mrrogersvalentine

As a child of the late 70's early 80's... I can vouch that a consistent presence of comfort and care came from a daily dose of Mr.Rogers Neighborhood.
I was lucky to have a great family, support system and lots of love- for those kids that maybe weren't as blessed I can imagine the impact of this special show was far more meaningful. A person that was there everyday speaking seemingly just to you about how wonderful and unique you are.

Illustration Friday (IF:) theme of the week is "popular" which I think could apply to v-day... and it doesn't take a genius to figure out why. The more "love"and attention you get- the more popular you are. I like Mr. R's approach- we're ALL special and deserving of care, credit and respect.

So on this most commercialized of all days- where if you are single you either a player or pariah... I'm kickin it old school lil kid valentines day and wishing you all a big hug from me- your illustrating neighbor.

IF: Twirl

a photo by Kairn Design on Flickr.

This weeks Illustration Friday is "twirl".
There's something so sweet about a little girl being twirled by her dad, I remember wanting to spin and spin, feeling like a ballerina.

Grounded

 
a photo by Kairn Design on Flickr.

A long overdue Illustration Friday creation- but now a new favorite.

It's funny how we all run around trying new things and new places- how the world is a much much smaller place than it was even a generation ago. Then people could live entire lives in one town without a thought, entire families lived in the same houses (by choice)... setting down roots wasn't a question- it was a way of life.

Now it's a conscious thought, a choice and in that- a state of being grounded and home in your own two shoes.

Illus.Friday: Ferocious

This weeks theme? "Ferocious" and of course I didn't first think of war... or wild animals... anything even remotely terrifying- nope! I instantly thought of cute fuzzy lil puppies shaking the stuffing out of their toys.

Ferocious lil munchkins that they are. Ferociously adorable.

Experimenting with a newish-style I haven't used in a while, tough thing about illustrating is keeping a consistent look in all that you create- like quality control with images. It's not unlike musicians- Coldplay sounds like Coldplay... you hear a song you can recognize it's them. They don't sound like The Rolling Stones or Bob Marley- it's brand (band) recognition. 

Guess all creatives are in the same boat when it comes to that. 

Anyhow, hope you like my terrifying lil fluffy studio assistant.