Saturday, August 15, 2009

Wrapped


Auntie Harriet had kept the poor thing hidden in the back of the closet
until just the right time. She had worn Trixie to her high school prom
and wanted Jillian to help keep the tradition going.
Poor Jillian she had always known that Auntie Harriet
wasn't "Wrapped" to tight. Trixie was still alive and kicking!!!
hee he hee!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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58 comments:

  1. Sorrel SparksAugust 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Wow, that's awesome! I love all of their expressions!

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  2. studio loloAugust 15, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    OMG I remember my Grandmother's fox stole and the way you clipped it on my it's jaw! Gross.

    Your expressions are always, always right on!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    oh Vanessa!!! what a cute piece...and the expressions are so cute too!!!! This is so creative and fun!!! just like you....

    Hugs
    Diana

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  4. Diane DudaAugust 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    i love this! especially those plaid stockings. too cute!!!

    xo
    di

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  5. nella gaticaAugust 15, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    hello Vanessa!!! this is so funny, you are a genious!!;)
    have a nice weekend too!

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  6. PatAugust 15, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I think everyone's aunt, mother, or grandmother must have had a Trixie in the back of the closet and can totally relate to this illustration. Nice job.

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  7. Eugenia GinaAugust 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    look at trixie, with a grin on her face.. ! brilliant expression :D

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  8. Fabián FucciAugust 15, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Hey Vanessa, thanks for the visit! You have interesting material here.

    I am looking for a publisher for my sketchbook, please let me know of any past experience you might have in that field.

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  9. Daslav VladiloAugust 15, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    awesome ¡¡ nicee and cute pice of work :D :D

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  10. CindoAugust 15, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Auntie's shape is so fun! I love it.

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  11. ElaineAugust 15, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Funny! By coincidence I recently had a conversation about those old-fashioned fox pieces. By the way, you certainly are deserving of those awards. Thanks for stopping by me and commenting.

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  12. SusanAugust 15, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    The facial expressions are hysterical!! So clever!!

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  13. ShellAugust 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    This is funny!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Ooh, my thoughts exactly. What a funny and wonderful illustration. Your characters are so full of life.

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  15. Angela MeijerAugust 15, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Laughing so hard right now. This is hilarious. You've got such creative ideas, and the expressions of your characters are priceless.

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  16. krisztina marosAugust 15, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    great characters I love both of them! and the fox's expression as well :) lovely work!

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  17. Ginger*:)August 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Oh Poor 'Trixie'.... I have seen some Fox Furs that come with tails, paws and claws. And the clip on jaw..oh yeah!

    Wonderful illustration, great humor.

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  18. ArtsnarkAugust 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Fab characters! Love the expressions

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  19. rmsmiAugust 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    A hilarious scene! This is great!

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  20. Ces AdorioAugust 15, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Hahahaha! Alive! You are a riot. HAHAHAHAHA! You are so clever. HAHAHAHHA!

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  21. michael robertsonAugust 15, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    this is absolutely hilarious, vanessa. my aunt used to have one of those fox stoles with the head still attached and as a kid, it creeped me out totally. what a great take on the topic and beautiful illustration as well. once again, you amaze me.

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  22. Catalina AlvarezAugust 16, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    OH! Vanessa!!
    Love Auntie Harriet she is adorable.
    Your characters are plenty of happiness and good energy.
    Bellissimo.
    Cata

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  23. lidaAugust 16, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    i love your illustration too .... nice :-)

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  24. Owl EngAugust 16, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    excellent!! i am intrigued by their lovely expressions! love the background colours too

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  25. VickieAugust 16, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Delightful characters. I love your use of color and pattern.

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  26. JenAugust 16, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Pour Mr Fox - in the back of her closet all this time!

    Love the illo!

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  27. Tomás SerranoAugust 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Of this I put my attention on the Lady´s dress and the shadows of the woman´s dress. I like both.

