Thursday, September 23, 2010

IF - Acrobat

Though I am burning the midnight oil, I had fun with this concept for Illustration Friday's "acrobat." They are having a good time, too. This is NOT a circus. They are doing this just for fun.

16 comments:

valerie walsh said...

hahahhaha! you are very funny :)
yes, this is a hobby :D
wonderful!

Cynthia Schelzig said...

This is a great circus number you created here...you must have gotten in just in the nick of time:)

xenos said...

yeah, just squeaked one in myself too. but this really has a real traditional gouache feel to it...

Chibi Janine said...

A delightful piece. Your colour selections are beautiful. I hope these little critters enjoy the rest of their ball rolling day.

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Mary Hall said...

Very sweet...and the colours are lovely!

Heather said...

How cute! looks like they are having tons of fun!

Marion Eldridge said...

Wonderful, beautiful illo! I love the color - there's something magical about it. Serene, yet also very playfu!

Gina Perry said...

This is beautiful Ann Marie! Gorgeous colors and simplicity of line.

Bella Sinclair said...

Oh oh ohhhhhh! I love ellies, and I love the fun they are having. Beautiful soothing colors, too! Did you know...I think last Wednesday was elephant appreciation day. :)

Ann Marie DiVecchia said...

Val - it's always nice to get a chuckle. Thanks!

Cynthia - oh yes! Thurs. night is becoming the night!

xenos - Thank you! Yep it's gouache.

Chibi - Thank you! I would like to have a ball rolling day! Heehee!

Mr. Spoqui - I appreciate your feedback! And I enjoy visiting your blog!!

Mary - I appreciate your comments. Thank you!!

Heather - Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!

Marion and Gina - It's good to hear that you like the color. Having known you and your work for so long and knowing how well you two work with color, it means a lot to me. Thank you!!

Bella - Elephant Appreciation Day??? I LOVE it. I think you have started something! (You were just teasing, weren't you?)

yoon see said...

You are right! They are having lots of fun here!
Loving the colours so much!
Wonder whether I can get a postcard like this from you...He..He..

yoon see said...

Take care and bye dear friend!

Kay Aker said...

I love the way all the critters seem so intent on their feat. Bravo!

Lori ann said...

how did i miss this? i love love love the ellie, and it's even better that they are doing this for fun. perfect.

Sarah Pecorino said...

I love how you handle line and tone. Another great example.