Saturday 12 November 2011

Missing the Parade


It's early here. 4:15 am to be exact and I've just put the baby to sleep (for the third time!). Funny, it just dawned on me that days go by so quickly after I've had the baby and now I don't greet Saturday as happily as I used to. Why? Because then I'd realize that my half done drawing for Illustration Friday is still sitting nicely on my desk, probably collecting dust as I write this.

Ah well, maybe next week... (^_^)

Anyway, at least now I get to do something I've been wanting to do for a long time! You see, the first time I took part in IF, the first thing I thought was...What? Only one winner?? But there's so many good ones to see! And such teeny weeny thumbnails to do them justice!! Well, grumble no more because at least some of them will be available to see here for all of us to ooh and aah over. Here are a few of my favorite submissions for the past topic, "Stripes"...






  

Aren't they all fabulous? I just love how each illustrator brought up their idea in such different ways. I wonder what they'll come up with for the next topic... And as for me? Well, lets just say that I'm learning new ways of stealing time. :)

Ciao!

 Amalia, oxx


17 comments:

  1. Amalia, these are fantastic. You have an eye for what is beautiful and special. Very rarely have I seen the choice illustration as something I would gush over. I think IF is a proponent of the antiart movement, of dadaism. The selection you have would probably not make it on IF's choice. They are beautiful.

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  2. Yesssssssss!!!! These are all truly fabulous!!!! I agree with Ces. You do have an amazing eye. Two of them, in fact.

    xoxo

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  3. thanks for putting my stripes-parade here on your blog, I'm flattered :-)

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  4. oh my. these are each awesome. i love the arts that catch your eye. I had no idea there was a winner for IF. thank you for sharing these. hope you catch some sleep!

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  5. Hello Amalia, this so kind of you! I'm honored you've added my illustration to this beautiful collection. Thank you so much!

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  6. Wow! I missed out on seeing these. Thanks Amalia for making them more accessible. I don't always have the time to visit other IF artists but you've picked out some gems here! My favourite of these are the 2 top ones.I'm ging to have to pay more attention.
    I wish you much needed rest this weekend and some joyous painting time! :)
    Jess xx

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  7. Great drawings! I love the zebra : )

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  8. Oh thank you so much for sharing these - all so fabulous!!! Poor dear...does it help to know that all this too shall pass? I remember just a couple years ago being home with two babies and not being able to get ANYTHING done and feeling so frustrated! You are so amazing!

    Hugs and smiles lots of love!

    I so understand!
    xo

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  9. they are beautiful!
    i particularly loved discovering Tanya Maiboroda’s work as i did not know her - so thanks for sharing
    Hope the baby is all happy and well :)
    xo sandra

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  10. Thanks for sharing these works of art - they are truly amazing! Hope that all is well with you - I'm happy to be back online visiting again!

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  11. Oh these are wonderful! Good choices, Amalia.

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  12. Wow! These are all so wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

    Enjoy your babies while they are little. Mine are all grown now. My middle daughter is in school for graphic design and we have lots of fun making art together! But I never had time for very much creating when they were small!

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  13. Wow! Thank you for including me in your beautiful collection! You have a great blog, I'm gonna follow it in reader..

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  14. what a DELIGHTFUL pile of art!!!

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  15. heh, I thought you had changed your style wildly, then I thought you had changed your styles wildly, then I put my glasses back on ....

    grteat pics amalia, as ces says, you got the eye - just be careful where you point it :)

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  16. What a wonderful idea, Amalia - such beautiful choices. Thanks for posting!

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