Friday, September 11, 2009

Welcome To the Woods

Cous Cous really knew how to empress the ladies.
He really wanted to show his new neighbor, Miss Slappy his skills.
He would almost have killed her trying.
Have a joyful weekend!

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53 comments:

  1. nella gaticaSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    this is so beautiful!!! have a nice weekend too!!!!;)

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  2. AsjaSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    oh, this is so charming!! i love it.

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  3. Gavin GooSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    This is charming :)

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  4. Diane DudaSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    :) so cute!

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  5. TeriSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Charming is a great word to describe this illo. Precious is also.

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  6. Amy CSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Well I am really impressed with CousCous I hope things work out marvelously between him and Miss Slappy, a beautiful piece and so so cute as always.

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  7. Cheryl LynnSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Cous Cous is the Man, Lady V, he da junk! Miss Slappy just needs to duck, that's all...

    This made me smile BIG!

    Love you.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Thank you dear. Your illustration is wonderful as ALWAYS! Don't you wish we could all have an Illustration Friday get together somewhere. So we can all meet face to face. I do!

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  9. krisztina marosSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    so huge welcome he he! lovely piece, Vanessa!

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  10. Olivier aubinSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    cooooooooooooooooooooool!

    Bino

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  11. Peter BreeseSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Ha ha V... fantastic as always. I also love the previous illo, though I do hope you can maintain your residence - unless you want to move ;).

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  12. Candace Trew CamlingSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Vanessa! I totally adore this! Squirrels are my favorite animal! I even had a pair of them on my wedding invites! Is this piece available as a print?

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  13. maclancySeptember 11, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Vanessa... more than adorable. ANything to do with woodland creatures warms my heart. My teen captured a preying mantis and by nights end we had let him go. So what if he would have been a feather in her cap for her AP bio class.. we just love the creatures..big and small, and I can see that you do as well.. love love this illustration!!
    I am painting again, now gouache... stop in the blog, last week have posted them all and today one for IRis...love this !!! take care!

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  14. Kimberly CostaSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Your work is very endearing! Great stuff here!

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  15. Lins ArtyblobsSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Another great picture - you've done so many!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    oh so so so so so cute Vanessa!!! you are so cute and charming just like all of your wonderful work...you always make me smile and I am so grateful to have met you!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  17. sandygrafikSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    sooo simple, beautiful, delicate and lovely!

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  18. Debra KeirceSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Too funny! Welcome is the IF word...but I bet you knew that!

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  19. Ellen ByrneSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    this oughta' hold her over until spring! nice work, as always!

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  20. JuanSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    A delightful idea and illustration Vanessa!
    Have a nice weekend

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  21. ShellSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Wow, this is so funny. I love how your illustrations are beautiful and filled with a great sense of humor.

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  22. GlorV1September 11, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Always so good. Cute and humorous. Have a great weekend.

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  23. Roberta BairdSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Cous cous and Slappy will make a wonderful couple .... uh...unless that acorn squashes miss Slappy sloppy!
    Get outa the way way girl!

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  24. Ces AdorioSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    WHOA! Cous Cous Has the biggest nut! Too bad he only has one. Don't you think he needs to have two huge nuts?

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  25. claudine hellmuthSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    this is wonderful!!

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  26. MrBibleHeadSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Very great! Love those guys! Hey we had almost the same welcome...yours is woods, mine is forest.

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  27. Aima KessySeptember 11, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    Sweeet! This put a smile on my face :D Have a great weekend Vanessa! xOxO

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  28. carenSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Precious! Thank you for sharing your talents!

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  29. Angela MeijerSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    What a fun story! My goodness, the Mr. is impressive indeed.

    Again, I am just amazed by what you come up with.

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  30. Bella SinclairSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Hahahahahaha! You know who she looks like? She's got the exact same expression as Wiley Coyote. You know, before the giant piano falls on his head. SUCH a fantastic piece. Missy, you done it again!

    Meep Meep

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  31. UnknownSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    I know I'm impressed whether Miss Slappy is or not. Pretty nutty!!

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  32. DesireeSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Freaking Adorable!

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  33. BoboSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Aww! That's a BIG Welcome! ^o^

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  34. isay September 12, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    this is really lovely!

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  35. Eric BarclaySeptember 12, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Awesome, awesome, AWESOME!

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  36. MónicaSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Vanessa!! This is so beautiful :) Have a nice weekend too! Thanks for your worlds :D

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  37. rmsmiSeptember 12, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Man, that is one monster acorn. That is funny.

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  38. EdrianSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    So full of charm and warmth...even though the setting is snow! I do feel welcomed!
    Oh, I hope everything turns out for the best as far as your plans!

    Edrian | visit my blog

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  39. Tatevik AvakyanSeptember 12, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful work!

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  40. Debra KeirceSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Thank you for always leaving such nice blog comments Vanessa! I know you are an extremely busy lady. You are so kind!

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  41. michael robertsonSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    amazing vanessa! just beautiful. I am in awe of your talent and your energy!

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  42. NicolaSeptember 13, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Brilliant!!! So cute and funny! Love it!!

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  43. Linda KaySeptember 13, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    so funny! what a good neighbor!
    Hope you don't have to move, but if you do, I know you'll pack lots of great thoughts to share with your new neighbors!

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  44. ShivaSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Beautiful!!very cute :)

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  45. Owl EngSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    This is superb beautiful and fun! i love the squirrels

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  46. knallbeigeSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    sweet! very nice composition!

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  47. ABrushWithHumorSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Too cute!

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  48. Manola C.September 13, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    fantastic as usual! ♥ I love your style! Kisses

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Absolute cuteness! Man, the acorn's huge! they are so going to have a big feast with that acorn, right? lol

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  50. Kay AkerSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Magnificent! This is huge!

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  51. yoon seeSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Cool, I love to see acorn turns into a welcoming subject.
    Dearest sister Vanessa, moving for good, God is looking after you.

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  52. Pencil PocketSeptember 17, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Hahaha wonderful! Soo sweet. I hope no-one gets hurt!

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  53. kathy hareSeptember 17, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    just love this Vanessa! x

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