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Mary the Fairy and Billie the Bee

I almost didn't post today for www.illustrationfriday.com  I really didn't have anything great for zoom.  Except this old thing.  And I'm not talking about the sweat pants that I happen to be wearing.  But I always enjoy the treasure hunt of digging something up each week.  Sometimes it is my latest and greatest.  Other times it is like discovering the favorite sweater that you forgot to unpack from a suitcase.  It still makes you feel warm and fuzzy just looking at it.  And then there are times when you dig up a moth eaten old rag.  

But do you know what?  I usually end up posting those rags anyway.  And do you know why?  Because one person's garbage might be another's treasure.  You never know. 

And while you are here be sure to scroll down and check out my first illustrated book giveaway.  Or click Book Giveaway for the scoop.  I'll be drawing names in a couple weeks. It would make a great Christmas gift.

They scattered in complete terror!

The word scattered always reminds me of The Waffle House. "I'll take my hash browns scattered, smothered and covered please" Yum. But today it is the theme over at www.illustrationfriday.com And luckily it is not called Best Illustration Friday. Because this number hot off the slush pile is an oldie and not so goodie. It kind of looks unfinished. And I'm not sure what possessed me to use that weird yellow color behind the fly swatter dude. But I don't mind posting my early pieces because with a lot of practice I've come a long way. And I've been painting non stop for several years now. And it's not all bad. The fly swatter rocks!

Mini SWARM

Today's http://www.illustrationfriday.com/ theme is swarm. I think you'll have to use your imagination on this one! Imagine the friendly looking bee flying off and swarming with his pals. BBBZZZZZ!

I did this illustration around 3 years ago. It depicted a scene from my story, "The Tale of the Magic Cat Whiskers" I really shouldn't let my idea of magic cat whiskers go to waste. I still love that idea. But the illustration...not so much. I've really grown as an illustrator since I did this piece. But one thing I do love about this illo is the glowing green color of the flowers. Speaking of flowers...


This is my magic orchid. It was in full bloom last May. I always call it my magic orchid because it has been blooming without fail for many years now.

Flash forward... to today to be exact. And my orchid is at it again. The magic buds starting forming around 1-2 months ago. And it now has 4 blooms and many more to come. And it was only about 6 months ago that it was still in its last flower mode.

I do have 2 cats. And that is a lot of magic whiskers after all!