Thursday, September 1, 2011

Disguise, Illustration Friday

No, this isn't one of those "Monster a Day" posts, but is inspired by a little sea creature who comes naturally equipped with its own disguise. Seadragons are relatives of the pipefishes. They can be found fluttering about, propelled by their leafy appendages, perfectly camouflaged in the kelp beds off western and southern Australia.
Don't tell this guy, but I doubt he'll need to shop for a Halloween costume anytime soon!
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22 comments:

  1. k.h.whitakerSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    oh, he is lovely Michele :) just beautiful

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  2. JASeptember 1, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Beautiful, the colors,
    really remarkable. :)

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  3. AHAviewsSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    One of my favourite creatures, you capture the flutter beautifully - but I'm betting he wants to be something completely impossible for Halloween, and only a costume will do.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I really love your work - this one is stunning as usual!

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  5. NightenGailSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    The colors are so pretty! nice job!

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  6. Savanna RodriguezSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    You are truly talented. It makes me want a seadragon of my own for a pet. Wonderful colors

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  7. Jenn BowerSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This is amazing, Michele. I was just going research on these guys to amp up a mermaid piece. You are go incredibly gifted and this little sea dragon is amazingly rendered. Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend.

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  8. JaneSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Michele this is one of my favourite pieces I have seen you draw...what a beauty he is..this would make a fantastic card, you should print him up! L*O*V*E him. Interesting that he is related to a pipe fish and not to a seahorse. Have a great weekend,
    Jane x

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  9. Janet Dibbydabby.com.auSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Another beautiful image Michele, I've seen these little fellows in the flesh (not at sea, but at a sea horse museum (they were alive and swimming :-) ) and you have certainly done them justice.

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  10. micheleSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for all the positive comments! :o)

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  11. Ms. MoffattSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Great art as always. I love to learn new things. Thanks for explaining the Seadragon.

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  12. Vilt og vakkertSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Heisann!

    What a wonderful expression you have given him ;:OD)
    I love this illustration ♥

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  13. Jenn BowerSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Hello, my friend. Thanks so much for checking back in on my spooky piece! I always love your visits and positive commentary. I feel like I am doing something right when you have something good to say.

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  14. Linda HensleySeptember 4, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Your sea dragon makes me smile. There's so much movement to it and I love the colors. Nice!

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  15. Vanessa Brantley NewtonSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Now if it can be said that a monster is beautiful, then, " This monster is absolutely beautiful indeed!" Great job! I love it.
    Thanks so much for you kind words my friend. The make me feel better.
    Hugs
    V

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  16. Elizabeth Rose StantonSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    This sea dragon is great. The colors are absolutely wonderful...such a great balance of...everything!!

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  17. ShirleySeptember 8, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Michele, I have missed WAY too many of your posts...wow, I'm lovin' all of them..though this Sea Dragon is just the tops! You did an amazing job on this..you've captured that floaty buoyant feel - and I remember seeing one of these at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and just gasped. They are just so incredibly beautiful. Have you seen the seahorse exhibit? If so, it's as awesome as their Jellies exhibit. Hope all is fantastic in your world - and congrats on the fabulous Sunshine Award! Yay for 8, and Peace, baby! : )

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  18. roberto M.September 9, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Ah! Good idea!!! really it is a perfect disguise!!
    good weekend!

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  19. Vicki SmithSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Wow! How interesting is that!

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  20. AbbySeptember 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    This is beautiful, Michele! And, I learned something too!

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  21. Advocate ArtSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Hey, this is a very nice piece. Love the colour and the linework. Keep it up! - Advocate Art

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  22. Leen ChristensOctober 24, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    This is just fantastic! I love, love this seahorse, it looks so elegant and delicate!

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