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  28. IndigeneAugust 16, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I wish there was a way that you could hear me screaming with laughter! My side is hurting! I had a great auntie who had one of these, it scared me to death as a kid! lol! Thanks for that memory! You're good! Fabulous illustration! And don't we all know some folks who aren't "wrapped" to tight? lol!

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  29. mathildeAugust 16, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
    So cute !

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  30. ABrushWithHumorAugust 16, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Marvelous as usual! I love the faces in this one and I love the girl's outfit!

    Robin

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  31. valerie walshAugust 16, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    clever and absolutely wonderful!!! :)

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  32. R.DressAugust 16, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Haha Nice one! I love the set up in your story.

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  33. CarlaAugust 17, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    Wonderful and Ewwwwwww all at the same time!

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  34. HeatherAugust 17, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    You crack me up! And so creative. So how has Aunty been keeping Trixie alive in the back of the closet? She got chickens in there too?

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  35. Charmaine D'SilvaAugust 17, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    V...this is super cute! I love her outfit by the way...great colors and I would totally wear it. Love the stockings..funny girl!

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  36. AsjaAugust 17, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Oh, I'm glad Trixie is still alive and alright! Very imaginative and creative work, as usual!!

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  37. xenosAugust 17, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    i love the way you have her decked out in the funkiest clothes. if only more people dressed like that, i think people would smile more...

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  38. NANCY LEFKOAugust 17, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    so funny .... love their expressions !!!

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  39. ELLA ELVIANAAugust 17, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    great idea and cool illo!

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  40. Candace Trew CamlingAugust 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    love love love! SO hilarious!

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  41. Cheryl LynnAugust 17, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Trixie looks extremely happy to be out and about. Even if it's just for a short time. This is sooooo funny, girlie. You ROCK for real!

    Love you much!

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  42. Dana S. WhitneyAugust 17, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Love the double meanings about wrapped! Funny expressions... Great work!

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  43. DotAugust 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    weird. and funny!

    really cute as always, too!

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  44. Eric BarclayAugust 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Awesome illustration! Love the expression on the fox's face.

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  45. justdoodleitAugust 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Aunt Harriet is thrilled and Trixie seems amused to be back in circulation :)

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  46. JanineAugust 18, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    haha, how clever, how cool, how sweet.
    By the way I love the checked stockings.
    Have a nice day
    Janine

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  47. yoon seeAugust 18, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Great style and expression!
    A happy illustration to start my day!
    Thanks and this is one of my favourite too:)

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  48. Amy CAugust 18, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    my mum was given one of those by her sister, she never ever wore it but we used to peek into the box and close the lid quickly.
    As always a truly fantastic piece, I especially love her tartan stockings!

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  49. EdrianAugust 18, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I absolutely love this piece! Wonderful characters, colors, details, line work and a great background!

    Your work is so delightful!

    Edrian | Visit my blog

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  50. Roberta BairdAugust 18, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Trixie might make a pretty good chaperone... let's see... what does one wear with live fox?

    :)

    Roberta

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  51. Ellen ByrneAugust 18, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    LOVE your work!

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  52. Francisco MartinsAugust 19, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    hahahahaah! Poor foxie...your auntie Harriet souns fun!! hi hi

    Awesome piece Vanessa! Cheers!

    Francisco

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  53. CarolineAugust 19, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Ha ha! This is a really amusing piece - love all the characters and such a fun twist that foxy is happily living in the back of the closet!

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  54. ShirleyAugust 19, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Absolutely hilarious, Vanessa! Love all of the details, the characters expressions, textures...all of it...You ROCK, girl!

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  55. Mary HallAugust 19, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    What fantastic characters! And I really love those tartan tights...

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  56. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Great illustration! Your characters are so expressive!

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  57. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    too funny nice play on words and expressions on their faces is priceless. michaeldailey

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  58. AnonymousAugust 21, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Trixie's expression is perfect, but I especially love the socks.

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