Friday, May 30, 2008

IF : Baby




I think I'll just let the image and music speak for itself this week.


Have a lovely, peaceful weekend!
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52 comments:

  1. TeriMay 30, 2008 4:10 PM

    So sweet!!

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  2. Nancy Bea MillerMay 30, 2008 5:18 PM

    This is just WONDERFUL! And the background music is perfect. Makes me want to go to Africa and help build villages and save endangered animals.


    (And thank you so much for your heartwarming comment on my Baby piece and upcoming show announcement...your heart is just so big! I feel grateful to know you.)

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  3. AnonymousMay 30, 2008 6:03 PM

    I love Ladysmith Black Mambazo and what a perfect accompaniment to this beautiful piece.

    ... and what a majestic, wonderful animal (and her baby) to honor this week! Great stuff as usual Laurel!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. MimMay 30, 2008 6:06 PM

    Oh..lovely, lovely, lovely!

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  5. studio loloMay 30, 2008 6:33 PM

    AAAGGGHHH! I just noticed I have the tails reflected on the wrong side of the water. Big DUH! I'll fix it at the studio tomorrow and repost. That's what I get for trying to rush this .
    But thanks to all of you have have left nice comments anyway :)

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  6. pretty dayMay 30, 2008 9:07 PM

    This is really beautiful! It's very moving.

    I got your comment about living nearby- I'll look you up next time I'm in your area.

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  7. isay May 30, 2008 11:44 PM

    so beautiful!

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  8. MickMay 31, 2008 8:15 AM

    I suppose it's why the last few, reworked details are called the tail end? What, do I hear groaning? :D

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  9. RobertaMay 31, 2008 9:28 AM

    Another great one !
    I love the whole experience of your blog.

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  10. parisa mahmoudiMay 31, 2008 10:34 AM

    So lovely!!!

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  11. froggie is...May 31, 2008 11:04 AM

    my son is looking at this one with me, lolo...listening to ladysmith b, whom he ADORES! he's in awe and that takes some doing as he's got insane taste...i can almost feel him going on safari, in his mind, right thru this painting, riding another elephant. awessome! :))

    thanks so much for sharing this one!

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  12. AnonymousMay 31, 2008 11:38 AM

    I so look forward to your IF's. You do it over and over, again and again..... the magnificence of your talent and heart.

    Love,
    Judy

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  13. AnonymousMay 31, 2008 11:39 AM

    So gorgeous. You are brilliant. And I so love your music—all my favorites.



    Happy weekend to you too.



    xoElizabeth

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  14. steveMay 31, 2008 12:27 PM

    This could be one of my faves from you yet Laurel. The reflection and the way it's composed, etc. Yes, I should let the image speak for itself. :)

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  15. marcisendersMay 31, 2008 1:20 PM

    Beautiful!

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  16. AmmonMay 31, 2008 4:31 PM

    That is beautiful! One of my favorites of your always awesome work.

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  17. studio loloMay 31, 2008 5:50 PM

    All fixed!! I'm happy now :)

    Thanks for all of your wonderful comments. I'll buy you all a drink!

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  18. atomicvelvetsighMay 31, 2008 6:32 PM

    awww this is sooo adorable!!!! what a peaceful sight! now im off to bed.. *sigh* have a great week!

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  19. Kim de YoungMay 31, 2008 6:46 PM

    Your artwork is so touching and special, I am so glad you share it with us. This is my new favorite. The music amplifies the feeling too. Bravo!

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  20. FourborneMay 31, 2008 7:25 PM

    Beautiful work.

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  21. ELLA ELVIANAMay 31, 2008 9:01 PM

    wow, amazing scene.. great job!

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  22. RalucaJune 01, 2008 2:33 AM

    such a beautiful image with atmosphere and message!I love it!!You know how to create a magic surroundings to the illo!

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  23. Laurel NeustadterJune 01, 2008 5:38 AM

    Beautiful colors and landscape. Very nice!

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  24. S. CollierJune 01, 2008 7:13 AM

    lovely, perfect!

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  25. FaruffaJune 01, 2008 9:02 AM

    Wonderful atmosphere!!!

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  26. Tony LaRoccaJune 01, 2008 9:16 AM

    Ah, but can the mother flip the baby up onto her back with her trunk? :) Sweet illo.

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  27. Willie BaronetJune 01, 2008 9:34 AM

    I love me some elephants. And btw, that sista is NO mista. :-)

    Freakshow.

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  28. ValeriannahJune 01, 2008 1:38 PM

    Another awesome illustration! Love the look and feel. Perfect music to accompany it as well.

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  29. soulbrushJune 01, 2008 2:20 PM

    wow wow wow, your ellies are truly sweet and remind me of my lovely africa...gorgeous, you are such an inspiration to all artists. hugs and lotsa wfs and have a good week.and of course ladysmith black mambazo who i have seen in consert, they rock!

