Saturday, April 24, 2010

Saturday Faves


Just want to share something cool I found the other day. I love art that is thorough, and if you go through this whole online piece, you will see what I mean by the very last picture. That's thorough! This is also an example of turning your joy into something lucrative. Hope you enjoy it.
And the Pursuit of Happiness by Maira Kalman In Love With A. Lincoln

Hey, Lincoln and I love the same music—The Magic Flute. Although . . . he probably would have shunned this adaption. Oh Smurf!






Here is a beautiful illustration, from where I do not know. Just another rare internet find. I think I was a mermaid in another life . . .






10 comments:

  1. That is an amazing Lincoln thing on Twitter, Amy - a lot of work went into that, eh? Nice top too.

    I can't bring myself to watch the Smurfs vid - sorry. Maybe I'll have a go tonight, after a few drinks to give me courage.

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  2. Cute top! I'm currently editing a ms. with mermaids. (not mine) I've always been fascinated by them too.

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  3. That's okay. I'll sum it up for you. "I found a smurfy flute!" "Really? That's smurfs!" "Oh smurf! I forgot to smurf myself today." See? Nothing missed.

    Karen- We're kindred spirits indeed.

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  4. Okay, now I am experiencing the I hate myself thing. I'm taking the pictures down. Shew.

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  5. Who doesn't love the smurfs, LOL.

    Beautiful picture, very interesting :)

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  6. It is pretty, isn't it? I'm curious as to why the one in front is a regular human, though. Hmm . . .

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  7. Gotta love the Smurfs. Ah, the memories.

    Lovely illustration.

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  8. The one in front is YOU. Froliking amongst the sirens.

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  9. Awww, I kind of saw that too Cro. I wonder if I can find a waterproof laptop?

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