Friday, December 23, 2005

Illustration Friday Holiday

The title of this painting is "Celebrate the Holidays Together"
It captures a neighborhood that is diverse. Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Kwanzaa and Christmas. Sorry if I forgot anybody. Diverse like all the artists that participate at Illustration Friday. IF has been a highlight this year! I feel as though I have made new friends. We don't criticize, we praise and inspire each other! It's a wonderful thing! Happy, Merry everyone.

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68 comments:

Caroline said...

What friendly houses - I'd like to holiday there!

Have a good holiday!

Angela Wales Rockett said...

I like the concept and the execution. Beautiful and warm. Perfect for the holidays.

Julie Olson said...

perfect for a card. love the snowflake designs too.

les said...

it's snowing, but somehow it still feels warm.

Ellen Byrne said...

VERY COOL! You've said it all! When can we all come over?!

Tracey Miller said...

This is a very sweet illustration! Warm and inviting. Happy holidays!

Doug said...

ya forgot Festivus and Socmos! How insensitive of you! HA! Happy Holidaze!

atomicvelvetsigh said...

How thoughtful of you! was also wondering what were the others called..

well, Happy Holidays! oh, and nice illo btw.

doodlegirl said...

oh val! That is so w-o-0-O-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l! It's so sweet and warm and happy. And thoughtful. LIke you.

Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays!

carla said...

Val, your houses really have spirit and personalities...I almost expect them to start talking! These are especially animated and happy looking, and I love your message. It is really fun to interact with a global community of artists in such a supportive way, and I too am happy for the blog friends I've made. Have a happy holiday and all the best in the new year!

Janet said...

Perfect!!! I agree...Illo Fri. has been a happy discovery for me this year!

melinda beavers said...

wonderful sentiments, both in your illo and your commentary. IF is great!

andrea said...

This is fantastic, Val. I adore it. If you ever make Christmas cards from it let me know. It may just be enough to inspire me to write Christams cards again one day!

Have a lovely, relaxing holiday.

Shano said...

So cozy! They look like they're on a frozen lake (shanties?) I LOVE it!

Christine Lim said...

Lovely! Happy Xmas to you!

isay said...

well said and perfectly illustrated.

i have also been enjoying in sharing my illustrations with the rest of the IF participants.

A wonderful christmas to you and your loveones.

QweySpiral said...

very homey, you are conviced there are home made cookies in each house, happy families and memories a cooking! lovely holiday :-)

Adamea said...

Happy holidays!!!!!!
:-D

Ginger*:) said...

How wonderful! The colors, the concept and the wonderful reflections give this a magical feeling.

JacqueLynn said...

Love the houses!!! I'm a house drawing person too, they are so much fun. You have a great look with these. Have a terrific Christmas

Unknown said...

I love this. Happy Festivus!

Doodlestreet said...

We 'California Girls' need this kinda snow! That is the only thing really missing here for our holiday! They first said it would be in the 80's, but now they say 70 and cloudy...brrrrrrrr! Hahahahaha...
Your houses are colorful like christmas tree lights! I love it!

Natura said...

Sssso lovely, the yellow is my favorite one.

Merry Christmas!!!

WCTs said...

What a wonderful neighborhood! These days I am sure that many are just like this, even within some homes.

Happiest of Holidays to you!

Lyn &
The Whippy Curly Tails in the Toasty South.
=^..^=

Jill Yusoff said...

The houses look so happy and warm. I am also glad that I discovered IF and all the wonderful creative persons. Happy holidays to you.

Nelly said...

Thank you for commenting on my blog. I see my husband (cosmos) has been here, too. Anyway...I love your style! Stop back again sometime. I'd love to compare notes about our careers. We are moving to New York next month...so I can start a new job (graphic design, packaging). I'm a few years older than you, and it's been too long since I've been a newbie on the job. Merry Merry Christmas to you!

Jaimie said...

beautiful work, as always,and I love your comments and that you include everyone!

Lily and Lucy White said...

Happy holidays and best wishes to a Fabulous person who creates Fabulous art! Looking for a whole new year of viewing and sharing! Lily.

Catnapping said...

Merry Christmas! Your houses represent what I love most about christmas. HOME.

constanthing said...

It sure is a friendly neighborhood of lively houses, all in such a wonderful holiday mood!

