May 15, 2011

Illustration Friday - "Safari"

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  1. Jane and Lance HattattMay 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    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. JenMay 15, 2011 at 2:23 PM

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

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  3. Jean WogamanMay 15, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Wonderful!

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  4. Katarzyna ZalewskaMay 15, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    so nice illustration :) pleasure to watch!

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  5. ReflectionsMay 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

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

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  6. Jane Grant TentasMay 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

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

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  7. TimareeMay 15, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    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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  8. Beth Anne MarescaMay 15, 2011 at 6:59 PM

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

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  9. Sarah MellingMay 15, 2011 at 7:08 PM

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

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  10. Mindful DrawingMay 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    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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  11. HannahMay 15, 2011 at 11:23 PM

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

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  12. Trade Your TalentMay 16, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    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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  13. Alicia May 16, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    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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  14. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auMay 16, 2011 at 4:27 AM

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

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  15. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    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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  16. Mary Lou Rosato-CaineMay 16, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    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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  17. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    This made me giggle!

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  18. ruthMay 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

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

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  19. INDIGENEMay 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Wonderful illustration!!!! :)

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  20. froggie is...May 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    a wonnnderful piece! love the giraffes! "-)

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

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  21. SusanMay 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    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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  22. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    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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  23. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    A great tale without the need for words

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  24. RumisuMay 17, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    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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  25. theartofpuroMay 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I love it!The little giraffe is adorable!

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  26. CoreopsisMay 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    This is absolutely charming!

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  27. Melissa MackieMay 17, 2011 at 3:10 PM

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

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  28. HeatherMay 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    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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  29. Sarah's ImaginationMay 19, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Perfect! I love the selective coloring.

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  30. Artes da CrisMay 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    You're a great artist!
    Ana from Brazil

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  31. MrBibleHeadMay 19, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    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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  32. Cre8tiveQueenMay 19, 2011 at 9:40 PM

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

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  33. ruthMay 20, 2011 at 6:08 AM

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

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  34. Kristin G JacksonMay 20, 2011 at 5:24 PM

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

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  35. nellekeMay 20, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    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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  36. chiocciolettaMay 25, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    this is very sweet and brilliant!

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  37. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    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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  38. Paige KeiserMay 26, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Oh this is SO cute!

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  39. AtelierBrigitteMay 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    hihi, this is so funny!

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