Telegraph Hill

This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Spirit (with a Victorian Gothic look to it).

This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Entangled. The horse spooked; the boot got entangled in the reins.

This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Together. Together, the little lanterns and headlamps of the train helped to dispel the dark of night.

This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Totem. Totem is defined as a natural object or animal believed by a society to have spiritual significance, and adopted by it as an emblem. Crane mythology has a long history in many cultures (particularly in Asia) as symbolic of happiness and eternal youth. In Japan, the crane is one of the mystical or holy creatures, and symbolizes good fortune and longevity. It has a fabled lifespan of a thousand years. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane. After WWII, the crane came to symbolize peace and the innocent victims of war.

This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Hidden. The streets were empty, and all the humans had gone home for the night. That was when the animals emerged from the hidden trap door in the floor.

This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Rescue. This is a portrayal of a Maori hero, answering a call for help.

This is my posting for the Illustration Friday theme, Jungle. It includes a mixture of jungle themes: Mayan ruins, an action man, and flora and fauna.

This is my entry for the Illustration Friday theme, Surveillance. Everyone in this room is under surveillance. Old mystery book characters like Nancy Drew & The Hardy Boys were an influence for this illustration.