Illustration Friday "Horizon", "Excess" and "Zoo"




I finally am caught up with Christmas things so I decided to catch up on IF topics too. I knew what I wanted to draw and paint, but had a hard time getting a few minutes. These were fun topics and I loved to play with the color on them. With "horizon" I wanted the feeling to be that you never know what is coming next, especially since the new year is upon us! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Comments

Julie Hammond said…
You have such a nice loose style. Your color pics are very happy. Nice job!
December 23, 2007 at 2:28 PM
dianeclancy said…
These are all very lovely!! I like your style!

~ Diane Clancy
www.dianeclancy.com/blog
December 23, 2007 at 2:46 PM
Nancy Bea Miller said…
Cute idea to catch up with several IF themes at once. At first I thought you meant that the first illo combined all three themes (which it kind of does!) but then I scrolled down. What energy you have! Thanks for the lovely comment on my IF submission.
December 23, 2007 at 2:54 PM
NANCY LEFKO said…
Your work is so lovely and uplifting...so full of color and spirit. Just beautiful....
December 23, 2007 at 3:09 PM
Unknown said…
oh how nice ...to see you did all these for IF...great topics and your work is amazing as always...

Hope you have a wonderful Holiday!

Cheers,
Diana
December 23, 2007 at 6:22 PM
Random York said…
It all looks Great Cathie! Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2007 at 7:20 PM
Kim de Young said…
Hey Cat! Glad your caught up with the IF topics... These are so whimsical and fun, the colors are bright and cheerful, perfect for a dreary winters day.
December 23, 2007 at 9:06 PM
Kathleen Rietz said…
Wow! I just discovered your blog tonite...your artwork is so cheerful and playful! I love it!
December 23, 2007 at 9:26 PM
valerie walsh said…
you covered all the topics beautifully in your lovely style! Excellent work! Happy Holidays Cathie!
December 24, 2007 at 1:37 PM
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