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Friday, June 22, 2012


Hey Everyone, Hope that all of you good people are doing well. It's been a super long time since I've written or posted anything here. Life is moving at such a fast pace and I have been working and finishing up project after project. I wanted to personally thanks each and everyone of you Beautiful folks who come to visit my blog and leave such encouraging and sweet comments. Thank You all from the bottom of my heart. It is my joy to know and even speak to some of you. I'm going to be coming around to your blogs and leaving you all some love. Thanks for the support cause it means soooooo much! Beauty is just not a skin thing, it's a heart thing. You guys have beautiful hearts sho'nuf! Best to you all and hope that you are enjoying your summers! Shalom

31 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi! I'm very happy to see your new post with a beautiful illustration!

rachel awes said...

i love to see the truth of beauty w/uneven socks + band aids. YES to all that's deeply + wonderfully REAL. xox

Cheryl Lynn Pastor Romance Author said...

Loooooove you sooooooo much! So glad and happy for you that you are working on project after project! You are so incredibly talented that it is scary and I pray that God continuously opens these fabulous doors for you so that you can continue to do what you love and love what you do! Miss you much and can't wait to talk soon. I'm off for the summer for awhile (I'm feverishly looking for new employment) so maybe we can talk.

Once again, loooooove you sooooo much, my sister, mentor, and friend!

Ann Pilicer said...

Just stopped in to see what ya up to! Love the illustration! As always! Boast to all about your work! So happy to see you are busy doing what you love and creating such beauty girl!! Have a great summer and will look out for all things new from u! :D

michael robertson said...

Well, it's good to see someone else neglecting their blogging duties besides me. I'm glad it's because you're so busy-you should be, with all that talent! I just got a chance to check out all your posts that I missed and as usual, I'm blown away! I can't wait to see your Billie Holiday book-they couldn't have picked a more perfect person to illustrate that one!
Hope you are having a great summer so far V. Don't work too hard-save some energy for that soul train line!

Minnie said...

Now how many of us remember those days of patent leather slippers, ankle socks and bandages on our knees? I can, it was only yesterday.
Great illustration!

Shell said...

Happy Summer, my friend. Look forward to hear the news on all these great projects

Thoughts for the day said...

I always look forward to your blog. Reminds me that some day when I retire maybe the art pad and pencils can come back and the challenge to draw can reappear. Someday.

Jenn Bower said...

Vanessa, everything your talented hand touches is just sheer genius. Perfect imperfection. I know you are running on empty but know that your life fills the vessel of others in miraculous ways. Love you!

k.h.whitaker said...

Those sure are some pretty shoes! I want a pair. I'm super happy for you that you have so much work! (((Hugs)))

Ces Adorio said...

Man! Those pointed tips are what we call down here in Texas a "roach kickers" except of course they are more likely going to be boots but these one may very well be ass-kickers. Hahahah! Have a great weekend Vee. Tsup!

yoborobo said...

I seriously want those shoes! Maybe in red. :)) And I love that she has a band-aid! That's my kinda girl. I hope you are getting some time to catch your breath. You know, sit outside and swat mosquitoes while sipping iced tea. :)) xoxo!!

Bella Sinclair said...

Hey there, gorgeous! Busy as you are, your awesomeness just cannot be contained. Love to see you exploding in color and fun every once in a while here! Oooooh, I love me them shoes! And that band-aid -- hehehehe, I bet whatever caused that was well worth it. :D Hope you are having a fantastic summer, being super productive, and staying away from the heat and humidity. Love you, super V! xoxo

donny* said...

A jolly, long overdue 'hello again!' Dropping by to see your latest and to say I still think you're a whole lot of awesome!

Mechelle said...

I haven't spoken with you in a while. Glad you are doing okay.

Erin K said...

Oh what a beautiful little illustration! Nothing's as classy and pink and black. ^_^ My two favourite colours to put together. So good to come by and see you again in blogland. <3

Ana M.F. said...

I want those shoes!!!!

Vicki Smith said...

Hope all your work is going well. Love the adorable little shoes beneath the skinned knees. I want a pair just like that (shoes, not knees).

Kay Aker said...

Genius how you can convey character with just the anklets and shoes! What a charmer! Many blessings on all your projects and summer!

Rachel said...

Hi there, we've 'met' on Illomommies and here I've found your blog. Love, love your work, wonderful style! :D

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