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Monday, March 29, 2010

If's Rescue


Poor Pinky the 50 foot Python would need to be rescued many times in
his short life. He he he he!!
Have a wonderful week everyone!

58 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

This is toooo cute! I am not a snake person, but poor pinkey indeed!!! (the face says it all!)
Love your new Springy BG---It almost makes me want to cut the grass.
ALMOST.......LOL!!

XXOO!!
Anne

Brad said...

HAHAH! wonderful! You would never catch me holding that python (even as cute as it is). You have such a great talent for making everything so much fun in your illustrations! I hope you have a great week :)

k.h.whitaker said...

Vanessa this is so fabulous! I wanna think of things like this and I love your style so much. Sometimes I think I really need to simplify my work, I just always end up doing it the same way though. Soooooooooo cute! I really love all the clothes too.

Lisa M Griffin said...

Hee-Hee, boy he is really tied up in knots. Pretty much the definition of tough love. =)
Fun, charming, and a delight... just like the artist. Have a great week! =)

k.h.whitaker said...

Awwwwww, Vanessa, thank you so much for what you said on my blog. You are the sweetest! I really appreciate that more than you know. It's hard not to question your self and your work sometimes. I guess I am feeling a little out of sorts right now. Bless you, you are so kind!

michael robertson said...

absolutely AMAZING, V! Each and every one of your characters are so appealing... even the snake! I'm running out of ways to tell you haw awesome you are, so lets just say you're AWESOME. have a great week.

Lynn Alpert said...

Who would think a python would have to be rescued from some kids?? Great twist (hehe!). Love your new springy background - I spruced up my blog for spring, too! You are awesome!

Ginger*:) said...

I love this. It is such wonderful fun! And your new template is so refreshing. Congrats on the header, the blog and Pinkey Python's rescue.

Ces Adorio said...

Oh drats! Security is preventing me from enjoying your creation. I shall be back. Down with floods! I'll be back, with weapons!

TJ Lubrano said...

Ciao Vanessa!! Wheee just looking at your blog makes me feel all cheery and happy haha ^_^! I love this wonderful illustration! Every single character has they own specific feeling to it and I love the python!

Have a great week ahead and can't wait to see what you'll post next!

Janine said...

So lovely!
You bring truely so joy in my life, and I bet not only in mine.
I see your blog had a facelift, but I can´t see the header, I tried to different servers and nothing but the little red x showing that there might be something.
That´s sad, I am so nosy aftre I loved the old header so much I would like to know what the new one is like.
Have a great week
Janine

Shirley said...

Vanessa, I'm sending you two awards this morning. I'm sure you've received them already, but I wanted to let you know that I am so appreciative of your friendship and support from the very beginning. You are an OAK tree in my world. Thank you, my friend!

I just, by the way, LOVE this illustration. You are so very clever.

Nicola said...

hahah poor pinky!! I just love your work it's always so funny and cheery, great expressions on their faces and lovely bright colours wonderful work!

Nina Seven N7 said...

v - your creativity is amazing. poor pinky does indeed need to be rescued. great illo, girl, so fun!

Dear Fireflies said...

POW!!! The green just punched me!! I LOVE what you've done to your blog...change is good, isn't it? And these lovely cuties are just SO adorable, rescuing a...knotted python??? Hahaha...you have quite the imagination! oxx

Charmaine D'Silva said...

Vanessa.. I love this! Sorry I havent had a real chance to connect with you. Got all your messages so thanks so much for all the support! Will call you soon. I love the way your site looks now..the green is awesome! So refreshing and ready for SUN!!!!

xoxo Char

Bella Sinclair said...

BAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!! Oh JEEPERS, Lady V! This KICKS it! I can't get over poor Pinky's face. HAHAHAHAHA! I really love the girl wearing Pinky as a hat. She's got a real tight grip. Hey! I want her rainboots! Polka dotted rainboots ROCK! I love this, love this, love this sooooooo much!

How ya feeling, love? Better, I hope. xoxo

Krista said...

Well, if it isn't SPRING over at Ooh-La-La! Lovely! And if this isn't just the cutest group of kids messing with a python. You have a knack for dressing your kids in such stylish up-to-date clothes! (I guess I don't have a whole lot of inspiration-- my boys are all about t-shirts and shorts once the weather is over 50 degrees!) And your faces are so over-the-top EXPRESSIVE!

Susan said...

Hey Miz Vee! LOVE the new look, how'd ya do it? Is it one of the new blogger templates or your own custom? My blog needs an overhaul like now! Poor Pinky indeed, that bow tie, ACK! Seeing your cute kids is always such a special treat, they are so fun and full of life and those polka dotted boots! I saw some like that the other day in TJ Maxx - was pretty tempting. Thanks for sharing your wonderful world with us! Along with Ces & Shirley I also bestowed the Renee Award on you. You probably have it already, but oh well - you've been a wonderfully supportive friend and inspiration and I truly appreciate it.
Thanks! xoxoxo Susan

Tamara Henderson said...

This is very cute illustration!!! Great facial expressions!

