michelle allen - illustration friday - safari
one thing i've always wanted to participate in is illustration friday.
i had a few minutes to spare and thought... why not NOW.
it didn't have to be too involved.
or too thought out.
or even painted or perfect!
alyson b. stanfield of art biz coach had a great post the other day about, something to the effect of-
if you say your an artist, or wanna be an artist...
then MAKE ART!
a lot of it comes down to that.
we can spend so much time and moolah taking all the right workshops, buying the best books,
spending endless hours perusing the web all without taking a single step towards actually DOING ART.
Hehehe, cute illustrations! Is it you and your girls? Have a great weekend!
Annia.
Posted by: Annia (MaPetiteBowtique) | May 20, 2011 at 02:52 AM
yeah that's true...i was so reluctant to start I.F because i thought it would be too much to do - now i'm really addicted to it and love it!!
Posted by: shayna | May 20, 2011 at 03:24 AM
Awesome, Michelle! Way to dive in! SO cute!! :)
Posted by: Shelly Massey | May 20, 2011 at 04:27 AM
This is great. I love IF. I haven't done it in awhile. I'll have to look what the prompt is today.
Posted by: Gina | May 20, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Opps hit the enter button too fast. I love your drawing. Thats exactly it. As long as you make art, its great!
Posted by: Gina | May 20, 2011 at 04:29 AM
L-O-V-E your approach to the theme. Pests in training! Ha, ha, ha... that just cracks me up!
Congrats on your first If.
Now I´ve gotta go make some metal-art! :-)
Posted by: Spindelmaker | May 20, 2011 at 05:16 AM
I wish I could draw like you - you just whip it out!! When I paint I have to do a chalk outline. Otherwise, it is "what the heck is that" city! Hope you have an awesome weekend!!
Posted by: Melissa Irvin | May 20, 2011 at 05:59 AM
you are so right my friend! I was thinking about that last night...how much time this week have I spent drooling over everyone elses blogs and art...then forgot to make any of my own! YIKES! I decided i need to set a timer for myself when Im online! LOVE this piece for illustration friday! Yay for you taking the step and just doing it!!hope you have an awesome weekend!!
Posted by: Tammy M | May 20, 2011 at 08:05 AM
This is great! Very fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! These little bugs may need a little book to tell their story. hehe. How's the house coming along?
Posted by: Valerie | May 20, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Amen sister ~ you are preaching to the choir!
Posted by: Island Cottage Art and Design | May 20, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Love it!!!
Posted by: Angela | May 20, 2011 at 09:50 AM
I've been interested in Illustration Friday too! Maybe I'll give it a try. Your pests are so funny! :-)
Posted by: alysse | May 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM
You are so talented! Love it =)
Posted by: Natalie | May 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM
I love it!!! It's like me and my two little boys!!! :)
Posted by: Lindsay | May 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM
great illustration!!! i just joined paint party friday and it is a great way to keep your inspiration going!
Posted by: Kimberly Roberts | May 21, 2011 at 05:15 AM
I was just thinking/battling/conflicted about this! Love it. I just need to get off the computer & create... Thanks Michelle. Adorable... as always!
Posted by: Erin Leigh | May 22, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I've been thinking about IF too...thanks for inspiring me to get going!
Posted by: Nic Hohn | May 22, 2011 at 11:16 PM
This post has been swirling in my head...I can't get it out. "If you say you wanna be an artist...then MAKE ART!" Thanks for the reminder.
Posted by: kate | June 04, 2011 at 10:16 AM