***click on the image for a better look***
First of all, thanks to all you sweet people out there who have sent love and sympathy for Barley's cancer diagnosis. It is just so kind of all of you to care about us.
Secondly, I took a good deal of the day trying to work on this IF thing. I could sit with Barley and it kind of took my mind off my woes. I found sites that called this year the 'Year of the Cockerel' and that sounded cool, so I thought I would use it.
I like the traditional red, white, and black color scheme. It just seems right. Can't wait to see what everyone else is doing...
Sorry, I am so late checking illustrations fridays illos -- I love yours, so sweet and thoughtful.
Posted by: Kim | Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 11:59 PM
I had not even heard the word "cockerel" before. Kinda like it. I was worried about using white, red, and black but I'm glad I did. Love your illo!
Posted by: erika | Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 04:42 PM
wow-- you really nailed this one! Terrific illustration AND I love the cockerel-- so much more imagination . .
Posted by: bluepoppy | Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 03:06 PM
This is so touching--the look on this child's face as he holds his baby rooster. I'm so sorry about Barley--(((HUGS)))
Posted by: TrinityKim | Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 01:32 PM
Thanks for stopping by! I am a BIG fan of red (though you couldn't tell from my pink sites). Wonderful concept! Lovely background, how did you do that?
Posted by: Maggie | Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 11:24 AM
This is simply so beautiful! I love the faces.
I am so sorry to hear about Barley. Many thoughts are with you all!
Posted by: Lisa | Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 05:25 AM
Oh! This is too cool! I love it!
Posted by: Shano | Friday, February 11, 2005 at 05:31 PM
Oh my gosh! So cute! So cute! :)
Love the swirls in the background!
Posted by: Leslie | Friday, February 11, 2005 at 03:07 PM
This is really adorable! I'm envious of your style.
Posted by: Gina Ritter | Friday, February 11, 2005 at 02:23 PM
Oh this is beautiful.
Posted by: roz | Friday, February 11, 2005 at 07:43 AM
This is just beautiful :-)
I love the red, black and white...
Posted by: Liselotte | Friday, February 11, 2005 at 04:21 AM
I'm so very sorry about Barley, my thoughts and prayers go out for him.
Your illo is charming and I like especially the funky background!
Posted by: Satu | Friday, February 11, 2005 at 02:25 AM
I love the colors. Really great.
And I'm so sorry about your dog.
Posted by: lisa | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 07:50 PM
I'm so sorry about Barley! And Ross, too. He must have been quite young when you got Barley.
I like this illustration, too! Very nice.
Posted by: Tonya | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 06:19 PM
The tradition red, white and black colour scheme works really well, great illustration.
Posted by: Michelle | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 12:34 PM
This is great. It has a wonderful feel to it.
Posted by: Arlene | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 11:23 AM
Lovely illustration! Especially the little rooster...so sweet!
Posted by: Roosa | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 10:56 AM
I think this is one of your best illos yet! I love the colors, and the technique you used to swirl the background colors. It's really beautiful and sweet.
Posted by: Stephanie | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 09:21 AM
So sweet! I love the wee little cockrel! Also, so immensely sorry to hear about your poor doggie! I don't have children yet, so my cats are truly my babies, and I can't imagine how hard it would be to go through something like this with them...*hugs*
Posted by: Bertha | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 08:25 AM
I love it, the colors are wondeful!
Posted by: thesoulofhope | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 05:13 AM
I love your illo!! Me too, I have the same problem coming up with something...I trashed several ideas and still don't know if I can do it.
Posted by: rowena | Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 02:08 AM
So lovely!
Posted by: Giao | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 11:11 PM
I love this, very nice indeedy.
Posted by: shehud | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 08:39 PM
This is very, very nice, It may be my favorite yet. I am looking forward to our two meets in Portland this year. On Feb. 19th we'll be staying at the Marriott,which is very close to the MAC. (Multnomah Athletic club) What is fun to do down there if we have any non-gym time?
Posted by: Margaret | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 08:18 PM
really lovely...a very tenderhearted expression...must be how you're feeling about your poor barley...i'm so sorry. losing a pet can often be like losing a family member. i still remember each and every one of them fondly. much love to you and your family, give puppy a kiss from me.
Posted by: Kerry | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 07:36 PM