Illustration Friday: Little Things


Birdies, branches, the out-of-doors. A cozy home off in the distance. Fresh flowers, bright color, a cupcake silhouette. Little things are best.

This is my answer to Illustration Friday's (IF website) assignment to illustrate "Little Things". With a wee, itty bitty, teensy weeny bit of help from a nifty little outfit called Briar Press.

Comments

elizabeth said…
This is lovely. I really like your color choices-- they harmonize nicely.
December 13, 2007
P.L. Frederick said…
Thanks, Elizabeth!

P.L. Frederick (SMALL & big)
December 13, 2007
pretty day said…
Nice image. I like the cupcake outline- great idea.
December 13, 2007
Erin Sherman said…
looks great; nice color choices
December 13, 2007
ELLA ELVIANA said…
very nice drawing and composition!
December 14, 2007
Anonymous said…
Looks very fresh. Great composition.
December 14, 2007
Rui Sousa said…
great work, very nice.
www.ruisousaartworks.blogspot.com
December 14, 2007
Kstyles said…
Great illo! I like how the colors compliment each other. The cupcake silhouette is clever. Thanks for stopping by.
December 14, 2007
Sarah Nussbaumer said…
Lovely piece. The letterpress type images are great. Thanks for including the link.
December 14, 2007
P.L. Frederick said…
Tee hee! Thankyee for the lovely comments all around. =-)

Yes, Briar Press, at www.briarpress.org is, for designers, one of the tippity top, cream of the crop websites. They generously offer gorgeous letterpress images for everyone—and charge only a small fee for commercial use. Briar Press, you're the best!

P.L. Frederick (SMALL & big)
December 14, 2007
imwithsully said…
Ingenious!!!!
December 14, 2007
Unknown said…
Happy happy image for such a grey and snowy day. Thank you for your levity and such a great resource (Briar Press!). A true holiday Gift!
December 14, 2007
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