Friday, August 28, 2009

Magnify

His wife was concerned about his health and quickly placed him on the latest diet plan.
The man wasn't even trying to hear anything about any new Magnify Diet!
This diet came complete with super magnifying glass, instructions and a card that said, "Good Luck Sucker!" I suppose you want to know what the instructions said???
Yup you guessed it!!! Hold the super magnifying glass up to your small portion breakfast,
lunch or dinner to, of course make it appear to be a larger portion, there by satisfying your
desire for a larger meal. He he he!
Have a good one folks

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64 comments:

  1. Daslav VladiloAugust 28, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    hahaha very nice :d I hate diet ha :D

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  2. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    So funny but true!!

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  3. claudine hellmuthAugust 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    love your work!!!

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  4. ShirleyAugust 28, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Wow, Vanessa! I just LOVE this piece..such a strong, strong visual with lovely textures and cleverness, all rolled into this amazing illustration. You are so talented!! Love the "light" in your work...truly you amaze me. Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  5. PatAugust 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    I really like the way the postage is incorporated into the illustration. Anything mail-related always gets my attention.

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  6. Roberta BairdAugust 28, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    I hear that magnifying glass works on candy bars too!!!

    side by side on IF again!

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  7. Ces AdorioAugust 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh Ms. V. Your art is a veritable source of joy. I love the simplicity of the lines and then the bowl of peas

    Ah yes, it's crazy because it was drawn by someone getting crazy!

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  8. Lynn AlpertAugust 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Hi Vanessa! I love it - I've been MIA for a while and missed seeing your great drawings and your funny stories. I love this - especially his squiggly beard!

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  9. Valerie LorimerAugust 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    This is hysterical! I love it.

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  10. AlisaAugust 28, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Oh no, poor poor man!
    Love the freedom in the line work. Great!

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  11. Eric BarclayAugust 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Excellent!!! Love the lines!

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  12. Gabe FerreiraAugust 28, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    hey thanks for the visit and the comment!
    i love your style too, especially the details you added on the top left corner, it really contributed to the artwork

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  13. nelloAugust 28, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    too funny! the expression is priceless, and i love your line drawing.

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  14. michael robertsonAugust 28, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    vanessa!!! this is really cool! you are just full of surprises-talk about retro. It has that saul steinberg feel but is still uniquely you. I LOVE this. I can't keep up with your posts- you post like a bunny rabbit! I love the other two previous post as well, and it simply shows your versatility...you are one talented girl!

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  15. Aima KessyAugust 28, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    LoL! Nice one :D :))

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  16. Liz JonesAugust 29, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    So cute! The poor guy... and peas. :P
    Hope they're fresh!

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  17. ShellAugust 29, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    This is funny. I don't know what's funnier the man given a magnifying class or the card saying Good Luck Sucker.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 29, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Oh yes, I've been on that diet, it usually comes with instructions like "...and you can eat as much xxxx as you like" where xxxx is a leaf of some description.

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  19. UnknownAugust 29, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Wellll…yesss! I like yours TOO!
    Both idea and execution!
    Idea: Great! I think I’ll apply it to MY diet too, for a more fulfilling life!... ;-P
    As for the execution:… I am a sucker for “cartoon moderne” style (so popular in the 50s and 60s) with simple, almost archetypical, images with the outlines independent from the color surfaces…
    I am looking forward to seeing more of yours…

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  20. Madonna DavidoffAugust 29, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    I like the style of your work Vanessa. You are truly amazing!

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  21. KarinAugust 29, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Awesome work, Vanessa! I love it!

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  22. K SpoeringAugust 29, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Very clever, and your little girls in the previous post are delightful!

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  23. justdoodleitAugust 29, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Lovely! Talk of variety. Love how you've used that postcard texture :)

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  24. Tomás SerranoAugust 29, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    You always share an optimist story. I value it highly. And plus, your illustrations are great.

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  25. Dream PainterAugust 29, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    beautiful beautiful style!!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 29, 2009 at 2:38 PM

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  27. AmyAugust 29, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    All your work is just super gorgeous! I love it. Thanks for your kind comments and for being an inspiration! x

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  28. Ces AdorioAugust 29, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Hello Ms. V! I came here to pick up my magnifying glass! HAHAHAHA! You are too funny. A magnifying glass to look for SOME REST. At first I thought you wrote SOMMERSET and I asked myself why in the world did I want to go to Sommerset? First I need glasses.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 29, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    love your illustrations!!! They are so great-I'm impressed!!!! I like how this illustration is simple and strong, shows the message right away. :)

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  30. Kay AkerAugust 29, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    He's a real down cat! Go Daddy-o! I can dig it! Crazy man crazy!

