Sunday, February 6, 2011

Illustration Friday :: Reverse

"Let's take back our reputations of "garbage-rummaging rodents"
to the intelligent mammals that we are known to be!," said Ricky Raccoon.

"Don't let him fool you, he's just using some reverse-psychology so that he can claim those trashcans for himself!," whispered Rocky to Rowena.


Aaah..I don't know where this one came from, so please bear with me. : )
Just wanted to give some shoutouts to a few wonderful people
out here in blogland:
1) Ces, is playing along in her own way to the recent Pay-it-Forward post by hosting a wonderful giveaway...visit her here!
2) Bradford Renner opened up a wonderful new Etsy shop - visit his blog and shop and you won't be disappointed!
3) Peter Breese - the uber-talented, is selling amazing Lithographs of his fine, fine work..visit here.
4) Amalia (oh my, I'm so belated) has a wonderful Etsy shop too - swing by and see her beautiful and rich work here.
5) Sophia - just wanted to say a big good luck to you as you embark on your ballet dreams! Visit Sophia here.
6) Jane - Jane is a lovely Pay-it-Forward blog friend and I believe she still has one opening if you'd like to participate..please visit Jane here.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone - have a great week ahead!!
~ Shirley
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34 comments:

  1. ChristieFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    LOL, what funny little raccoons. Really nice job telling a story w/ a picture! I love it!

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  2. Ces AdorioFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Yeah! TrashCan Hogger, for sure!!! He wants it all. Hahahaha! This is so cute Shirley. Thank you for the laugh. I almost choked on a gummie bear. Hahahaha!

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  3. Dear FirefliesFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Hehehee... gotta love those little bandits! Especially the political ones! :D :D

    Thank you for the shoutout, Shirley, you are so lovely! oxx

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  4. trickyFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I LOVED your story!

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  5. Alexandra MacVeanFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Awwwww, Ricky is so incredibly cute! :) I love him alot.

    And thank you for the shout out. You really blessed me there. I hope to log my new journey of getting back into my ballet.

    Hugs to you!

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  6. MarshaFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Love your raccoons,very Pogo!

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  7. Bella SinclairFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Tanuki power! Yayyyy! Oh, these little guys are adorable! And look at all those shiny trash cans, ripe for the pickin'. Yum!

    You are so SWEET with your shout outs. I am off to check out the wonderful links. Hope you were a Packers fan.... If not, my condolences. :)

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  8. k.h.whitakerFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    That's fabulous Shirley. I really love those raccoons, you are still on a roll!

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  9. AgaŚwiejkoFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    charming illustration, as always :) and cute story also

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  10. Jane MasseyFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Great characters! Love the Chinese New Year too!

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  11. poppylockeFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Gorgeous little characters!

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  12. Jenn BowerFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Oh, I love racoons...yours are very, very sweet. What a great interpretation on the theme. I say it every week, you are such a talented watercolorist.

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  13. MrBibleHeadFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Hey Shirley! You are such a sweetheart with your shout-outs. God bless you ;o) I was thinking along the lines of reverse psychology for a while but couldn’t spell psychology :o) No really, I couldn’t come up with anything funny or cute...you nailed both categories wonderfully! I love Rocky whispering and Rowena’s expression! Fantabulous work as usual Shirley! Happy Monday!

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  14. BradFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Shirley, you are the best! Thanks so much for the kind words and the shout-out! I appreciate it. Your take on reverse is genius, i love how you went with multiple panels on this. Raccoons are pretty cunning little guys.

    By the way I am a huge Packer fan so I had a splendid superbowl sunday :)

    cheers!

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  15. Nicky LinzeyFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Great to see you back Shirley, giving us all something to smile about.

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  16. Michaele RaziFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Wonderful illo, Shirley! So sweet and you're so skillful with watercolors. Can't wait to check out you shout-outs. Thank you, I know they'll be fabulous and I love being introduced to more artists! xo

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  17. JaneFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Fab racoons Shirley, something we dont have over here. Thanks for the shout out and yes there is 1 last place for my PIF!
    Have a great super bowl week.
    Jane x

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  18. Angela MattesonFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    heehee, clever raccoons! Ricky would make a great little politician. :)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    The three cutest raccoons ever! Great take on the theme!

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  20. Theresa MacNaughtonFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love your sweet little raccoons...and the story, too. Thanks for introducing us to some new folks! Theresa

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  21. Sarah MellingFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Hi Shirley,
    Thanks for the wonderful comment. I love knowing that you're a Bay Area gal, too. Visiting your sites is such a treat; they're filled with such happiness through the lovely images as well as in your kind words.

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  22. AtelierBrigitteFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    This is so cute. Love the little story of these furry friends.

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  23. donny*February 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Ok, you just post too much and I'll never keep up! HA. Of course, I love that fact. Love to come by Shirley's and see beautiful illustrations. Also, I have to say how much I love the Dusty illustration!

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  24. beeFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Such a wonderful idea Shirley! I think raccoons are pretty nifty little creatures and SO CUTE as well! Really gorgeous stuff once again :D

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  25. illustration poetryFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Shirley is Ricky a friend of Monsieur's?
    HE'S CUTE!!!!

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  26. illustration poetryFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    will you please tell Monsieur that he really broke my heart this time?
    We have had some problems, Monsieur and I, but i wont tell you Shirley, i dont want you worry, i think we broke up :/

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  27. Andrew FinnieFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Shirley! Another scintillating masterpiece. The close up is a winner, the way you use that white space, and you handle the paper texture so well - something I can never do! (Well I can't do lots of things actually :) )

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  28. Tamara HendersonFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    cute story and the raccoons are adorable!

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  29. micheleFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Honestly Shirley, I believe you have a knack for making all things adorable- even little garbage cans, hee hee! No matter what their motives, these raccoons are so cute! I'd love to have them all over for dinner...They could even sit at my table!
    Thanks for sharing the shoutouts- it's going to be fun visiting! :o)

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  30. Vanessa Brantley NewtonFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Oh this is hilarious!! I love it! Taking back our rep is wonderful. he he he he he! This is on a whole other level. Love it Shirley. The multi panels are fantastic. Great way to tell the story. YOU ROCK Shirley. Great play!
    Hugs to you
    V

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  31. Vicki SmithFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    How perfectly delightful! Your illustrations have such warmth and personality.

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  32. michael robertsonFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Shirley...sorry, it's been awhile . Fantastic work as always-your raccoons are always my favorites!

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  33. Vilt og vakkertFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Heisann1

    Wonderful story and illustrations!
    Happy Valentine's day ;:OD)

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  34. SKIZOFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful
    work
    good creations

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