Saturday, January 29, 2011

Will not surrender...

This illustration represents how I've been feeling lately. I'm also tying it in with this week's Illustration Friday theme "surrender". But we will not surrender our family planning because everyone else around us is having babies! I love them, I want them, but it's not the time for us. I'll just keep telling myself that...
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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Very good illustration for a magazine. Readers instantly know to which feelings you refer.
    Paula

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  2. josh pincus is cryingJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:08 PM

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  3. josh pincus is cryingJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    You have an AWESOME style. Wonderful characters and beautiful coloring! Nicely done!

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  4. HeatherJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    love this...yes, you will know, when the time is right! xo

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  5. cathyjuneJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Great illo! I immediately sent a link to my niece who's feeling the same way.

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  6. TjucaJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Yesss! :-)

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  7. CoreopsisJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Be careful. In my experience, when you want babies really badly, your body has a way of making it happen, despite all of your precautions. Great illustration!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Your digital work is wonderful and so expressive. Love it! I knew what the message was right away!

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  9. INDIGENEJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    This is a strong illustration, with great feeling! Hmmm...I've always been of the mindset, it is never a good time to have children, you have them if you want them, and everything else will fall into place, it has no other choice. And the body will even if the mind says no, especially for the mothering instinct. But, I truly understand the pressure. Been there, done that, know better...:) The best to you!

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  10. Tia JJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Everything you do is so great. You are one talented girl. Anytime you need a kid fix come on over you can watch mine or just come hang out. :)

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  11. KirstenDrawsJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I really like the expressions on the two women. What is so interesting is the choice of expression on each woman. The woman with the baby looks so happy and rested and fresh! The woman with the dog looks like she's the one that's been up all night with a baby! Perhaps it is a reflection of the yearning feelings of the woman with the dog idealizing life with a baby. I've been there and suddenly I had a son and then suddenly two more in the form of twins! I'm feeling more like the woman with the dog than the woman with the one baby!

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  12. Morph WaffleJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I so love this! Great illo and funny. don't surrender until your ready! Great stuff:)

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  13. JuanJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Great illo! Love your line work!

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  14. Julie HammondJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I love this! The whole scene is wonderful! Nice job!

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  15. Beth Anne MarescaJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love the "yearning" one's expression and body language! Really wonderful!

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  16. CKFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Just have a baby already!

    Love,
    Your Brother

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  17. Andrea :)February 1, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Anytime you need a baby or kid fix, let us know. We have a couple of cute girls that love their babysitters. :) Wonderful illustration!

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  18. CalistaFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Thanks everyone for the advise and comments on this illustrations (though I'm ignoring the comment from my brother aka-the reason for this post)! Andrea - anytime you need a babysitter, you give me a call!

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  19. Daslav VladiloFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    hello thanks for your comment on my blog ..you have a great style :D love it great works :D

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  20. SueMarch 9, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    You always were a smart girl! Love and miss you!

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