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  30. tusenJune 01, 2008 2:47 PM

    I love the sweeping landscape and the elephants are lovely. Great picture.

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  31. AnonymousJune 02, 2008 2:18 AM

    This is such a beautiful illustration - and it's wonderful to listen to the music too. I love your artwork and blog - it's a magical place to visit!

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  32. Josh (musarter)June 02, 2008 11:06 AM

    Sweet image for "baby." Great composition and palette.

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  33. ConnieJune 02, 2008 11:14 AM

    Hiya! Sorry, I didn't mean to cause you trouble with the coffee. Glad you like my 'mom'. Your image is wonderful and I am going to sit back and live with it while I enjoy your music; I'll leave the site up while I go about my business here. By the way, do you know Alexander McCall Smith's series of life enhancing novels about 'The No 1 Lady's Detective Agency' which take place in Botswana?

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  34. human beingJune 02, 2008 1:19 PM

    wow your blog is amazing...
    hi Studio lolo! so glad you dropped by my blog; and thanks for your encouraging comment...(wrote for you there)
    now i can see the world through your beautiful eyes... love your artworks... all of them invited me to pause and ponder...(this baby elephant is so cute...)
    and that painting on the header... breathtaking... you have painted my soul... i'm in love with American Indians' life and art... and horses and CROWS....love the symbolism.

    hope you won't be sorry for inviting a talkative crow...
    :D

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  35. human beingJune 02, 2008 1:41 PM

    on a second look, i thought maybe it's not a crow and i just wanted to see it as a crow...
    is it?

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  36. Ellen ByrneJune 02, 2008 4:43 PM

    wow. wow WOW!!!!!!

    I LOVE EVERYTHING about this! Was sure you would use your gorillas but there is no end to inspiration for animal lovers. VERY COOL!

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  37. studio loloJune 02, 2008 5:09 PM

    dear HB...yes, it's a raven or crow. It's whatever you wish it to be! I paint ravens/crows in a lot of my work. I'm gladit resonates with you, and I'm very pleased you spent some time here. I hope you'll visit now and again.

    XX
    Lolo

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  38. HeatherJune 02, 2008 6:48 PM

    This is fabulous. It really evokes emotion, is beautiful to look at and has that spark that makes it special.

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  39. BoboJune 02, 2008 11:31 PM

    Guess what, your illustration is moving, I feel like watching a movie now!

    Perfect match of the picture and the background music.

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  40. Vicki SmithJune 03, 2008 4:34 AM

    Very striding image!

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  41. AnonymousJune 03, 2008 12:18 PM

    Ah...I feel more relaxed already! What a peaceful image!!!

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  42. edJune 04, 2008 1:29 AM

    Beautiful concept and great image composition! This image makes me dream, so magic atmosphere!!!

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  43. AnonymousJune 04, 2008 1:38 AM

    this is wonderful! so sweet and touching.

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  44. human beingJune 04, 2008 4:55 AM

    oh glad it's a raven... thanks Lolo.
    sure i'll be a frequent visitor... i love your art... very original an thought-provoking...
    i love the works which keep me pondering on their hidden meaning...
    love and peace...

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  45. neilornsteinJune 04, 2008 7:43 AM

    this seems like a different style than your usual. Very graphic. You should consider using the design for a print- a woodblock maybe?

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  46. Sharon TomlinsonJune 04, 2008 8:08 AM

    Beautiful and touching moment captured.
    I just had to come and thank you for your visit this morning. Because you see you solved the problem. I knew it would mean something to someone. I'm talking about the broken strand of pearls that went unmentioned at the wedding. I knew why the twins had a triple strand but I couldn't figure out what happend to hers. Broken of course. Do you think she intentionly broke them just to use down the front of her dress. She has always been the "different" sister.
    Thanks,

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  47. AndyDoodlerJune 04, 2008 9:10 AM

    Perfect!!! is all I gotta say--
    and peaceful weekend to you Laurel

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  48. Sharon TomlinsonJune 04, 2008 6:34 PM

    I'm back. You are right, she is not bratty and does sometime feel invisable. I checked, the shower curtain dress color was "flesh" And tonight, I will be the one to tell her, "she's enough"
    But seriously, they have all enjoyed the attention this week...me too.

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  49. PatrickJune 04, 2008 9:04 PM

    Very nice scene, and a really great take on the topic.

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  50. valerie walshJune 05, 2008 10:31 AM

    It makes me feel as though i'm there :)

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  51. AnonymousJune 08, 2008 8:51 AM

    Did you make of to Africa while we weren't looking? This is one amazing piece of work, my friend.

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  52. laurenJune 13, 2008 9:44 AM

    i love this

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