Illustration Friday Theme: Forward

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This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Forward. Like many of us, this boy and these creatures are looking forward to the renewal of spring.

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  1. Cindy D.January 28, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Great, vivid colors! I like the butterfly-bird.

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  2. highjumperJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Thank you Cindy! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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  3. Bella SinclairJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    So cool!!! Great energy and vibrancy. The colors sure make me look forward to spring. Love the expression on that face. Wonderful!

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    1. highjumperJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM

      Thank you Bella! My thoughts of spring were an inspiration to me, while the wind was howling outside!

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