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  31. WilsonWAugust 30, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    Do you not sleep!?? How do you maintain the pace!?? Continually great stuff being posted to your blog on a regular basis! And I imagine we are missing a whole lot that never makes it on here! Great job Vanessa once again! Your metabolism is amazing!

    And thanks for stopping by and the encoraging words! You're an inspiration!

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  32. Owl EngAugust 30, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    it is nice!! love the man's expression. a great take on 'magnify'.

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  33. JanineAugust 30, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    HA HA very good!

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  34. Tomás SerranoAugust 30, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Ha, ha. Vanessa, muchas gracias. I´ve just seen you speak a very good spanish, he, he. Wonderful!

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  35. Charmaine D'SilvaAugust 30, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Very clever V...love it! Wonder what else that magnifying glass works on! Speak to you soon..
    xoxo

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  36. Lins ArtyblobsAugust 30, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Great idea, lovely picture

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  37. Peter BreeseAugust 30, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Such a distinguished character V... nice work!

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  38. ginger bredAugust 30, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    I love your work! Such a beatuiful style and pure lovliness!!! :) this one is funny! he hee!

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  39. Ellen ByrneAugust 30, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    oh, this is terrific! so funny and well done!

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  40. HeatherAugust 30, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Such a perfect expression. Reminds me of the dieting advice that using a smaller plate will make you feel full faster...

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  41. Nina Seven N7August 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    hey vanessa - i LOVE the background you created for this one and the bowl of peas. good one!

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  42. vozAugust 30, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Hilarious. His expression is perfect.

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  43. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    oh what a wonderful piece Vanessa!!! I love the peas....the background is super cool too....you are so talented!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  44. Jannie aka ChickengirlAugust 31, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    Your style always amazes me, its fresh yet vintage-y at the same time...I love it! Great piece!

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  45. Cheryl LynnAugust 31, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    So, ya did it again! Just one more example of the genius that is Miss Vanessa. I think I know this guy...oh yeah...it's me! Just last week when I was trying to eat "right" or "small" as you so eloquently put it.

    Brilliant as per usual, my love.

    Have a great one.

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  46. Bella SinclairAugust 31, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA! Seriously, Miss V's Balding! BAHAHAHA! You had me cracking up so bad, the dog had to get up from his nap and slink away from me. You are a RIOT and a half! I love this illustration! I cannot get over his facial hair. Makes me wonder if he looks the same upside down as he does right side up.

    Aww, this poor man. Hey, he can use that magnifying glass for other things, though...for other things he'd like to have enlarged like....like..... What? WHAT? Get your mind outta the gutter! I was NOT going to say that! I was going to say WALLET! Yeah, WALLET! That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it.

    Hehehehe, sisterfriend. You have yourself a great day! Love ya!

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  47. lindaAugust 31, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Haha, hilarious! I wish that would actually work for dieting...thanks for visiting my blog and your work is fantastic! Very cool!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Nice illustration, reminds me of old cartoons characters

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  49. rebekahAugust 31, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    ooooh i love the colours and the simple lines of this illustration. yummy. i'm sure the peas are too. hahaa

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  50. CarlaAugust 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    HA! Ha, ha, ha...whew!

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  51. Angela MeijerAugust 31, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    What a great illustration! His expression is priceless. :-). It's always so inspiring to see what your creative mind is cooking up.

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  52. thedoodlegirlAugust 31, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Wow, looks like I could use that diet! Wonderful illustration!

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  53. PrairiemouseAugust 31, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. I just love the illustration for Magnify. too cute

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  54. SarahAugust 31, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    I love it Vanessa! I´m happy to find your blog.

    Thank you for your lovely comments.

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  55. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    BRILLIANT!! I love the idea and the design!

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  56. ethantanAugust 31, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    love your take on the topic... it's so true!.. tiny food portions needs a magnifying glass to help us feel full :D great idea!

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  57. ShivaAugust 31, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Lol.Lovely!!this is really amazing :)

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  58. M.M.E.August 31, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Wonderful illustration! I'm so happy to meet another illustrator! Feel free to stop by my site and see my newest illustration. Oh, and don't forget to enter my giveaway!

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  59. Michael G. O’ConnellSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    vanessa… amazing work… love seeing the peak inside your talented toolbox with the different style… always a fun visit…

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  60. kathy hareSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Brilliant! just love it... x

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  61. Amy CSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    this is so fab, I love the subtle colors and those beautiful pencil lines

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  62. yoon seeSeptember 2, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Very nice, funny and humorous!
    I love this mute piece with the healthy green hightlighted meal here.
    He..He..It's my favourite colour again!
    His wife loves him, that's why he should be thankful!
    Vanessa, it's great ti hear that thr gifts arriving safe. I am happy that you love the gifts.
    I am so worry of the plaster craft!!
    Is the Hello Kitty plaster craft in good condition?!
    OK, I will write to you now:)

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  63. donny*September 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    love it! love that expression.

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