Illustration Friday: Unbalanced

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Unbalanced frogs, or rather frogs that thought they were balanced. And here are some sketchbook frogs.



Comments

MrBibleHead said…
This is so fun and hilarious! Great work Jessie. I always enjoy a trip to your blog.
16 November 2009 at 15:47
Unknown said…
smiling again, your art is a very happy one, I just love frogs and especially your's:)
love
Andrea
16 November 2009 at 19:39
Nicola said…
Gorgeous frogs, there is so much energy in these pictures!!! I just left a message on your Geisa girl too I can't believe that one slipped past me!! Gorgeous work Jessie! Oh and thanks for the tips on how to hang an MDF. I really enjoyed painting on it so I'm sure I"ll do more!!
16 November 2009 at 21:11
Owen said…
Hi Jessie, any frog lover couldn't help but love your frogs here... hmmm, I wonder if there are any unbalanced frogs in France ??? Maybe whole platters-full ? Maybe even the president ?
16 November 2009 at 22:20
Vita said…
those frogs are wonderful!!!!! my favorite is the purple one
17 November 2009 at 19:54
kathy hare said…
love your frogs! x
18 November 2009 at 10:42
Shirley said…
Very sweet froggies!
18 November 2009 at 19:31
Rosie said…
Whoops and now the frogs are here. I would wear a Tee shirt with these on.
19 November 2009 at 11:38
Pencil Pocket said…
love the frogs! super idea :)
19 November 2009 at 17:53
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