Children for Illustration Friday

CHILDREN

FAREWELL, we'll miss you!

WILD

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SUNGLASSES, TIARA, WINE

Sun Glasses

Jillian is ready for spring!

Eye Glasses

EYE GLASSES

WOOL

WHEEL for Illustration Friday

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MYTH for Illustration Friday

Who is to say this is a MYTH?

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"New" Illustration Friday

NEW

Home Delivery
When it comes to giving birth, some say there's no place like home!

Bethesda Magazine

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SNOW

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Explore

Explore

TREE

Shriner Hall, Hood College. 2013 Hood College Calendar.

Another entry for SKY

This piece is for an article in Arlington Magazine regarding which shopping malls attract more customers.

SKY

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MIRROR

FREEZE

CARRY 

Busker violinist carries a tune under a red metal awning.

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"REFRESH" Illustration Friday

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Charlie's Teacher by Danielle Boyce


Charlie’s Teacher is the story of a little girl whose baby brother, Charlie, has special needs. Charlie’s Teacher explores the little girl’s feelings about the special attention that Charlie receives when a special education teacher visits her home. Charlie’s Teacher is based on a true story of the author’s daughter, Ryan, and son, Charlie, who has a severe form of epilepsy and is developmentally delayed. The author was inspired to write the book when she could not find a book on this topic that adequately addressed her daughter’s needs. 


Author Degree Danielle Boyce has a Master's in Public Health, works for Johns Hopkins and is active in exploring the emotion of art as a public health intervention. She is most importantly mother of Ryan (4) and Charlie (2) and includes them in her arts and sciences program that exposes inner city families to City cultural institutions.


To work on this book was an honor for me. 


To purchase or get more information on this heartfelt book go to  Charlie's Teacher.

Not your usually boring technical look. Fenestra Technologies banners (using Ellen Byrne Illustrations) showcase their creativity and inventiveness. Thinking outside that box! http://www.fenestra.com/

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RETURN


Hawaiian legend has it that if one throws a lei from a departing ship and it floats back towards shore, you'll come back someday. If it floats out to sea you won't.

From Here to Eternity

SWAMP

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CAPABLE

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FORWARD

I was fortunate to take Penelope Dullaghan's Earth Art Class at Squam last fall. My word was "thrive" (a FORWARD thinking word) and this is a photo of my work on the Squam website. The day was cold and wet but we had a blast. Penelope was wonderful teacher and guide. I also took her hand lettering class. She, Colin and little Veda are an adorable family.

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TWIRL

HIGHLIGHT

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This week's word is SINK - this is as close as I can get this crazy week before Christmas.

ROUND

This illustration is for Hood College's 2011 Holiday Card. All the snowflakes are exactly the same - ROUND!


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SILENT

This painting is for an article on SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) for Arlington Magazine. Symptoms include withdrawal from friends, family and social activities. 


Oil on canvas.




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SCARY

This image is for an article on eating disorders in older women for Arlington Magazine.

Boundaries

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Influence

Over crowding and building has had a negative influence on green space.

IMPERFECTION

This is a gal in our town who does the retail/restaurant chalk boards. Her imperfections are perfect!

This is NOT for this week's word, but a reposting of a piece I did for IF's word "enough". Amy was a great talent. RIP

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GESTURE

My assignment to do a line drawing of Igor Stravinsky was challenging. Fortunately, he had a distinct way of gesturing while conducting and this made the project easier. The client was happy so I was too!

Midsummer Night

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 Launch

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Phyllis was satisfied once she swept.

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SHADOWS

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ASLEEP