My submission for Illustration Friday's "Strong" theme is an illustration from the book "Return of the Matador" by Astrid Ryterband. This is a story of how the aging Matador has his last bullfight and very soon after has an accident, wakes up and discovers he has become the bull. His son, an acclaimed bullfighter in his own right ends up facing his own father in the ring. It is a wonderful story and I am not sure of the publishing date yet but I will post the book and provide links to it when it is available. On another note the new book "Good Day Mail" is out and available on Amazon.com. If you love getting good mail and I know you do this book celebrates giving and receiving mail. Valgal has the love letter to Rat captured on page 116 . Wonderful artist Emma Kid is in it as well and you might know her from her blog "Ben Conservato". The authors Jennie Hinchcliff and Carolee Gilligan Wheeler are based in San Francisco and they give good book! Check it out :)
copyright 2009 valerie walsh
Hurray! I get to be one of the first to talk to Val!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the new publications.... I'm going to have to look for them!
Hey Congrats girly!!!! This is wonderful, wonderful, news. I can't wait to get me a copy. I have always adored your stuff and to now see it in a book well that is just BOSS!
ReplyDeletewahooooo CONGRATS they look awesome, I cant wait to see it
ReplyDeleteAhhhh a love letter to Rat. How sweet. I hope you all are safe and smoke free. You aren't too far from the fires and I have kept you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteYour bullfighter is mighty and the bull is strong... so who will win?
the bull fighter is strong but I hope the bull is stronger!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Val! I'm so happy and excited for you. Your bullfighter and bull are excellent!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm back and I see you've done wonderful things I love. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteValerie!!!! just saw your video!!! :) Congratulations! I'm so glad to "see you and hear your voice" jajaj
ReplyDeleteLove your studio.. Can I move to your house??? :)
A big hug!!
Great! I love good mail...I will look for the book. I liked your "magnify" too (and you photographed it really neat).
ReplyDelete...but,Woo! I'd given up hope of ever seeing your segment. What a WONDERFUL surprise to find it here!
hey congrats to you val, am gonna go see...
ReplyDeletevisit my new etsy shop too, very reasonable prices...
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php.userid=5498236
please let me know when the book is available, and i can get one for maggie, and maybe you will personally write her a little message in it too. xx
ReplyDeletegreat illo, valerie!!
ReplyDeleteoh i watched your video over and over!! how fun to watch you at work! and you're adorable!!!
thanks for telling me,please try:
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and please let me know, i think i left out the question mark...stoopid (me not you)...xxx
Yes, I'll be here.
ReplyDeleteval, everything about your blog just now excites me. i just watched your tv video! oh i loved that!
ReplyDeleteand your books! i am very proud of you. you've made my book into a work of art. tsup! tsup!
what a wonderful delight for us to see you on your video. But more importantly how absolutely wonderful and exciting and celebratory for you with all your news. Thank you soo much for sharing it all. Its brilliantly awesome.
ReplyDeleteohhhh aren't all bullfighters handsome :)? The father must be goodlooking just like the son.... I like the eyeglasses, so cool!
ReplyDeleteand Good Day Mail, terrific idea. What is even better and fantastic is your video. You look so great in it. .... well directed and scripted from the beginning to the end. I even love the small giggles in between. Congrats!
anytime val... I mean it...
ReplyDeletehave a great week...
mona & the girls
I can't wait for the book! Oh my! Look at that bull with glasses - very cute. Ah yes, receiving mail from Valgal, nothing can surpass that!
ReplyDeleteXOXOXOXOOXO
congratulations! i love the glasses and the texture of the bull's fur. this is wonderful news, val!
ReplyDeleteLovely drawing. Very expressive. I m in the Good Mail Day book too, but I haven't seen it yet. I enjoyed watching your video too, very impressive!
ReplyDeleteI don't really enjoy bullfights.. and it is so popular here in my country.. :o(
ReplyDeleteAnyway,congrats for the book!.. XD
PS: Yes, I did all the work in my web page.. ;o)
Wonderful news - congratulations my friend! Keep ROCKIN'!
ReplyDeleteWoow! Congrats for the book Val!!! This is great!!
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CONGRATULATIONS! That's Fabulous! and I ♥ the clock house :) I would love to read more about the book and the other creations you have shared with us on your cards. ...
ReplyDeleteYOU are AMAZING! WHAT do you do in your spare time??!!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
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Loved the picture. Bull is amazingly detailed.
Cheers!
Hi darling,just passing threw.have been on a extended vacation visiting each child then my sister at the beach. How y'all been doing?
ReplyDeleteHi darling,Have been on a long extending vacation from on child to another.Then I went down to the beach for a few weeks and stayed at my sisters. I have another grand baby on the way!
ReplyDeleteOh man...dood! I love your HGTV spot. Wow! So great! You. Are. Amazing...
ReplyDeleteSeriously...
And how completely sweet you are! The camera loves you!!!!!
You're so great...and inspiring. Great great segment on that show.
xo
dood!