4 February 2009

Illustration Friday - Flawed


Here's a portrait of my Ted, now in his 50's! I hesitate to call him flawed.. well loved and worn, more like! Perhaps even Wabi Sabi? If you've never heard of Wabi Sabi do take a look at my previous post for an explanation of this Japanese aesthetic.
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19 comments:

  1. Anonymous4 February 2009 at 21:05

    It often knows the expression of a difficult word of Japan.

    The bear's stuffed animal might be very valued and it play well.

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  2. Catilustre4 February 2009 at 22:04

    Lovely bear...I like those toys being with us for the whole life, this kind of"flawed" is not a bad one !

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  3. Denise Gallagher4 February 2009 at 22:58

    I love this bear! I have a special fondness for old well-loved stuffed toys... and this fellow is just wonderful!
    I like your snail for "climbed," too.

    Thanks for your kind comment and have a terrific day!

    Denise

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  4. Diane Duda4 February 2009 at 23:13

    i think he's beautiful. :)

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  5. IzComics4 February 2009 at 23:22

    Nice job !! well done, I really like it

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  6. Zari5 February 2009 at 04:19

    what a lovely bear! I can imagine how much you love him...after 50 years!!! a beautiful and special bear...not flawed at all!

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  7. Peter Breese5 February 2009 at 07:00

    He looks young for his age! Beautiful.

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  8. Roberta5 February 2009 at 07:48

    The best kind of friends are the ones with a few flaws...
    your work is gorgeous BTW!

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  9. Gail5 February 2009 at 07:59

    I never really had a teddy bear, that I kept for that long. Lots of cherished memories.

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  10. joseph's art and stuff5 February 2009 at 09:42

    Great job with this, great rendering and line work!

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  11. ELLA ELVIANA5 February 2009 at 09:43

    wow great drawing! the details...amazing.

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  12. Bella Sinclair5 February 2009 at 10:13

    Gorgeous portrait of a well loved friend! My daughter has a matted-down stuffed dog, but she wouldn't trade it for the world. All the matted fur represents years of love. Beautiful pencil work -- and I loved reading about Wabi Sabi. Your cat portrait is amazing, and truly reflects Ed Young!

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  13. Jess von I5 February 2009 at 14:06

    A most wonderful sketch of Ted :D He looks very loved!

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  14. Caroline5 February 2009 at 18:11

    Thanks all, for your lovely comments! Ted will be very pleased to learn that he has been much admired today!

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  15. christine grove6 February 2009 at 12:21

    Aw...sweet teddy bear. He's so well loved! Reminds of the dog my son has. Has slept with him every night for 11 years but don't tell him I told you that;)

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  16. Nina Seven N76 February 2009 at 12:53

    fabulous detail! he does look well loved, thanks for sharing.

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  17. Eric Barclay10 February 2009 at 11:02

    My daughter has a purple monkey that's beyond recognition. I don't know how many times we've sewn his nose back on. Really wonderful illustration and excellent details.

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  18. Coreopsis10 February 2009 at 22:20

    I don't know how I missed this last week, but I really like this drawing--the textures and lines, understated, but very clean.

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  19. studio lolo12 February 2009 at 00:19

    Oh he warms my heart! Lovely drawing and tribute.

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