borders to frame the beautiful images. You just keep going and going. I believe you will never run out of creative ideas. I am your Number 1 fan.
Cathie said, on 11/16/2007 3:26:00 PM
lovely colors and interesting perspective. i'd never heard of that superstition before. our ancestors came up with good ones though didn't they...
Ginger*:)* said, on 11/16/2007 3:28:00 PM
I think that coming here each week brings good luck! Your dimensional painting is alive with color and fantasy. I really like the little houses under the Angel's watchful eye.
ValGalArt said, on 11/16/2007 5:49:00 PM
I am always impressed with parents that buy art for their children. It is amazing! my mom couldn't afford to do something like that but she always encouraged my creativity in all the ways. My mother had a friend Janus and she was an artist who did lovely watercolors and it left a really big impression on me when she gave my mom one of her paintings as a gift. I was about 10 and I already knew I wanted to be an artist but she made it seem very real!
Brine Blank said, on 11/16/2007 6:01:00 PM
I really like how you have so much detail in the houses and the perspective you have on this...great colors and strong 'pop'...
Teri C said, on 11/16/2007 6:29:00 PM
A lovely painting with a great story to go with it. So beautifully colored.
kj said, on 11/16/2007 8:04:00 PM
no! i am your # 1 fan, val. ces is your # 2 fan. oh well, maybe we tie for # 1 fan. there are probably 3000 people who also claim that spot.
thanks for the well wishes. you are a doll. please save them for the end of nov, since my damn surgery has been postponed until then!
:)
Sherry Rogers said, on 11/16/2007 8:45:00 PM
For some reason that cabbage story sounds familiar?
I agree the perspective is very fun! And the color palette is really nice!
Diane Duda said, on 11/17/2007 11:36:00 AM
Very pretty, VAl. As is your scale illo from last week.
Di
The Unknown said, on 11/17/2007 11:40:00 AM
Hello Love. Love your illustration. I once piled cabbage outside my door. I didn't get a brother or sister, but nine months later I had kimchi. Bwhahahahahaha... sorry. love
rbaird said, on 11/17/2007 2:28:00 PM
Hmm.. I think I stay away from cabbage! Nice illo and nice story too!
Ellen Byrne said, on 11/17/2007 3:08:00 PM
Simply gorgeous!
Cathy said, on 11/17/2007 6:04:00 PM
Lovely ethereal piece - beautiful colours as ever!
purple cucumbers folk art said, on 11/17/2007 10:36:00 PM
Hi darling friend,was up and about and wonted to stop in for a visit.having bueatful weather here the last few days and was able to take walks,do some art and get Christmas decorating and Thanksgiving menu planned.The x and his wife have send over plates of food and I am really enjoying theses last few days,hope the continue!Havent had any nausea or tiredness!even got some art done and on ebay.took me a spell to just sit in my MaMa's old rocker and enjoy the afternoon.have a great weekend.xxoo
purple cucumbers folk art said, on 11/18/2007 5:44:00 PM
Will be giving this painting away in a drawing on Dec .10th darlings along with 7 prints,that will be 8 drawings,1 orginal and 7 prints,so come leave y'alls blog for the drawing,it had some papers from magazine and vintage mica.
Liz Jones said, on 11/19/2007 6:08:00 AM
Oh, what a lovely painting and idea! I'm so glad my kids haven't heard that superstition, or we'd be up to our ears in cabbage leaves. (and I can't fit more than three kids in my car, so they're out of luck!)
PaulSketch said, on 11/19/2007 1:22:00 PM
wow, this is awesome! Lucky little girl :)
Jaimie said, on 11/19/2007 1:47:00 PM
Beautiful! I love the rose vines frame.
Kstyles said, on 11/20/2007 4:52:00 AM
Ooh Pretty!!! Your colors are always so bright and beautiful!
Classroom shenanigans, expressive illustrations and the delicate weaving of carefully chosen details make this important story a haunting yet hopeful nudge toward breaking the silence of sexual abuse.
Shannon Rigg has supplied the following resources to help start making noise about sexual abuse:
My submission for Illustration Friday's "Hats" is from artwork I create for Fred Segal Fun Style. I love working with them because they simply say: make the art fun, colorful and festive. The art work is used as stickers and cards that are attached to each purchase. I always include a hat in each piece. Hats have really made a comeback too! For the first time in my career as an artist I was legally allowed to draw Mickey Mouse for FS because they are one of the companies that licensed Disney characters for apparel. The third postcard and sticker is loved so much by FS that we have reprinted it almost 5 years in a row.
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isay said, on 11/2/2007 12:37:00 PM
wow valerie this is really wonderful. I enjoyed looking at each one them.
Anonymous said, on 11/2/2007 1:11:00 PM
I peed in a hat once. Bad Dog
Cathie said, on 11/2/2007 2:01:00 PM
very lovely, nice bright colors and so alive!
rbaird said, on 11/2/2007 2:53:00 PM
These are fun! I love the colors.
modroom said, on 11/2/2007 6:26:00 PM
I take my hat off to that.
