Illustration Friday: Highlight

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This is the last of my posts for 2011 and the word this week is 'Highlight'. My youngest daughter saw me drawing this and asked me why I had to draw 'creepy' pictures.
It's not creepy is it?? It wasn't my intention!
I've had many highlights this year but if I'm to recall the highest highlights of this year it would be moments when I've felt love.

 ♥ Because love is the most important thing of all. :) ♥

I'm off to celebrate my birthday and I'll be back soon with my new year's resolutions.
See you then!
Jess xox

Comments

Sarah said…
First of all, Happy Birthday!!
This illustration is beautifully done (and not creepy at all!) Amazing work :)
30 December 2011 at 21:28
Flotsam said…
Happy birthday!

I had to smile when I read your comment about your daughter. She sounds about right; my daughter often says things like this too. It is their job.

And no, it is not creepy at all. Why not freak her out one day by doing something that is?
30 December 2011 at 21:43
WrightStuff said…
Not creepy at all! My son wants me to draw a goose with a golden eye for some reason!! Kids eh?!
30 December 2011 at 22:04
WrightStuff said…
PS: Happy Birthday!
30 December 2011 at 22:04
Els said…
Happy birthday ánd a happy new year, Jess!
I hope your resolutions include making lots of new drawings !!!!
30 December 2011 at 22:05
rachel awes said…
happy birthday!!
and happy new year!!
looove this art!!
i think it's SWEET.
love. xox
30 December 2011 at 22:11
Anonymous said…
Happy, happy birthday. Your lady in the purple dress is definitely NOT creepy. It might be interesting to ask your daughter why she thinks the image is scary. I bet her answer will be something that no adult would ever guess.

In the meantime have a Happy New Year!
31 December 2011 at 00:22
Silke Powers said…
Well, happy, happy birthday to you!!! :) And, no, your painting is not creepy - more like very beautiful!! Happy 2012!! Hugs, Silke
31 December 2011 at 00:24
Tammie Lee said…
wishing you a lovely celebration of life!

nope not creepy to me. fun how we all see things differently .Love all your wonderful colors!
31 December 2011 at 02:56
renilde said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Jessie!

and not creepy! rather sweet xx
31 December 2011 at 09:36
Sandra van Doorn said…
well... Happy everything! i love your work! and i never found any of it creepy!
enjoy the celebrations and see you in the new year :)
wishing you a magic new year, filled with love
xo sandra
31 December 2011 at 17:40
morikomidori said…
happy birthday
happy new year
and happy painting xxx

i don't think your work is creepy at all. unless it's in a cute tim burtonish sort of way

much love and hugs xxx

sumea
31 December 2011 at 21:26
Ginny said…
Happy birthday and happy New Year. I think your painting is incredible. The details are wonderful.
I don't think it is creepy at all. It is lovely. I would love to know more about what your daughter meant.
31 December 2011 at 23:35
noelle said…
Not creepy, lovely colours! A Happy Birthday and also A very Happy and Creative New Year to you!!! xx
31 December 2011 at 23:54
Kerri said…
no, not creepy- just beautiful. what was creepy about it to her i wonder?

good luck making the resolutions...i should start thinking about mine too!
1 January 2012 at 00:10
Jess said…
The 'creepiness' was in fact the cat wearing a dress! :)
xxx
1 January 2012 at 11:54
Isabelle said…
Hi,
Your blog is a lovely discovery, thanks for your words, i will visit!
3 January 2012 at 18:59
Sarah Melling said…
Aren't daughters funny? They may not always agree with us, but they tell us what they honestly think! Not creepy at all, however...quite nice, in fact!
4 January 2012 at 00:20
Victoria said…
Gorgeous art...I find it filled with harmony and vibrancy and life!
Happy B-day!
HUgs
Victoria
4 January 2012 at 13:35
Marion Eldridge said…
Not the least bit creepy! Beautiful and sweet! Happy Birthday too!
13 January 2012 at 01:47
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