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OOoh this is lovely! I especially like the colors you used!

This is beautiful. I love the colors and textures.

This turned out great. I love all the pattern and of course your line work.

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I agree. Holding a wee baby is a wonder indeed. You did a great job of capturing the "snuggled up" look.

I remember those days, and thankfully my 5 year old (and sometimes my 7 year old) like to be held (or at least sit on my lap!)

Love the sketch!

Beautiful pale duck! i like the added ornaments, too.

Great illo, Val.
Does one have to duck down to get into the house? :o)

lol. i love that he's bejeweled!

I always love seeing the big duck! I like the added decorations!

I am gigling. I thought it was just an illustration until I read the description. I wonder what happens inside the duck house? Perhaps a lot of quacking? Heheh.

This is such a lovely piece...love it!

wow! i think it's the soft warmy glow that really gets me with this. or the fact that it is a HUGE duck and, and, well...i don't know if i have /can find a big enough saltine for it!

love this house, vallie! a terrific piece! and thank you so much for the visits! :)

It's so cool that your lovely illustration is a real place. It's a perfect storybook image.

Wow, your technique is pristine!
I wonder what it looks like inside...
"You are invited to afternoon tea take Rt. 24 north of Rt. 27 it'll be the first duck on the left!"
Who lives in a duck...

Oh well done! Bravo! Maybe it's a "cold duck", but she looks so serene in the snow.

Very fun image and beautifully done.

LOL. I would have never in a million years thought to do a huge illuminated duck. SO CLEVAH!! Well-done!

This is beautiful all decked out! I remember it from the daytime illustration.. You have a gift for creating such lovely color and texture.

Hello darling,just stoped in to see what you were creating and say thanks for coming to see Mama's Christmas balls. I have a new grand baby coming in February !It's going to be a boy.trying to get back to my art and my Uncle from England is here for 6 weeks. hope you have a joyous weekend.xxoo Jessie

Cute cute ducking!
Ilove the pale colours that you employed here:)

Gorgeous!!!
Love this surreal pale giant duck in the snow and its serious expression.

As duck houses go, it's one of the nicest I've seen! Lovely.

you quack me up, val.

:)and xo

Never seen anything like this in what you've showcased so far. This is amazong. Thanks. I may rely on more of your work again soon. Best wishes

*amazing

Holy goosefeathers! Your giant duck, bedecked, is just ducky! I am so giddy that this is a REAL house! I must make a pilgrimage one day.

Would love to see this. Your illustration is beautiful

Brilliant - and very funny! Hey - how come you're not playing ' A whiter shade of pale'? ^_~

ha ha this is cute, love your pale duck house.

Beautiful =)

I would love to see this! Excellent illustration!

a pale duck....excellent

Oh, this is so beautiful!

Does it really exist?.. wow!.. I want to see it!.. beautiful illustration as always my friend!..

how nice!!! beautiful

Gorgeous! Whatever happened to 29,000 Floating Ducks???

I'm a wee bit scared...
This is priceless. The colours are very night-time and wintry. I like the expression on the duck's face.

Oh wow, is this ever precious!

so cool I think I saw a show about this duck once on PBS - you have made it look so mystical and magical

Wow, thats is a really unique home!. Love it, its beautiful. Nice use of colors.

what a fun photo! so different for you.

A very fitting picture it is too! Since my son redesigned my website for me I've not been able to change anything. Less for me to do I suppose ;)x

Nice clean illo, spot on, poor little chap looks sad, like Mum said..'No..you have had enough sweets!

very pale and ghost-like... neat. love the background colors

Nice...as always! Your work shows a nice mood and character.

wonderful piece...I love it....the subtle details are just perfect....

Beautiful illo and execution! well done!

Beautiful illo, pale and sweet.

Ohh!!! This is fantastic for a Spanish soon that is called "Hijo de la Luna" (which means Son of the Moon). It's a powerful song and your illo matches beautifully with it :)

thanks, i love ur works also.they stunned me.

your doin great with colourpencil tools.

he is so sweet! and a little creepy too! Nice colors as always!

very beautiful :)

So sad! But beautiful in a rather ghostly way!

I like the way you paint. What do you use? I like your style very much.

It has an eerie feel to it, and it makes your wonderful style stand out!

This is really lovely Kathy, he looks so sweet and sad.
You are quick off the mark too, I haven't even thought about this weeks theme yet!
I love your web site btw it's a real feast for the eyes.

Caroline
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i love your little moon boy and his wispy hair!

now this is addorible!

moonboy needs a hug.... beautiful as always Kathy!

This is wonderful!!! I love the mood

Love the ethereal feel to this work - subtle yet strong

Beautiful

Your little moon boy has stolen my heart! I love his little nose and his very round head. It's just all to yummy for words. Great illustration.

Awww, moonboy. Now why is he wandering by himself at night, in a forest. No wonder he's sad. And he looks tired, too. I so love your work, Kathy! Love his hair and the tall blue-pink trees.

Nice colours!

not only fitting... but visually stunning.

Beautiful colors-- love the moonlight shining through the trees.

I love it! Those trees are great

so so beautiful! i've been away from IF for so long. i've missed your wonderful illustrations!

Gorgeous! I love the moon and the tree vanishing in the background. Very nice!

Good Morning Kathy:

I love your work and have to admit that I have stolen tons of it and kept it to look at when I need to feel happy.

I don't believe I have used it on my blog yet, but I may have. When I first started my blog I didn't realize I could ask the artist.

Would it be alright if I ever use any of your pictures on my site and I will place your name by it (I have to figure out how to do a link).

Have a great day Kathy and your art is beautiful.

Peace

Renee

Thankyou everyone for all the lovely comments. :)

Hello Renee,
I am so glad that you like my work and that it has made you happy. It would be an honour to see my work on your blog :)

Peace to you..

Kathy

This is sooo lovely!

oh kathy... beautiful!.. as always!

Love it,so pale and ghostly

Love the colors, and love the take on the theme.

I would love to see a video of you working on a illustration. I love your technique, and am fascinated by how others work. Any plans for that?

Great drawing, BTW!

Look at that little face! He is adorable. Your color pencil technique looks so wonderful on this illo. Beautiful Kathy :o)

A really melancholy image, such sad, dark eyes.
Great work and thanks for your comment.

Beautifully done! Thanks for your comment last week. I have to admit I have admired your work for a while now, but never seem to leave comments. Now I know how nice it is to find encouraging words from a stranger...in looking at your website this week I learned after raising your children you went back to school to pursue Illustration - I wish you all the best! I hope to do the same when my boys are a little older.

So beautiful and a bit sad... I love the colors and his hair!!
Always a joy to come here and admire your work :D

Stunning piece. It evokes such deep emotion and curiosity. Well done!

Kathy! Your Pale Boy and Contained are beautiful!! - John

I am glad to find you, love your style and colors you use.
Brava!

Little moonboy couldn't be more perfect for "Pale." So poignant, delicate and beautiful.