My Submission for Illustration Friday's "Change" comes from a painting titled "Hanging Around". If dry cleaning was sent through your home, you'd always be ready for a change!I made this painting in 1997 and hung it in a gallery on Main Street in Santa Monica and within a few days a naked person came in and bought it. Just kidding, they wore clothes. Have a fun weekend my friends!
Hanging Around is Acrylics on masonite, wood, foam, paper, prismacolor pencil, and cord. copyright 1997
Val, you're too funny! This is quite a charming one...but you're right, I wouldn't want dry cleaning running through my home. Great colors!
ReplyDeleteha ha, for a second i believed that a naked person did buy your painting. i remember venice ca when it was a nude beach (you see).
ReplyDeletenice painting!
Stunning work - as ever - ValGal!
ReplyDeleteVal Gal: Since I was of the K-9 pursuasion in my last lifetime I'm not all that familiar with clothing. They give you one spandex fur suit when you are a puppy and it just grows with you. My last one has a nasty set of tire tracks but since I'm planning on being a human next time I'm sure I'll be a natty dresser. Pax et Amo. B.D.
ReplyDeleteThis is so whimsical! I love the atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest house in all the world!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper! You know what I like a lot about tour work?... the rich blue sky you often paint in the background... the art is always refreshing.
ReplyDeleteOh, I could totally live here! Would I have to be naked? Hee. What a great concept. You can win an award for Best use of Color.
ReplyDeletevery convenient way of getting the wash done! lots of fun here!
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteno way, Valgal. YOU're fabulous. Did you read a lot of Dr. Seuss in your time? Do you absolutely love Fantasia, the movie? i love your colors, the night sky and the warm light windows. selling it is a bonus!
ReplyDelete*wants to live there too*
great illustration valerie… your buildings have quite a bit of personality…
ReplyDeleteA change of clothes is almost a change of scene and always a change of attitude. Great energy here, Val. ANd thanks for the comments earlier today -- much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteHihi, I have been to Santa Monica and wouldn´t be surprised if naked people walked into a gallery. The painting is fabulous, such rich and soothing colors!
ReplyDeleteI love these dancy fun buildings. It's almost like they're wearing the clothes as their outfits.
ReplyDeleteYes, Val you got me there!
ReplyDeleteChange is as a rest!
I am typing this stark naked too...;o)
Love your colours, Valerie. And your drawings are so perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteha ha ha... - thanks - good art and nice idea, Val!
ReplyDeletevery very cool valgal. love the colors and the mood here...
ReplyDeleteHi Val! Great illustration and love your humor. My dry cleaning bills are a killer. I think I would prefer the luxury of being naked. No, on second thought, I would definitely not!!! I have been on a bit of a sabbatical but am back now, the summer has been really busy. Thanks for stopping by and for all your warm supportive comments!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the message! Love the colors you chose..
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Take care -
If dry cleaning was sent through my home I wouldn't have to get in the car and go downtown to pick it up.
ReplyDeleteThis is another beautiful painting, Val...just beautiful.
Magical and wondrous! I am in love with your style!
ReplyDeleteGreat illo and concept!
ReplyDeleteAll right now, you had me going there for a second! Don't they have a dress code in Santa Monica?
ReplyDeleteCool painting. I like it when the painting is extended over the mat.
WOW!! Wonderful!!
ReplyDeletesuch a creative use of materials.. and the result is amazing. love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at how you have created a house for almost everything Val, and especially in all the media you used here.
ReplyDeleteHa! Now I am very curious HOW MANY house pics do you have? Love the colour theme, as usual.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteGreat job, congrats!
Wonderfull stuff in your blog.
From Brazil,
Val you are to much. Actually I would not be surprised if a naked person bought your painting because thay are so awesome.
ReplyDeleteHa! For a moment, you had me picturing your naked art lover!(...and now, I'm seeing Cream )
ReplyDeleteI, too, always love your deep blue night skies!
Tus ilustraciones me gustaron y esta es muy especial por su colorido y contenido.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
heehee funny Val ;)
ReplyDeleteNaked people!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's ok... as usual, it is perfect. Love the colour.
I really like your use of colour in this piccie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful and fun scene this is! Totally rocks!
ReplyDeleteThis is full of delightful humor! I just love the fabulous ideas that come from your heaqd and end up in fornt of our eyes. This is one that I'd really like to see "in persom." I'm intrigued by the media you used.
ReplyDeleteyou got to be always airy and funny!:)
ReplyDeletegreat painting, truly visionary.
beautiful and charming as always. thanks for your comments on my site. Doesn't it feel good to have the studio cleaned up. I would love to see pics of yours.
ReplyDeleteyou certainly had my attention on that naked person buying it...
ReplyDeleteanother wonderful piece of work. do you ever sleep?
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteHAHA!! unique view of "change" I like it :D
ReplyDeleteThis is really neat, is it painted on a frame? I see a square part that sinks in
Oi, Gal !!!
ReplyDeletecool illo you have here, i love the life inside the windows ....
and since i see you everywhere i wanted to say helloooooooo ;-))
Funny and superb art at the same time! Your work and ideas are always refreshing!
ReplyDeletep.s. thanks for dropping by my blog. yes, i haven't had time to draw.. boohoo!
Hi Val,
ReplyDeleteIf the houses could change place,mine would turn with the sun...
I always love your illustrations !
Great!
Nice week
I love the colors and the cartoony buildings! And clothes hanging out of them :) Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like the night feel in this illo!
ReplyDeleteGREAT job on this piece! Do you hate to part with work like I do?
ReplyDeleteme too. i believed that a naked person walked in!
ReplyDeleteanother scrumptuous work, valgal!
Houses for your every need. =D
ReplyDeleteHi ValGal!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your message on my work, but especially for the message about Herbert, which really touched me. She was a really cute hamster (aren't they all) - but she was really special!
Love the wacky interconnecting clotheslines!
ReplyDeleteI really like the colours.
ReplyDeleteFunny story - funny houses. I like your very special style with the beautiful colours and happy touch.
ReplyDeleteValGal - here's a link to the legend of Wayland the smith. It is, well, rather lurid ...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.berkshirehistory.com/legends/smithy01.html
Enjoy ...!!!
hermosas las ilustraciones!! te felicito, me encantan!
ReplyDeleteSaludos desde Argentina
Ohh your ilustration are really awsome, I love it!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings!!
If anyone is interested in buying this art it’s for sale “Hanging Around”
ReplyDeleteContact lorikassan@yahoo.com