Teri C said, on 11/2/2007 7:00:00 PM
What fun these are!!! Bright and happy! I want some.
ms. froggie said, on 11/2/2007 9:18:00 PM
wow!!! val, lookit you go with these! love all the details, that wonderful, cheery color palette! talk about an artist who wears "many hats!"
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aynaku said, on 11/3/2007 1:46:00 AM
yes, they are really festive and colourful! maybe the top one is my fav...
Cathy said, on 11/3/2007 9:45:00 AM
Love them Val! The weather here is very grey at the moment, and this is just the sort of thing to lift your spirits!
studio lolo said, on 11/3/2007 11:05:00 AM
I just love seeing your fun, bright and cheery work! Great job Val :)
Cream said, on 11/3/2007 11:18:00 AM
Beautiful and fun.
imwithsully said, on 11/3/2007 4:39:00 PM
Valerie, these are so cool. I want to get my hands on one.
they are so cool :)I'm not surprised about the third one being reprinted so many times.
Ces said, on 11/4/2007 10:29:00 PM
What a fun job. Then again you'd make anything fun. People would find you a lot of fun and incredibly wonderful. I do.
Michelle Lana said, on 11/5/2007 7:40:00 AM
These are so much fun! Great work!
Debbie Egizio said, on 11/5/2007 6:36:00 PM
These images are absolutely delightful! You must have so much fun creating these. How wonderful that they give you such freedom.
arvindh said, on 11/5/2007 8:39:00 PM
I like the vibrant colours in your work!
enigma said, on 11/5/2007 11:58:00 PM
fun illo, lovely bright colors!
AscenderRisesAbove said, on 11/6/2007 6:34:00 AM
very cute; leave it to you to give us a variety of images! I missed the pumpkin innards below last time; thanks for the chuckle
Heather said, on 11/6/2007 7:43:00 AM
I really like your style it is very inviting to the eye. :O)
Ginger*:)* said, on 11/6/2007 9:05:00 AM
Good for you! A constant client is always a wonderful benefit for an artist. These stickers are FUN and fabulous. I would probably buy the clothes just to get my hands on one of the tags.
Nicole Brekelbaum said, on 11/6/2007 9:32:00 AM
When I buy clothing I almost always look at the tag for size. I never thought about it but from a marketing perspective this can actually give customers the extra push they need to purchase. Well laid out and attractive.
buep said, on 11/6/2007 9:59:00 AM
These are fun! Lovely bright colors.
Ellen Byrne said, on 11/6/2007 5:29:00 PM
Is there anything you can't do well?!
You are amazing!
Paola said, on 11/7/2007 4:11:00 AM
Super Valerie! You really love what you do! Wonderful work!
Chickengirl said, on 11/7/2007 6:20:00 AM
How awesome u got to work for FS!!! These are so cool, thanks for sharing!
bog_art said, on 11/7/2007 9:40:00 AM
Wonderful pieces!!.. it is great to work with people like fun and colorful art!!
JO said, on 11/7/2007 11:23:00 AM
So fun, not only is the Mickey fun, love the animal purse and scarf, so chic.
Nancy Bea said, on 11/7/2007 11:38:00 AM
Wow, dream job for sure! Beautiful work. The fun you felt in creating it comes through.
Nemo said, on 11/7/2007 11:58:00 PM
Cool illustrations. I like bright colours! Thanks for comments on my blog.
Anonymous said, on 11/8/2007 6:42:00 AM
i think the reason the 3rd is so popular is it catches the festive feeling more then the others. but all of them are great love ucolors as always. u do seem to get alot of fun jobs to work on. michael dailey
Digital Scott's illustrationblog said, on 11/8/2007 8:16:00 AM
Very fun work, and congrats on the cool project!
Got to meet Mike Baker and Brianna at the Open opening. That was cool!
Hope your life has gotten back to normal after the fires?
Kstyles said, on 11/8/2007 3:48:00 PM
Oh I really love this. The pictures are so fun!
Twisselman said, on 11/8/2007 7:44:00 PM
Beauties, all. Good to see Mr. Mouse on the tees.
Tracy said, on 11/10/2007 10:03:00 AM
I love this, Val! I want to look through each one and pick out my favorites :)
My submission for Illustration Friday's "Trick or Treat" is from my 2004 HomeMade calendars and the title is "Harvest Home". This is for the month of October and the quote is: A little house well filled, a little land well tilled" ~proverb~
I am sorry for all the people, animals and wildlife that have been affected by the fires. We feel lucky to have made it through!
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Kate said, on 10/26/2007 11:45:00 AM
Cute and cheerful!
Josh (musarter) said, on 10/26/2007 12:30:00 PM
Cool Illustration. The colors and contrast are excellent.
NANCY LEFKO said, on 10/26/2007 12:37:00 PM
charming illustration.
Mary Stebbins Taitt said, on 10/26/2007 12:52:00 PM
delightful and cute! :-D
Ian Sands said, on 10/26/2007 12:58:00 PM
is that candy corn in the top? I love candy corn! That is my most favorite of all corns.
ian
Michelle Lana said, on 10/26/2007 1:10:00 PM
Very cute Val! awesome work.
murphy girl said, on 10/26/2007 2:07:00 PM
it is well-filled! glad to hear you made it through!
