May 15, 2011

Illustration Friday - "Safari"

39 comments:

  1. Hello Elizabeth:
    Oh, how we have laughed at this illustration! For us, it is more a reflection of human nature [especially of tourists] than anything else. So busy looking through binoculars [or, our pet hate, taking photographs] to notice what is right under their noses. Except, of course, the small child who misses nothing. This is a perfect tableau of the 'human condition'.

    And, we love the giraffes too!!

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  2. Well done. I like the two "kids" nose to nose.

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  3. so nice illustration :) pleasure to watch!

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  4. Perfectly delightful... How we do overlook those special moments trying to catch the wonder!

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  5. Great illustration! I love the expressions of the giraffes--the parents seem as curious as the tourists.

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  6. This is the perfect poster I would want if I visited the zoo or the San Diego Wild Animal Park or some such. This is really wonderful.

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  7. Ooh, I love this! Such wonderful expressions! Love the giraffe parents looking curiously over the van! Great!

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  8. Wonderful...kids are always more observant than adults, aren't they?

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  9. Very funny and true: kids always tell you they have seen the most incredible things; proud parents too often don't believe them!
    Hurray for kids!

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  10. Hehe, wonderful illustration! I love it so much. What a great scene.

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  11. Elizabeth, I love how I always go look at your blog and find a wonderful surprise! this is just fabulous. Especially the baby giraffe and the little boy... Lovely! Susanna

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  12. Lol that first comment is so true, and you captured that perfectly... I love the little details in this, like the way that the van is tilted, and then the little boy balances it out.

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  13. This is wonderful. Excellently drawn and so clever. I really enjoyed it thanks!

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  14. Love it! The bright colors of the little boy's hat draws attention to him. I love the way the adults are oblivious to what is going on behind them.

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  15. This is so funny!! And what a great drawing too.
    I also love the description of your blog title!!
    Have a great day:)

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  16. This made me giggle!

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  17. Hee, this is fantastic! The little giraffe is especially adorable.

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  18. a wonnnderful piece! love the giraffes! "-)

    and thanks so much for the visit, ers! :-))

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  19. fantastic illo!! so humorous and clever!
    the local zoo just had a baby giraffe born last month, so this is especially wonderful to me!!!

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  20. YES our minds were in the same direction, but yours has the smart child to make me smile! Very nice and funny!

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  21. A great tale without the need for words

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  22. The lovely giraffe-family and the baby giraffe making friends with the boy is so lovely! Everyone looks so happy! Very sweet drawing...

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  23. I love it!The little giraffe is adorable!

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  24. Great work! this is safari. It has a great charm and speaks volumes.

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  25. This is adorable. I love the little boy that's face to face with the giraffe! hee! that made me smile....can you imagine the delight? Great illustation

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  26. Perfect! I love the selective coloring.

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  27. You're a great artist!
    Ana from Brazil

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  28. I love this Elizabeth! Great idea. Adorably sweet and clever. Love the characters and perspective. You really pulled off a difficult composition... and so well!

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  29. You got my vote! This is so funny! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

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  30. Hooray! You're a Friday Favorite! http://hello7arts.com/blog/2011/05/friday-favorites-safari/

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  31. I love the exchange of intrigue between the two little ones. Very sweet and well done, Elizabeth.

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  32. so sweet to see the kid looking into the baby-giraffe's eye, but also the old car hanging a bit to the left and the interested safari people, beautiful details and illustration!

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  33. this is very sweet and brilliant!

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  34. The Cuteness actually makes me smile from one ear to the other :)! Thankyou very much!
    I also really like the great idea and style of this one.

    ~
    Mona

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