11 December 2007

The Fourth Day of Christmas

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Soon after he hatched, this bird's calling was clear; he was born to be dialed.
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23 comments:

Teri said...

Oh what a hoot!! On the serious side, this is a gorgeous illustration!! I am so enjoying your days of Christmas.

Unknown said...

Amazing! Wonderful! Inspired! Or, more simply, WOW!!!!

MiKa Art said...

LOL, I just love this old fashioned black telephone and little bird! Makes me smile :-)

Anonymous said...

I knew I heard a telephone ringing somewhere!

Anonymous said...

Hhehe, a calling bird being dialed! Fun Christmas at your place Catnapping :)

fat B said...

Which one is Dennis Hopper?

Ocean said...

I'm enjoying your creative, artistic, and humorous take on this song, and look forward to seeing the whole set of illustrations.

Wonderful work! At a time that I am going through some personal trials and tribulations, your artwork has put a needed smile on my face.

Thank you.

TheTart said...

Fabulous!!!

I love this countdown.

Smooches,
The Tart
; *

mckay said...

what a fun blog. thanks for leaving me a comment, so i'd come discover your amazing talent. i understand theater, but graphic arts and computer shenanigans leave me baffled and amazed.

bravo and, yep, i'll be back for more.

mck.

Visible said...

My God...

You do remarkable, outstanding work. What you do is the equal of anyone. I have nothing but admiration for you; genuine... unique...inspired. A real pleasure. Thank you.

milanrubio said...

GREAT!This illo really captures the mood of xmas. I like it.

steve said...

Sometimes Saintly Nick took the words right out of my mouth. Keep up the awesome work!

dinahmow said...

Eight more gems to come. What a fabulous Christmas!

Debra Kay said...

This is a treasure trove! I can't wait to see the next installment.

The Unknown said...

Boy, now that would be a noisy kid.
Great art as usual Love.
love

valerie walsh said...

ha! THis is funny and wonderful!

dmmgmfm said...

Wonderful, really!

isay said...

i like the texture. this is fun!

lissa said...

love your illustrations. this one's my favorite. and wonderful poems to go with them.

Anthony Leick said...

In the words of Santa Claus, WOW!!!!

This is amazing work. Your composition is perfect and your little calling birds are very sweet.

studio lolo said...

hey, right back at ya...I love YOUR birds! I love all the latest installments...too funny and so clever! There's one other gal doing this too. Her blogger name is "Bambi really." Maybe you can fine her amongst the hundreds!
Since you were just under the wire on my giveaway, I'd love to do a bird ATC for you :) Please email me your mailing address to laurelgaylord@sbcglobal.net

Merry Christmas Cat!
Lolo

Lori Witzel said...

"born to be dialed"?!?!

OMG funny...I can hear the thundering guitars in the background.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlwLAEzHBcg

tsduff said...

I have a relentless soft spot for black birds. Nicely made :)