Friday, March 4, 2011

Illustration Friday Topic- Danger


This is a painting of a young elephant seal. One of the writers in my critique group wrote a great story about this adorable creature and I was inspired. One of the grave dangers for them are sharks. There is a place in California, Ana Nuevo where you can go and see these extraordinary creatures. It is incredible.Here's a link to the park. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1115
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13 comments:

  1. Linda HensleyMarch 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Nice illustration! Love how the sharks are understated in the background. I hope the seal gets away!

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  2. PattiMarch 4, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I just realized that the topic is warning not danger. My only defense is a sleep deprived mind blip. I've been blipping all day.

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  3. LynetteMarch 5, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Love the movement. Very nice job.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind words.

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  4. Brine BlankMarch 5, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I almost did the exact same thing...I had warning in my head...then it switched to danger in my mind...I have no good defense...now...about that artwork...that is topnotch...great layout...exceptional rendering...

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  5. IndigeneMarch 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful work and perspective!

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  6. MrBibleHeadMarch 6, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Nice one Patti! Danger... warning... what’s the difference :o)

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  7. KristaMarch 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Beautiful, Patti! Your work is wonderful. I saw your work on your agency's website-- gorgioso!

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  8. Hudson CalasansMarch 8, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Bravo! Seeing the movement of the seal I think the shark will not have a chance to catch him. :o)

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  9. Alan ScottMarch 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I was diving once on the great barrier reef I used up my tank in no time at all because I kept taking big deep breaths which used up all my air too fast - and why - I couldn't stop worrying about sharks. I felt I was in the position of that little seal. Which I knew I wasn't but that didn't help.

    Fantastic illustrations. Really good choices of colour. I hope to do children's books one day.

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  10. Sarah MellingMarch 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wow! Beautifully done... Such a sense of movement and depth!

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  11. TracyMarch 9, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Beautiful work! :)

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  12. PattiMarch 9, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Alan, a friend of mine was surfing and dolphins came by. All he saw was the dorsal fin and was paddling like mad. I don't think I'd want to run into a great white in anyway but an aquarium. For all those concerned no animals were harmed in the process of this painting.

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  13. Amanda DilworthMarch 10, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Hi Patti, i love your perspective and composition in this piece, i also loved your Koi Fish post:)

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