Illustration Friday Theme: Swamp

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This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Swamp. There are more stories of flooded homes and neighbourhoods these days; as well as villages submerged by hydroelectric dams, etc.

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  1. Creations By MitMarch 29, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Love the vivid colors!! Really, a feast for my eyes! Don't know where to look first! Especially love the octopus and your use of light on the starfish! Beautiful art, but sad origins!

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