Illustration Friday: Swell

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Here's my picture for Illustration Friday 'Swell'.
I've been away from Blogland recently.

My reasons?
 A week in my favourite place of them all, St Ives. I overheard the crows saying how much they enjoyed the view too!


and a visit to Perranporth to see my older children.
I never thought I'd see them playing with the sand together after all this time. :))

Comments

Sandra van Doorn said…
gorgeous illustration;
I find that getting away is such a great way to recharge on energy and inspiration. (Seems like it worked for you too :)
x sandra
15 August 2011 at 14:39
Kathryn Dyche said…
Ooooh I miss the sea, looks like you've had a great time. Loving the illustration.
15 August 2011 at 15:08
Jennibellie said…
lovely illustration and take on swell, easily understandable absence with a choice between sea or screen lol
15 August 2011 at 15:58
Anonymous said…
Jessie, how lovely to see your grown up family still playing in the sand. I bet you felt in your elements. I love this with my family. Lovely to see them altogether this way. Knowing you've given them each other. So nice just to witness their happiness.
Lovely photos Jessie!
Hugs!
Julie
15 August 2011 at 16:00
noelle said…
Oh, you came to St. Ives, didn't see you!!!!!!!! Lovely illustration xx
15 August 2011 at 18:46
Victoria said…
Wow Jessie..your art always dazzles me..this is such a beauty...and love the color palette and the intricate lines and flow...gorgeous! This is also very dreamlike and meditative..just wonderful!!
Yay..it looks like you have been having fun!!Great photos!
Victoria
16 August 2011 at 12:14
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
This is fabulous! I am soo happy for you, friend! Grand days and wishes of happiness, I send.
16 August 2011 at 17:19
Diane said…
My favorite place to be!
16 August 2011 at 20:52
CraveCute said…
Looks heavenly. Wonderful pictures!
17 August 2011 at 02:17
Jess said…
Batteries recharged, muse captured for a fleeting moment, sketchbooks at the ready and I'm very lucky to be near the sea so often.xx
17 August 2011 at 13:50
Anonymous said…
Hi Jessie,lol! I never thought about him dyeing his hair. One thing I've never done is go blonde. I've thought about it many times, but never had the guts too. I like my brown hair too much and don't wish to go green lol! Just in case, he,he,he!
Hope your having a great week Jessie!
Love your loving seahorse mummy, so cute!
Julie
17 August 2011 at 16:09
Kat W said…
Oh your seahorse mum is adorable - love it!!

St Ives is one of my favourite places. We've been there a few times this summer. So beautiful & full of art.

Kat :-) X
19 August 2011 at 14:01
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