JO said, on 10/26/2007 3:08:00 PM
Hi Val, Yummm a house full of candy corn. Do you have the address?
Cathie said, on 10/26/2007 4:26:00 PM
very cute and neat idea. love the orange, makes me want orange sherbet ice cream.
isay said, on 10/27/2007 1:52:00 AM
so cool! uhmmmm i have to look for a candy corn.....'glad to hear you're okay.
Ces said, on 10/27/2007 5:18:00 AM
Val, I was thinking of you during the fires. We have several friends and relatives in the San Diego area. My family having been through fires and losing two homes, I know the feeling of loss, devastation, grief and then living in limbo for being displaced for months. But the human spirit is a naturally hopeful spirit and the dsire to survive and live is strong. I am proud that those displaced conducted themselves in an ordelry fashion and there were no riots and looting. May they be able to rebuild their lives soon.
And now your illustration. Proverbs is a good book and the bible a great source of wisdom. You beautifully executed this saying. The card is just adorable. It is always a treat to come here! Your blog is beautifully filled.
rbaird said, on 10/27/2007 8:07:00 AM
Beautiful colors!
mrana said, on 10/27/2007 11:23:00 AM
This is lovely Val!
Cream said, on 10/27/2007 1:04:00 PM
I thought of you during the fires and hoped they wouldn't reach Topanga. Great illo. I snapped a giant pumpkin in Belgium last week.
Tracy said, on 10/27/2007 5:24:00 PM
Beautiful Val! Have you ever tried candy corn mixed with peanuts? It's just like eating a PayDay candybar! Love that pumpkin house filled with candy corn! :)
Emila Yusof said, on 10/27/2007 8:22:00 PM
Valerie, this is so charming & delightful! Love all the colors too-my favourite colors!
Have a great weekend & Happy Halloween, emila yusof
Lovely illustration, and sobering reminder about the fires. This year the UK has seen floods rather than fires, but the threat to home and security is there just the same. Glad you're OK!
JC said, on 10/28/2007 9:14:00 PM
Such a lovely harvest home, and filled with such sweet treats, too. I'm very glad you and your family are ok. My heart goes out to those affected by the fires.
purple cucumbers folk art said, on 10/29/2007 7:11:00 AM
Hi darling,Well i know I am late but you have a LARGE PACKAGE ON THE WAY.I an headed to the post office to mail it and will leave you a tracking # later.I couldnot remember the size only the SUBJECT,but it has lots od details and I PUT ON OF fATHERS HANDMADE FRAMES ON IT.Got to enjoy all my younin's and 7 foster younin's came to.We made jerky and got to go out back and gather pecans for my holiday cooking.We are having a bueatful day,weather was rainy and cold for a few days.so I may get to work in my flower garden today.WHAT A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE AND ENJOY OUR BLESSINGS.XXOO
Alicia Padrón said, on 10/29/2007 7:22:00 AM
Beautiful! :o)
catnapping said, on 10/29/2007 9:56:00 AM
the contrast is spot on! this illo made me feel good inside. thank you!
zari - justZHM said, on 10/30/2007 5:42:00 AM
great illo! love the bright colors! -i'm sorry for all those affected by the fires...hope everyone can return to their everyday life asap!
thefridayfrog said, on 10/30/2007 8:02:00 AM
was thinking about you and studio lolo...i'm so glad you are ok and safe! this is so warm and cheery, val! and the trees...you just do that just so RIGHT! :)))
mike r baker said, on 10/30/2007 11:33:00 AM
Love it!
Glad you are safe. I thought about you. Here in Long Beach, we could hardly breath from the smoke and everything was covered in thick ash.
Lauren Kate said, on 10/30/2007 6:10:00 PM
Nice work - and a real cut take on the theme!
Ginger*:)* said, on 10/30/2007 6:14:00 PM
Your illustration is brimming over with delightful goodies. I still have some candy corn left ...now I know where to keep it.
I am glad you and your family are safe.
Andrea said, on 10/31/2007 10:49:00 AM
A trick and a treat! Happy Halloween ValGal!
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bog_art said, on 10/31/2007 9:23:00 PM
What a nice pumpkin house!!.. I haven't eaten a pumpkin in my life.. but I should.. :)
imwithsully said, on 11/1/2007 7:55:00 AM
Beautiful work!!!!
Kstyles said, on 11/1/2007 11:49:00 AM
Beautiful colors. Love it!
andrea said, on 11/4/2007 10:09:00 AM
I love the simplicity of this one. Where's the old woman's shoe?
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Sarah Ellis wrote A Prairie as Wide as the Sea, which you mention, and if only I’d known about Lucy’s new favourite series, I could have let you know that Sarah herself was in Lucy’s home town only just last week to talk about her newest Dear Canada book, Days of Toil and Tears!
Darn! That’s the second close call we’ve had with Sarah Ellis — Mark was moments away from interviewing Sarah following her keynote at ALA last year.
Lucy has already begged us to pick up Days of Toil and Tears so watch for her review here this autumn…
Thanks for listening, Carol. I’m sure our paths will cross sometime, seeing as we’re at the Green Door every Friday for dinner!