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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Happy Birthday Eric


Happy Birthday to Eric Barclay! Eric is one of the most talented
illustrators around. He is a very kind soul and it has been my joy to
know him. He is a devil with a brush and paint. Painting images that
make us laugh and scream with delight. I call him my twin brother
because we love the same artist and illustrator and laugh at the same
crazy stuff. Yup, Mr.E is cool. He just did a wonderful interview with
Vectortutst Magazine. Go ahead and check it out
you'll be so glad you did. Please help me in wishing Eric a wonderful,
blessed, and Happy Birthday!
YOU ROCK DUDE!!!!

28 comments:

Ces Adorio said...

Oh What a cool illustration for an illustrious illustrator. Happy Birthday to Eric!!!

Lisa M Griffin said...

This is lovely Vanessa and I agree he is one of the nicest guys in our blogosphere!
Fitting tribute and so kind of you to share with us all. ;)

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Now Y'all make sure you run on over to his blog and let him know how you feel he he he he!

k.h.whitaker said...

This is such an nice birthday tribute! Love his work and I loved all the interviews. Thanks Vee for the link.

Eric Barclay said...

V, you already made this the most awesome birthday ever, and now this. You are the best twin sister in the world. Big hugs and thank you so much.

Eve said...

Happy Happy Eric! Enjoy your special day!

Tamara Henderson said...

Happy Birthday Eric!!!! Fab illo!

MrBibleHead said...

Happy B-Day dude! ... and many more! I'm going over to wish you a person HBD and check out your interview! Vanessa... This is wonderful! Great tribute! you are such a wonderful and thoughtful person. I agree with everything you said about Eric. And thank you so much for the wonderful father's day message and prayer. I have read that comment and prayer about 16 times so far.... you have a new fan... my wife... I read her your comment and surfed over to your blog... she was blown away! God bless you and your loved ones my dear friend!

Janine said...

A great tribute and a wonderful birthday card. I am sure Eric will be delighted.
I don´t know him, but he must be a great guy, when you like him so much

I love the idea of the old header in the sidebar (just for me hi hi)
You rock lady
Huuuugs
Janine

p.s. want to have the pork recipe?

donny* said...

love it, vanessa! and you are certainly right, eric is one fantastic illustrator. i love visiting his site.

Bella Sinclair said...

AWWWWWWWWW!!! Milk never looked so GOOD! I agree with everything you said about Eric. Hooray for the wonder twins! Awesomeness, activated. I'm swinging my way over to his place to wish him a Happy Birthday! Hope he left a little milk for me. Straight up, with a twist o' chocolate, please. :)

michael robertson said...

what an awesome tribute!! and an awesome piece of art as well!

D Hawk said...

Hi there, It has been a long time since I've been on here! I love this illustration very great work! I wanted to know if you knew anything about XLibris publishing company, I heard they were good! I will be working with this publisher for my children book, I am paying extremely cheep like a little over $200 dollar because I caught there deal. Could you let me know if you know anything about this company and if it is legit, if you know anything! THanks

bee said...

Hi Vanessa! WOW your work is totally amazing!!! What a talent :)
Thanks so much for dropping by my blog and for your lovely comments. Sorry you missed out on the giveaway... I'll be doing another one within the next few weeks so do stay tuned! Cheers xo

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

What a great illustration Vanessa!!! (is there something IN that milk???? *wink! wink!*)
♥LUV♥ your works!!!
Happy birthday Eric! Party on with that milk! :D

XXOO!!
Anne

Gina said...

Wow, very cool : )

Gina said...

Wow, very cool : )

Janine said...

Dear Vanessa,
you really put your old header on the side- bar.
I love you for that.
I had to laugh so much about your comment and about "fat girl down, fat girl down!"
Give me your hand sister!!!
The recipe is on my blog, presented by the butcher and his wife.
Happy cooking my friend
Huuuugs
Janine

Cheryl Lynn said...

That is the BEST illustration of Eric! I love it. You are so brilliant!

Marcus Mientus said...

you are a master of creating good vibes in and with your illos.

cheers
marcus

Tara Holmes said...

I agree with everyone! haha I love the retro vibe of this illustration...what a sweet way to honor your friend on his birthday! And he must be fabulous if you're such a fan...twin even!! Wishing you and yours a joyous, relaxing, inspiring weekend :)

Kelly Light said...

This is awesome!- I'll run over and tell him of your shared awesomeness

roberta baird said...

That Eric is a pretty A-OK kind of guy.... and super talented!

Cheryl Lynn Pastor said...

Thanks, Momma, for stopping by. I enjoy reading your comments so much. Thank you for your continued search for me a computer. I love you soooooo much, too. More than a 1000lb woman loves cheesecake!

HUGS AND KISSES to you!

Dear Fireflies said...

Hehee, wouldn't it be wonderful to find your long lost twin on the net?? You are so lucky to have found each other. So tell me, who came out first? Was it a mixed up at the hospital?? Thee heheheee....

So happy birthday, Mr. Barclay! (and to you too V, since you're twins!! )

AtelierBrigitte said...

What a wonderful birthday card for such a wonderful artist!

Shirley said...

HAPPY Birthday, Eric!!! What an awesome gift to your wonderful friend. Super, Vanessa!!

Michael said...

what an amzing illustration too. whoa.