Tea - Illustration Friday

I have always loved children's songs, especially ones in which we can dance around with while singing and being silly. When I learned that this week's theme for Illustration Friday was "tea," I immediately thought of the tune, "I'm a Little Teapot." Click on the image to see it larger!

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Song - Illustration Friday

When my daughter was younger, we used to sing all sorts of children's songs...one of which was "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." This was my inspiration for this week's Illustration Friday topic, "Song."

If you can't remember the words...here you go!:

"The Itsy Bitsy Spider climbed up the water spout.
Down came the rain, and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain.
So the Itsy Bitsy Spider climbed up the spout again."

Simple - Illustration Friday

One of my favorite artistic styles is Americana Folk Art. The simplicity and unpretentious designs often add a sense of calm and nostalgia. Many times the clean lines and plain color have a naturalness that speaks volumes to your heart; and tell a different story each time you view the piece. This love of Americana Folk Art was my inspiration for this week's Illustration Friday topic, "Simple."

Chair - Illustration Friday

Better late than never (it has been a rough week around here!)!

When my daughter was young, we used to go to garage sales and resale shops for furniture, toys and clothing. I remember this small, child's chair made with different bright-colored fabrics and patterns. We didn't purchase the chair that day...but, it left a memorable impression with me. This was my inspiration for this week's Illustration Friday, "Chair."

Glamour - Illustration Friday

When my daughter was a little girl, she would play dress-up in her Sunday best and pretend she was a movie star. She would don hats we got from resale shops and Goodwill, and wear my high heels while strutting through the house. She would look in the mirror and do poses while making all sorts of funny faces. This memory was my inspiration for this week's Illustration Friday.