Friday, November 28, 2008

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY ~ BALLOON

This is another one of those illustrations that had an earlier life. It is now part of my banner.


Before it looked like this it was a two part illustration. You see, Once you have the idea you still have to find something for the dog to do and you MUST keep the cat busy. Then everyone can pile into the big balloon with PBJ sandwiches, a jug of milk and some homemade chocolate chip cookies for an afternoon snack. Cat Nip is not allowed, but treats and dog biscuits are taken along.

So this, then, is the very first illustration of the trio with their pets off on an adventure...the map was a bit confusing, so they stayed aloft a bit longer than they expected, but still made it home in time for dinner.

17 comments:

flower girl said...

Beautiful! =)

INDIGENE said...

You are and this is simply...awesome!
It makes a great story!

http://indigeneart.com

Kris-Tea said...

So good work! Great illos :)

valerie walsh said...

super-duper wonderful! I feel as though I am with them :) Thank You for the Lovely holiday greeting and your very sweet words!

eyecontact said...

Amazing talent. Great work.

Teri said...

Isn't it fun when the theme word is so perfect for something you already did! This is just gorgeous!

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

This is just SUPERDUPPER FUN!!! what a great story you've got going! I have always enjoyed your style. Excellent work again!

Anonymous said...

Love the color. So fun and beautifully done. Love it.

Bella Sinclair said...

Wheee! Now those kids know how to have a fun adventure! These are fantastic and beautiful illustrations.

Michelle Henninger said...

What a fun adventure they're having! Lovely illustration!

froggie is... said...

gorrrgeous, ginger! :)))

° said...

i think that might be a 1st flying a kite from a hot air ballon.

soulbrush said...

what a cheerful banner it makes too.

Kim and Jane said...

love love love your fun-filled hot-air balloon! how fortuitous that your banner art fills this week's IF so nicely. your work is grand!

~ kim

Juan said...

Wonderful. Excellent!

Mia Charro said...

wow, what a agreat adventure!!

Edrian said...

Your work is really great! Your characters are so full of energy! I love the masthead! Very nice blog!