My submission for Illustration Friday's "Leap" is from one of my Marisol Greeting Cards and it stems from my having worked in an office when I was younger. It takes a leap to live as an artist and believe in yourself.
I'll print it and give it to my boss next week on a bad day...I'll let you know how that works out for me...you do have room under the stairs to house me should I get fired I suppose...
It certainly does! Imagine leaving everything secure and then venture into a million possibilities. There is something to be said about artists who brave the realm - they must really love what they do and it shows in their work.
absolutely beautiful, Val! While I'm not surprised, I'm always impressed with every illustration you create! Still want to live in one of the housed you've painted! Take care!
I totally understand you.. I am the kind of person who really likes to go out if the day is nice.. the times I have been working in an office I feel like I am in a cage like your draw.. PS: Wow.. I didn't know that salty technique that you used in your last post.. :D
I'll print it and give it to my boss next week on a bad day...I'll let you know how that works out for me...you do have room under the stairs to house me should I get fired I suppose...
ReplyDeleteClever!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a leap isn't it!
Nice one Val.
Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea and its magical representation, you have a great great talent!
this is a wonderful interpretation of the topic on a number of levels...and a terrific illustration, as always.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love it, what a great idea!!!!! And of course superbly done as always! So cute!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful and perfect for the working person!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh man, great concept. Having just escaped a lousy job, I can relate to your illustration. I like how the character is out of frame too. Awesome job.
ReplyDeletelove love love!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI give myself one of those certificates every time I feel like it! Absolute fun, Val!
I get this. It's like a get out of jail free card!
ReplyDeleteI love this submission and the idea is so clever...and your quote at the end...so true...
ReplyDeletethanks for the smiles...I really enjoy popping by your blog...
Cheers,
Diana
It certainly does! Imagine leaving everything secure and then venture into a million possibilities. There is something to be said about artists who brave the realm - they must really love what they do and it shows in their work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! I love this :) Too bad I don't have enough confidence and know-how to take such a big leap of faith! Great illo, Val!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! It has a very surrealist feel to it too. Great!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I totally agree with you! Takes a lot of courage to be on the outside!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are not working there anymore! Cute idea with the gift certificate for one hour in it.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful, Val! While I'm not surprised, I'm always impressed with every illustration you create! Still want to live in one of the housed you've painted! Take care!
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Give one to your boss so everyone gets to go home early!
ReplyDeleteGreat concept! I'm sure every office could use it :)
ReplyDeleteI totally understand you.. I am the kind of person who really likes to go out if the day is nice.. the times I have been working in an office I feel like I am in a cage like your draw..
ReplyDeletePS: Wow.. I didn't know that salty technique that you used in your last post.. :D
great take of the topic!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Love the certificate that goes with it.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a leap and I bet you're glad you took it.
ReplyDeleteGreat styling on this - I love that cage.
val, this is brilliant :)
ReplyDeletewe are so lucky to be able to do what we love, aren't we!!! :)
teri
Thank you. For this illustration.
ReplyDeleteHow perfect it is a bird cage and we stretch our wings as artist so we can see if we can fly on our own.
ReplyDeleteHey, where do I get one fo those little 'get out of JAIL free' cards!! Hhahha...not that I'm sayin' work is like jail...okay, maybe I am. OH NO!
What a great concept. Love the feet flying out of the picture. There are time that I wished my boss had given me a get-out-of-work-free card!
ReplyDeleteSuper clever and oh so true! It's so encouraging to see someone become successful after taking that leap.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I needed that.
Lovely idea... and aint it great to be free! (so to speak)
ReplyDeleteyour stuff is always so interesting!
ReplyDeleteYou're preachin' to the choir sister! Great job and concept, and hurray for you for making it on the 'outside!' Wonderful illo Val;)
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme Valerie.
ReplyDeletebrilliant and beautiful! now that's a leap i need to take as well i guess.. (see im still doubting)
ReplyDeleteim so buried at work i almost couldnt hop thru all my fave artists at IF.. and more.. not able to draw and paint as much as i would like to..
heheh. so THAT's why the caged bird sings!
ReplyDeleteso true. i took this leap recently too. it's a bit scary sometimes but i'm happy with my decision. i love your illustration, valerie! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike. I just posted a birdcage illo this morning before I saw this one. Cool work!
ReplyDeleteI love it too!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful way of depicting situations and little adorable spaces!
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