Ana M.F. said...

snake needs a hero

Ana M.F. said...

snake needs a hero

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Thanks all you wonderful people. Pinky can come and stay with yall if you'd like??? He's tame now he he he he he!!

illustration poetry said...

LOL :D
this is so funny!!!
i hope you're doing well Lady Good Nectar! ;))))

Francisco Martins said...

HAHAHAAH so cuteeee!!! I did that once to a snake qhen i was little (impressive how kids have no notion of danger what so ever... they are fearless!!)
Love this one V.!
have a great week

Hugs! :)

Duncan said...

Brilliant, love the bowed knot in the snake.

Unknown said...

you are so clever and your work always makes my day Vanessa!!! lovely piece...have a wonderful week!!!!

Ann Pilicer said...

Great illustration. Great color and use of the word! Great job!

Unknown said...

Oh I love the irony of this charming picture and the thought of a python at the mercy of some rascally kids! Thanks for the smile!

Tamara Henderson said...

Thanks for stopping by and sweet compliment!!!!

Ann Pilicer said...

Thanks so much for taking the time out to give me such wonderful compliments. Coming from you a amazing artist means so much.
This piece is so much fun and full of life! :D

Peter Breese said...

Don't let PETA see this one V ;)... ha ha ha... very nice and another stellar illo! Keep trippin' the light fantastic lady.

Anonymous said...

That snake is putting up with a lot. Very clever and oh so adorable.

Ces Adorio said...

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!

OH SISTER! OMG. I can't stop laughing. Oh Vee! This is so funny.

Anonymous said...

hahahahha this is just too cute!!!! love the expression on pinkey face :D great work

Owl Eng said...

this is hilarious and cute!!this is the very 1st snake i have fallen in love with

Cheryl Lynn said...

Okay, you know what? These faces are so adorable, it's scary. You are soooooo good! This is a lovely rendition of the theme and so funny. I love the look on Pinky's face (I guess I'd look like that too if someone tied part of my body into a bow! HA!)

Have a great day, my dear, and I may give you a call tonight, if that's okay.

Love you much!

Angela Matteson said...

I love these kids, and they're so much braver than me with the likes of reptilians like this....yikes!

I just saw your post about "Presenting... Talluah" , and wow, wow, wow!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you, and can't wait to go check it out in the book stores! :)

Valerie Lorimer said...

This is darling! Love the faces of the kids.

Jane said...

Too cute for a snake!

AtelierBrigitte said...

What a fun and great illustration!
And your blog has this wonderful spring-like look! I love it.

Anonymous said...

hahahaaha so cute, Pinky´s expression is wonderful. I could look at this illustration for hours, wonderful details.

Marie Mainguy said...

Your caracters are so lovable !
Great work !!! I'm a fan ;)

Ellen Byrne said...

Oh, your stuff never ceases to amaze me. This is wonderful, just wonderful!

Shirley said...

I'm wishing you and yours a lovely Easter weekend, Nester! Hugs from the California easter bunny. : ) Hope you've been well!

Shirley said...

Goodness gracious, you...please take care..sleep is the best thing. I think a hot cup of lemon green tea will do the trick too. And wow, I am SO excited to see/hear more about it..I know it's going to be amazing. And yes, I'll send good thoughts to the higher powers for you for the next one. : )
Hugs to you and happy weekend..get good rest! : )

Juliette Crane said...

so adorable! i just love how he keeps going and going and they are having so much fun! have a fabulous weekend! xoxo, juliette

valerie walsh said...

Hi girlie! this is soooooo darn cute, i adore all of their expressions ;) have a lovely weekend!

Ces Adorio said...

Vee, how are you? Are you feeling better? I hope you are. Please take care of yourself. I have something coming up my blog next week for Sisterfriend Day, you, Bella and I. I am posting it on April 7th which also coincides with No Housework Day.

Anonymous said...

Dear Vanessa, I am so overwhelmed by discovering yor blog and you are touching the core of my being by your fun and cheerful illustrations. I will be waiting for your new posts with anticipation!
Sandra

RuAn said...

Beautiful and nice illustration. Kisses to the utmost

Shirley said...

Eggs were dyed, stuffed with confetti, hidden and found..though we didn't get to smash 'em over anyone's heads since it rained NON-STOP over here...amazing! We did have a nice Easter celebration though. I do hope you did as well! I'm SO glad to hear you were feeling better this morning! : )

Ces Adorio said...

Hey Vee, check out our Sisterfriend Express, Bella you and me are starting the parade...

Unknown said...

You are hysterical! It's a gift you just keep nuturing with each illustration and entry. Keep up the good work!

Ken Chandler said...

Vanessa this and your last piece are my new favorites. Lovely pieces. You're talents amaze!

salli s. swindell said...

vanessa, your site is always so fun to look at...Rescue" is great...thanks for all of your generous comments on "drawandcook"!!

Shannon Melville said...

fresh, colourful and confident, makes me smile :)

justdoodleit said...

Pinky the Python needs to be a bit more careful about getting entangled :)