Zórdís said...

Your houses are so special. Fancy your consept of peace and happyness. The snowflakes are so cool.

gudbrandsdottir said...

Sooo sweet!

I wish you happy holidays, may this time be good for all of us!

Alexandra Baptista said...

I like very much.
Perfect for Christmas.
thanks

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas Val!

Love,love,love your houses.
they are always so heart warming and spirit lifting.

neena maiya (guyana gyal) said...

It's like that line I hear a lot, Unity in Diversity.

All neighbours, all different, all standing side by side.

Twisselman said...

Yes, yes! Before I read your text, I was thinking how warm and inviting were your houses of different cultures. Wonderful detail and colors of course. Nice message. Yes, the folks posting here at Illustration Friday show diversity of style but unity of spirit. I think that's what the peace of the world depends upon. Merry Christmas.

David said...

Merry Christmas, nice illo, I really like your coloring style. Hope you enjoy your holiday. :)

LDahl said...

Hello Pal, I think your houses are like IF, separate and together at the same time. I'm so happy to be part of the family!
Happiest of Holidays to you sweetie!!

Alison Ashwell said...

wonderful cute houses
have a wonderful festive season and a happy 2006

The Tart said...

So wonderful....I just notices that all the footpaths are different.

You are so creative & gifted.

I am hopping into the one in Mexico....tee hee!

Unknown said...

Happy holidays!! GREAT illo!

Anonymous said...

Lovely! Had a VERY merry christmas thank you :) Hope your holidays are a good one!

Katili said...

A well drawn picture with a fine thought for Christmas. Warm greetings from Finland to you !

Tant C said...

So beautiful! Very lovely!! I love your work!!! Happy Holidays to you!! [also from Finland]

scott said...

hey val
what a lovely thought.
I join the hordes here in agreeing how great is the illustration friday spirit, and how you are the personification of it.
sorry I haven't been around more.
hope I can get sorted to do so.
in the meantime, hope you are having a great time and a merry chrissie.
love scott

Kay Aker said...

Ingenious your ability to give inanimate objects such personality and spriteliness. Season's Greetings!

Wilnara said...

Val,
another beautiful illustration!!!! Enjoy your Holiday and a blessed New Year!!!!

Brian the Mennonite said...

Holy smokes ...you get a lot of comments...good for you. Oh yeh, nice painting too. I agree with Andrea...if I had this in card form, I'd write holiday cards as well.

Toyebot said...

Lively art with lots of heart! Happy holidays!

Carla said...

Like the concept, love the illustration. Merry christmas and thank you for your encouraging comments!

modroom said...

I like the way you think too, and one day I'd like to live in one of your 3D whimsical houses. Best wishes.
...:::: )

steve said...

Merry Diverse Holiday, ValGalArt !

:-)
stevePoisonPencil

Regina said...

These houses are so wonderful and twinkley! I also really like your greeting card from the previous post. Both are very well done! Seasons Greetings to you!!

Teri said...

Wonderful! Makes me feel right at home.

Teri said...

Wonderful! Makes me feel right at home.

rania said...

wow! you've managed to cover all of the holidays. Hope your Christmas was fun!

Manar said...

Lovely concept..Happy new year

Mei Shile said...

I like a lot your lively colours and houses. Thank you for the comment and have a happy new year as other holidays are over

Poetree said...

Nice Houses
and thanks for your comments
Rgs

merlinprincesse said...

Soooo Cooool! Beatle's houses!!!! (That's what was my first impression)...:o)

vfm4 said...

i always love your houses, keep coming back at them and never know what to say, except that i enjoy them! :)

Leeza Hernandez Illustrator said...

Beautiful, warming and wordly - the planet needs more warmth together like this. Lovely stuff!

Queen Tut said...

Another great design from you! I especially like the orange house.

Aravis said...

This was a beautiful idea! Have a wonderful New Year. :0)

milanrubio said...

Nice and warm illo. Love these houses. The 2nd one is for me!
Excellent work. Happy new year.

juliana said...

Beautiful Houses.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your art is really beautiful and I'll be back :)

Kim Carney said...

I want to live in one of those houses! Beautiful

Patty said...

hi valgal
I just love both coffee house and celebrate the holidays- colors are so cheery! hope all is well with you & happy new year