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Friday, August 21, 2009

Caution

Tabitha told her father
not to add to much
yeast. " I know what I'm
doing honey." he replied.
She had cautioned him
many, many times before.
There is still remains from
his last meal on the ceiling.
hee he hee !
Have a wonderful weekend!

57 comments:

ABrushWithHumor said...

Delightful, as always!

Chris said...

Hey, really nice characters. Your drawings have some of that classic quality of "Little Golden Book" illustrations.

Jennifer Romans-Smith said...

This is so adorable! I love your work!

Artsnark said...

As soon as I saw the prompt today, I have been eagerly awaiting your interpretation. A true pleasure as always! Great characters, line & color. Plus a fun story

Angela Meijer said...

LOL! I love the beard. This is classic.

Janine said...

Ohh the details again.
The nail polish on the girls feet, his socks in the flip- flops, and this beard. I couls look at your pictures hours and hours.
When your book is finished and out I will have one, so much is clear.
Have a lovely weekend, dear Vanessa
Hugs
Janine

krisztina maros said...

i forgive him because really love his character he he :)

Asja said...

Charming characters! I love the way your mind works, you always treat us with not only your delightful illustrations but also a fun story to go with them!

Tiffany Duffy said...

oh my - this is sooo cute. I love your style! Can't wait to look through the rest of your blog - thanks for visiting mine! :)
-Tiffany

Connie said...

Great drawing and this is too, too real to me - some sort of deja vu, but I can't remember just what it is!

Anonymous said...

Really love the style of this! Thanks for the kind comments on my blog! :)

Nicola said...

heheh so cute and so funny! I love the dad and his beard is hilarious!!!!

Roberta Baird said...

I love your characters... You have an incredible ability to make your readers part of the family!

Candace Trew Camling said...

ha ha! Love the hippie father! I hope his beard doesnt end up in the food!

Lins Artyblobs said...

Lovely work, made me smile.

MIKE said...

digging the sandals

Daslav Vladilo said...

sweet ¡¡¡ :d

Logan C said...

This is pretty funny. It almost looks like the dad should be wearing a hairnet on his face.

Cindo said...

You have no idea how much I enjoyed this. Your work is always whimsical and brilliant.

Mónica said...

Hi Vanessa! how are you? I'm back from holidays. I was in the north of Spain (Galicia). You make me laugh :) thanks so much. Lovely illustration. Congratulations for all i can see today in your blog.

Hugs and kind regards.

Cathy said...

Hilarious - love the illustration style, too!!!

Cheryl Lynn said...

Okay...your characters always look like their names! Tabitha is beautiful! Dad is classic 60s hippie, love the hair and the beard! Once again, you ROCK! Thanks for stopping by and leaving those encouraging comments! Love you much!

linda said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! Your illo is fantastic and the story that goes along with it too. Very cool :P

FAVREAU said...

Very nice!

ArtfulArtsyAmy said...

awww this is so adorable! I love the dad's beard!

Natura said...

Love the name Tabitha. She and her father are both charming!

sandra.d. said...

tabitha have great father who can cook! great illo and story! ;]

Debra Keirce said...

Vanessa, your art always makes me smile! I swear THAT is your best talent - bringing smiles to people!!

Tomás Serrano said...

I like this style too, so fresh.

soulbrush said...

he is sooo cute, love that beard and all that hair. hugs.

Owl Eng said...

Nice! love your story too ;)

Amy C said...

too funny and incredibly cute, I love his braided beard and hair, reminds me of where I grew up!!
I hope it makes a monster loaf of bread.

Cally Johnson-Isaacs said...

Wow! I love your style!

Ces Adorio said...

My dear Vanessa, that agile mind of yours! Oh wowie my! You are quite the mental ninja, sister. You are funny, you have a wicked sense of humor. Your creative FPOT! You have a huge FPOT my dear! Your hands! Oh your hands, take care of your hands! (Damnit, mine are shut) They create fabulous illustrations, you have an ecclectic array, truly original and wonderfully crafted and then, then there is your heart, a big as New Jersey, oh what am I saying? New Jersey is tiny (I know I lived there), your heart, your heart is as big as Texas! Yes Texas because Alaska is cold. Texas where it is warm and hot and makes you perspire and be aware of life, just like your drawing!!! Oooh I have this very public persona on the blogs and in my profession but I am really a recluse when it comes to my personal life but I am so tempted, so tempted to just ask you if you want to have coffee with me the next time I mozy on up to New Jersey, ACK, ACK, I am so tempted and I want to give you the biggest hug ever! YAH! Thank you my dear dear Vanessa!

Ellen Byrne said...

YOU are a genius.

michael robertson said...

I love this, vanessa. I love how your characters are always so interesting, kind of quirky and cool. I also just love the freshness you bring to each piece. Amazing!... oh, and I'm diggin those socks with sandals!

Michelle Henninger said...

What a hoot V!! I love it! Dad looks awesome! I love what he's done with his facial hair! But, why oh, why won't he listen to his little girl!

Peter Breese said...

Very nice V. Great pose on the dad!

Bella Sinclair said...

BAHAHAHA! I am crackin' up here on the dad's socks and sandals. He is a complete HOOT! Actually, I'd like to have a mile-high cake. Sounds kind of yummy. It'll put a little more jiggle in my wiggle, but there's nothin' I won't do for cake!

Unknown said...

this is wonderful Vanessa!!! I love it and the funny braided beard is a nice touch!!! heehehhehehe


Hugs
Diana

yoon see said...

Wow! Lovely characters Vanessa.
Alwats love the expression and humour in you and your illustrations:)

my profile said...

Very cute, Venessa! Isn't that just like a little girl to watch over Daddy. Love your profile pic too!

get zapped said...

Great expression and what a fine illo! You never cease to amaze me!

Heather said...

I love all the detail in this. His braided beard says so much about his williness to follow practical instructions! Great job!

valerie walsh said...

a wonderful image! love it!!!

Chris Kennett said...

Lovely work as ever.

Loni Edwards said...

I love this! I love the funky cool feel to this piece. Well done!

Nancy Grönholm said...

cuute! really nice characters, sweet and funny. :)

Eric Barclay said...

That's what I looked like when I lived in Colorado. For Real.

Awesome illustration, V.

michele said...

Your illustrations and blog are so fun to view, such happy places to visit! It's so nice of you to share this wonderful art with everybody.
Thanks for signing on to follow my blog!

Indigene said...

I could have sworn, I was here and left a comment, but then again, I'm always dropping by! lol! Could you sell some of that creative juice? I could use a hit about now! lol! Wonderful, luv, just wonderful!

Abz said...

This is also great!

P.s, I'm a follower! ;)

Gina said...

I love that beard!!

Kay Aker said...

What a delightful domestic tableau!

Anonymous said...

poor Tabitha, maybe they can order out. like the quirkiness of her dad. michael dailey

Pencil Pocket said...

Gorgeous! Lovely, expressive and completely delightful piece :)

Sandy Sze said...

Love this one!! looks so sweet ^_^