Saturday, December 6, 2008

Similar


Cous Cous the monkey often got his house mixed up with bird.
Their houses where of course similar. he he he he
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49 comments:

  1. FusaroDecember 6, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Vanessa, Thanks for the great comment I am a fan of your work too! Grew up in Clifton and I attended Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts not far from you. Now over 3,200 miles away. Once again thanks.
    Fusaro

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  2. Tomás SerranoDecember 6, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    I like the tone in this one, it seems and old illustration (50´s) or from an old short. Perfect, Vanessa.

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  3. AsjaDecember 6, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    wonderful! the monkey looks really confused:)

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  4. Lynn AlpertDecember 6, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    This is so cute! I love the limited palette.

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  5. TessaDecember 6, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    You are Da Bomb, Vanessa! This is a fantastic illo....and such a wise, funny and utterly adorable take on this weeks prompt. The monkey's expression is priceless. Bravo - once again!

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  6. studio loloDecember 6, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks a crazy mixed-up similarity!! Adorable monkey and concept!!

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  7. Christy/Tiddly Inks DigitalsDecember 6, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    What a happy little monkey! :)

    Thanks for the banner compliment, I love your banner too! :) Yours is new too?

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  8. AnonymousDecember 6, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Adorable monkey and bird. Love the two-tone colors. Very nice indeed.

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  9. ArtSparkerDecember 6, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    Lovely monkey - beautiful fluid lines.

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  10. JuanDecember 6, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Great illustration Vanessa!

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  11. Kristi ValiantDecember 6, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    What an adorable monkey. I'd love to see you do a series with this fella. They'd be great portfolio pieces.

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  12. UnknownDecember 6, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    Hi Vanessa...this is so so cute...Monkeys are my favorite....

    thanks for the smile...

    and have a wonderful weekend...

    Hugs
    Diana

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  13. Peter BreeseDecember 6, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Great illo, wonderful fun. Thank you also for the kind words... careful now, you might give me a big head :)!

    How funny, just noticed you also have the 100 years of fashion illustration! Check out pages 163 and 293... wonderful stuff. Great inspiration.

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  14. Amy CDecember 6, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    oh so cute, that monkey is adorable.

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  15. Chris KennettDecember 6, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    Cous Cous the monkey. There's definately a story in there. Lovely work.

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  16. isay December 6, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    fun fun fun...i like the tone and really, its a wonderful illustration.

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  17. MimDecember 6, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Your illustrations are wonderful! - thanks for stopping by - BTW - I started out as a Med Tech.

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  18. nella gaticaDecember 6, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks for your comment in my blog! your illustrations are wonderful!

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  19. CathyDecember 6, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    Lovely, humorous, lively illustration!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 6, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    you are so crazy...one of my favorite things about your posts are the hehe's. i love how you make yourself laugh!

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  21. yoon seeDecember 6, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Fun fun fun is what I get from here.
    Great & cute illo!

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  22. EdrianDecember 6, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    Wow! I love the monochromatic and kind of retro style to this! Beautiful lines. Really great!

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  23. flower girlDecember 6, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Oh, How cute this monkey is! LOL
    I love this! =)

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  24. steveDecember 6, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    very nice! what i love about this drawing most is the color scheme!

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  25. Bella SinclairDecember 7, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    How right you are! Monkey nests are like big bird nests. I can just picture this cute rascal trying to squeeze into a tiny bird's nest. Heeeheee! I love him, Vanessa. I love the little tuft of hair on his head. Hey, I was born in the year of the monkey!

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  26. NaturaDecember 7, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    Great characters, Cous Cous looks so fun and charming :)

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  27. CarliDecember 7, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    I love this illustration. I have an award for you at my blog.

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  28. RobertaDecember 7, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    Much to the chagrin of that little bird! Poor Cous Cous monkey!

    Hey the colors are an awesome touch!

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  29. Sylvie Van HulleDecember 8, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Hi Vanessa, thanks for the great comment on my blog. Your work is wonderful! The monkey is so funny.

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  30. jane and the happy crowDecember 8, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    What a lovely blog your work is beautiful. Jane

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  31. AnonymousDecember 8, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    Sometimes monkeys freak me out, but I have to say, I would take this little guy home in a heart beat...and I am in love with that little bird! How do you do it lady! I hope you are having a very lovely holiday season, and if I ever get around to sending Christmas cards (ha ha) your name's all over it...Take care my dear!

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  32. jane and the happy crowDecember 9, 2008 at 4:22 AM

    Hello Vanessa, thankyou for your really lovely comment, Im glad you like it! I can take credit cards but it would mean you sending your details in an email if you feel OK about that? Go to email in my profile page and let me know. I am going to follow your blog too. Jane xx

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  33. Maldito ColumpioDecember 9, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    So cute!
    love the combinaton of colors!
    I like to came and see what's new on your blog, 'cos is always very nice

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  34. MarcoDecember 9, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    Very cute this monkey!

    bonaska

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  35. Bumpkin HillDecember 9, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    this is fabulous, so full of fun and character :) Catherine

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  36. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsDecember 9, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    Cute illo, Vanessa! You're so funny! Can't wait to see the finished "gift"! Happy Holidays!!

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  37. jenniferDecember 9, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    Thanks for swinging by my blog. I haven't been doing much blogging lately.
    I had a great Thanksgiving, but right after my baby got sick.
    I love this illustration. Its a great departure from your usual. I, too, love trying out new styles. You amaze me.

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  38. get zappedDecember 9, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    A fun-filled illo! We all need to hang from our tails once in a while. I love your simple color scheme. Great job!

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  39. FrankenBarryDecember 9, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Awesome work as usual... love how you played the solid shapes off on the linear elements!

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  40. INDIGENEDecember 10, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    This is so adorable! lol!

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  41. Willie BaronetDecember 10, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    His ears are similar to mine! :-)

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  42. Eric BarclayDecember 10, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    Awesome! Just love the old school feel of this one, and the monkey's expression is perfect.

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  43. Lisa RivasDecember 10, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    What a fabulous drawing! Absolutely superb...
    you doo such a fine job with characters and creatures.

    You have a MMM as Yoon See would say :)

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  44. Michael G. O’ConnellDecember 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    so much fun from such a silly monkey… it's beautiful work as usual and i do dig seeing the different subject matter… (yikes! that discussion with my wife and daughter about hippy slang stuck!!!!!)

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  45. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Love the limited palette and the wonderful, lyrical line. That monkey is cute as the dickens too!

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  46. GraficWorldDecember 11, 2008 at 3:06 AM

    Bello il tuo blog..molto interessante!!

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  47. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 3:13 AM

    i adore the monkey!!! and the color scheme's simply perfect. ;-)

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  48. kathy hareDecember 11, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    love it! the monkey is gorgeous.. :)

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  49. Kay AkerDecember 16, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    What a fun spunky little guy!

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