Friday, February 27, 2009

Illustration Friday: breezy


My submission for Illustration Friday's "breezy" is from my moleskine for the Art House Sketch Book Project. I am not sure if this image really portray's "breezy but I have been sick with the flu all week and I am slightly delirious. I apologize to all of the wonderful artists that came to see my work and wished me a Happy Birthday. I was so ill I couldn't go online and comment back to you. I will visit each of you and can't wait to see what everybody is up to. Tonight is the opening of the Sketch Book show in Atlanta and then it will travel around. If you get a chance, check it out.
copyright 2009 Valerie Walsh

31 comments:

Anonymous said...

like the rich textures you got going on in this. michael daiey

Kathleen Rietz said...

Ooo...nice, love the textures!

isay said...

if there are leaves it becomes breezy somehow--- if not down but on top and these are long trees and beautiful.

Congratulations for finishing your project.

i hope you are feeling better now.

all the best,

flower girl said...

Nice illustration :)

Anonymous said...

What a great illustration! I love the textures of it!

asperezas said...

Wonderful!

Great balance!

The bark of the trees ... wow!

Is this your 50th forest?

:D

Roberta said...

You can even make a tree look happy!
Very nice tree family Val!

Asja said...

beautiful drawing, i like the colors and the textures.

yoon see said...

Beautiful breeze place that everyone long to be.
Thanks.
At the meantime, take care Valerie!

Anonymous said...

Oh! I do hope you feel perfectly better soon! It's unusual to see a piece without a house! I love the strength and the tetxure of the trees. This is lovely.

Bella Sinclair said...

Beautiful bark! The trees look like they are rejoicing, which always makes me happy. Lovely colors and textures in the background as well. Sorry to hear you were laid out, and hope you get better again soon.

soulbrush said...

so simple, so easy, so breezy.hugs.

studio lolo said...

aw Val, I heard this is one nasty flu going around. I sure hope you kick it's butt right back and feel better soon!

This is a wonderful, breezy scene. So happy and pleasant!

kj said...

i;m thinking of you, friend, and i wish we could meet in this clearing right now!!!

Lisa M Griffin said...

Beautiful illustration with lots of life, color and texture. Hope you are feeling better!

Amy C said...

fantastic piece, the texture on the trees is incredible.
Hope you are feeling MUCH better now.

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful Val!!

Valerie Lorimer said...

Gorgeous job!

Eric Barclay said...

Really like the way you did the bark on these-- really magnificent trees! Also love your 'instinct' piece.

Caroline said...

Beautiful trees - love the textures.

bookbabie said...

Sorry to hear you've been so ill. Beautiful color and light makes me want to sit under one of those trees and read my book:)

Jaimie said...

Lovely! I hope you're feeling better.

froggie is... said...

wonnnnderful trees, vallie! i got that lovey bug, too...i'm not kissing a little kid again til the SUMMER! accckkk!!!


feel better! :))

Catnapping said...

i hope you're feeling okay, val.

i love the textures you used for your bark and for the trees in the far background. a magical illustration.

Anonymous said...

I hope you are all right ?
Your work is beautiful and I love what you do!
Pass a good week ! All the best !

jessielavon@yahoo.com said...

going back to hospital
3/03 Mama has taken her radiation and is having her antibiotics.We are hoping the surgery will be Friday to remove the kidney.
They will cut her from her back to the front then down to her groin,remove her bottom rib then the kidney.
The Doctor says she will be down for 6 weeks and will have to take 7-10 meds for a while.
When we left tonight she was on pain meds and said if they keep taking stuff out of her there wasn't going to be enough left when she does pass and asked the doctor to save her rib for her and trying to eat a Krispy cream doughnut and drink Mountain Dew. Her spirits are good and said to tell her darlings hello.Were taking her art and some items y'all had sent some while ago to decorate the room so she has her favorite items around her while recouping. we will keep you updated.Thanks for prayers and thoughts and the treasure and trinkets that have arrived,She is waiting till after the surgery to open goodies sent to give her spirits a lift.
Now I wonted to say a few words about Mama,she has been a great lady who always took in other children off the street to help them ,always sacrificed her life to put us through collage and always wore hand-me-downs so we had the best clothes.Worked had in the garden to can food for us and aways had a smile on her face no matter how bad things got.SHE GAVE UP AND NEVER DATED AFTER HER DIVORCE, WITH NO CHILD SUPPORT TO GIVE ALL HER TIME AND DEVOTED TO US CHILDREN AND ALWAYS GAVE UNCONDITIONED LOVE TO US.
I hope her friends here will keep her in their thoughts till she returns home.

This is Dusty,one of Mama's daughters.She has had a really bad night with the pain,If any of her friends here would like to see a donation in a small creation of art , cards or money it would be greatly appreciated. Her hospital bills and meds are running high.Thank you for any thoughts.
It can be sent to
Jessie LaVon

ancient one said...

Hi,
This is my first visit... I came over from "Purple Cucumbers"... You have some beautiful art work over here... I've enjoyed my visit.. Hope you are soon completely well...

Lisa Rivas said...

You do such a fine job with the artwork, music!
A complete post... hope you are feeling better.

A Happy (delayed) Birthday! Bless be thee :-)

Dot said...

Hope you are feeling better!!

Faruffa said...

So delicate and so well done!!!
I have flu too and I can imagine as you feel, hope now you better :o)

Tomás Serrano said...

Beautiful, wonderful trees. Great illustration. And I like too the "intricate".