Friday, April 22, 2011

Bicycle "Two-fer", Illustration Friday

How did I get so lucky while playing hooky from IF? Last week's "Journey" took me away from posting something on topic. I woke today to find the challenge for the week is "Bicycle," and as luck would have it, I could pull something out of the archives to cover both! On Friday, even!
This adventurous little boy, with the help of a magical bird went on a journey to transform himself into a bird. Here, he rides a bicycle to convince his friend that even under all the feathers, he is indeed a boy.
Happy Easter to all of you blogging "Peeps!" May you continue to find much inspiration in the celebration of springtime and its symbolic messages of renewal and growth!
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22 comments:

  1. JAApril 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Great illustration!
    Beautiful feathers and the bicycle too! :)

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  2. Vicki SmithApril 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Wonderful perspective, Michele. You've really captured a feeling of movement. Happy Easter to you!

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  3. JaneApril 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    You have got all sides covered this week then Michele! That lad looks as though he could fly on his bike - I love his feathers. Wishing you too the very happiest of Easters and all the joys of springtime.
    Jane x

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  4. Beth Anne MarescaApril 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    LOVE this...all of those feathers!!! Great!

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  5. CallyApril 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You've got his expression just right: cheeky glee!

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  6. Morph WaffleApril 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    What a great illustration. Wonderful bike! I think bikes are hard to draw and you made a lovely one!

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  7. Jenn BowerApril 25, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    What a wonderful and magical illustration. I love the story too. I am with Missy on the whole 'bikes are hard to draw' - especially the wheels. Yours is fabulous! I love the energy.

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  8. Linda HensleyApril 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    What a wonderful illustration, and the story sounds wonderful too. I hope you had a happy holiday!

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  9. Jenn BowerApril 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I loved your comment on my blog today. I will see if I can find the catalog I tore the pony bike from. I keep praying for a real one to appear on my lawn someday too. Here is to dreaming big.

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  10. Vanessa Brantley NewtonApril 26, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Poor bird! He he he he he he he! Oh my goodness how cute and wonderful. This brought a big ol smile to my face. Right in the middle of my biggest move ever. Yup relocating to Charlotte, NC and it's been super busy and that is why I haven't been able to blog like I want, but I had to sneak in one little moment to visit my peeps. Hope that you are doing well and staying out of trouble.... okay... I hope that you are well! he he he he he he
    Miss you so much and thinking of you today.
    V

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  11. KristaApril 26, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Love this!!! So cute and full of action!

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  12. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    love it< so cute, bright and cheery

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  13. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auApril 27, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    What a mgical tale and I can almost feel the wind as he speeds past!
    Hope you had a lovely Easter too Michele

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  14. Michelle HenningerApril 27, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love it! Great expression on your feathered friend! I also love the nubs on the tires! Well done! :)

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  15. Andrew FinnieApril 27, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Hey lots of movement, great composition, those flying feathers really add to the dynamics... Maaade me smile :)

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  16. Ces AdorioApril 28, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Thank you very much for visiting. I love this image. I always liked bicycles since I was a child. You captured the movement perfectly here!

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  17. Vilt og vakkertApril 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Heisann!
    Charming drawing, Michele. I think I start mine just now and include the illustration next week! I have been so busy last weeks.
    Yes, I'd like to see and smell your flowers... Have you been troubled by the huge tornados?
    Hugs from bjorgnin

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  18. Vilt og vakkertApril 28, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Heisann again!

    I 'finished' my illustration... but could not post it on IF

    http://viltogvakkert.blogspot.com/2011/04/if-bicycle.html

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  19. Richard EwingMay 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I still bike and still fly the same way.
    nice concept.


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  20. Giselle Vidal McMenaminMay 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    This piece is so much fun! love all of the feathers!!

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  21. illustration poetryMay 5, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    very lovely this very lovely ♥

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  22. illustration poetryMay 5, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    of course i dont mind, you are very welcome!

    xox

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