My submission for Illustration Friday's "contained" is a diecut card created for Holiday Season 2009. Notice how I contained the houses within this lovely shape. A little different and very fun to do. I love painting holiday work , especially cards. I enjoyed creating this subdued palette as well.
copyright 2009 Valerie Walsh
39 comments:
Love the snowy scene on this one Val!
Oh, yes! I love the shapes you chose to follow, especially the curvy, contained branches of the tree. That's a beautiful soft glow in the night sky.
I absolutely love how you did the tree!! Trees are a weakness of mine though. And the house looks as cozy as ever ;)
I love your work! And I love the music on your blog! It's from my era and sure took me back to hear it!
And thanks for the nice comment on my IF:Contained piece. I'm glad you enjoy my blog. I took a huge break from posting anything, and hope to do something at least once a week, just to keep in touch with the world.
when i look at your houses, i always imagine what's inside and this kind of shape gives me the idea of space and friendly corners. i like fences, too!
Lovely cottage with snowy setting. Even it's winter but i canfeel the warmness and cheerfulness within.
Thanks for this awesome drawing:)
a really beautiful piece - the colors are so subtle and yet so stunning.
beautiful shapes and colors, too! i especially love how you made that tree!
the shape really works here, it's like a snowflake. like it lots. hugs.
Love the quite scene and soft palette!
There is such a peacefulness in this illustration. This is the only snow I love. It's beautiful and so very soft and warm. I just want a cup of hot coco and look at this wonderful illo. Great work.
oh, very comfy-homey; that tree makes me so happy!
Wow really cool composition! I just want to make myself small and crawl into that scene :)
Beautiful again ValGal! Really nice home and oh so welcoming :)
Val, Lovely piece!! Good to see you!!
kathy
magical. i love the snow.
Sorry for repeating your words, but I do love the way you contained the houses within the shape :)The snow is great, too.
What a beautiful scene, Val!
The tree looks like a church leaded window
Oh my word Val that is just fabulous!
This is beautiful, Bravo lady!
Thanks for sharing this
Absolutely lovely!!!
hey Val, I am more than happy and honored to be added to your links - I have just added you to mine too!
Hope you are enjoying the weekend.
It's wonderful, Val. It looks different to your other works and yet it's fantastic :)
Lovely!! I love snow =)
With all that snow all around I would dearly love to be contained cozy and warm by the fireplace in any one of those charming houses. Beautiful!
I love snow too, but this morning at 6 am I was not fond of shoveling a run for sweet Henry. *:)
I, specially like the branches of the tree and how it contains the stars like a basket :-)
what a neat and creative idea to make the house 'contained' by die-cuting the image!!
love it....
i admire how you never run out of ideas!!
this is a wonderful scene Val!!! I love it...
pretty little houses clad with snow look so adorable!!
lovely! reminds me of my house right now. we have tons of snow on the ground.
I love the tree in the background especially, great shape! happy new year!
dot
VERY nice! As always.
This is very serene and graceful. I really like the lines of the tree in the background - makes me think of a butterfly wing!
Lovely! Such a wonderful scene.
kj loves val...
:)
Superbeautiful!
I always try to figure out how you do your pieces. This one doesn't look like airbrush, but I still can't tell how your rendered it. Beautifully done.
your art is nice!
your houses look so warm and peaceful.
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