Friday 28 November 2008

Ilustration Friday - BALLOON - (NaBloPoMo #29)



“What’s a balloon?” asks Jumbu as he carefully puts more bait on the hook.

There is silence for a moment while M’niki considers the question.

“A bird without wings,” he replies.

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

I thought a "bird without wings" was an inappropriate hand gesture.

Shows ya what I know.

Kris-Tea said...

Beautiful illo :)

INDIGENE said...

I simply love this beautiful work! The post is heartfelt and the colors, composition and rendering are marvelous!

http://www.indigene-art.com

valerie walsh said...

i love this :)

Teri said...

Just fabulous! Both the painting and the commentary.

Baybay Mama said...

I love this picture! Beautiful.

Lori ann said...

What a gorgeous painting! I love the sweet little profiles of the boys faces, and the words fit perfectly.
Thank you for sharing this:)
xx

krisztina maros said...

oh, it's a beautiful idea... and love your colours too!

Unknown said...

Oh that is completely wonderful!!! Love the picture and the idea of a balloon as a bird without wings.

Debra Keirce said...

Gorgeous Tessa! Which one is Wizzy? I hope he is having a marvelous holiday season!

Grit said...

the pictures on your blog are beautiful and inspirational. thank you!

Asja said...

that's the best definition of a balloon i have ever heard :)
wonderful work as usual.

soulbrush said...

aaaaaaaawwwwww, don't you sometimes wish life was that simple again? or was it ever?

Unknown said...

Hi, so beautiful your illustrations! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog:)
Will be back soon,
Andrea

maria antunes said...

Fantastic. Lovely.

Amy C said...

superb - love the little story to go with it.

Michael G. O’Connell said...

wonderful story and you work is amazing as usal

Anonymous said...

Oh what a great illo! and the comment too is just perfect, bravo!