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illustration friday: signs

Here's my submission for Illustration Friday's theme of "signs"

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This is an image I just finished up last night for a German company called Teneues. I thought it would fit the IF theme with a slight stretch (there is a sign in the window of the beauty shop). Also maybe with this quote: "Harriet, I am starting to see signs that your gardening is damaging your cuticles"

Labels: illustration friday

:: posted @ 11:55 AM by claudine hellmuth::

COMMENTS:

Looks great and funny :-)

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and Cryptia : 12:27 PM

Count me in!!!

Smooch,
The Tart

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TheTart : 12:32 PM

Claudine, you know I'm a huge fan. And your stretch is very acceptable. :-)

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Willie Baronet : 12:36 PM

Lovely really..always beautiful art..with a bit of collage! so glamorous and posh!

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aeneadellaluna : 12:45 PM

How fun! What is it about those hairdryers at the salans that make me want to go to sleep?

You did a great job as always!

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Anonymous : 12:57 PM

How do you even find the time to post anything? Fantastic piece :)

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studio lolo : 1:09 PM

love the design, so much fun!

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Unknown : 1:48 PM

how fun is this! my mom did hair when i was little and we had one
of those hair dryers in our basement. we loved that clunky thing!

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kelly barton art + design : 2:30 PM

I love your style.
I remember my mother in the beauty shop.
Cata.

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Catalina Alvarez : 4:02 PM

I love the expression on the pampered woman's face. You certainly 'nailed' an era! :)

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andrea : 4:26 PM

Such a cool style. Love it!

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Anonymous : 9:33 PM

aahh the memories! i wonder what they will use this for? Love to know and wonderful work!!!

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valerie walsh : 10:32 PM

I don't think it is too much of a stretch. I like to see concepts that are not so literal. Always lovely work.

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imwithsully : 11:23 PM

Very cute as always Claudine:)

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bookbabie : 9:34 AM

I love the long legs and the 1950s feel to it.

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Designing Fairy : 1:57 PM

Love these gals...and your cards look great!

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Diane Duda : 12:00 AM

Lovely piece, Claudine! Love the color combinations.

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emilayusof : 5:04 AM

Hey Claudine! Thanks for your comment about my "signs" illo. I love yours too - I've always liked your stuff. Later...

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Elin : 10:59 PM

Nice surprise to see your piece posted. Love it, as always. Great nostalgic mood. Sallyt

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Anonymous : 12:29 PM

i love your hairdo ladies claudine!
not a stretch at all!
great looking work!!!

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Susan Schwake : 2:21 PM

You have such a fun sense of humor in your work, and the color choices are wonderful, they give a great feeling to your pieces. I always look forward to seeing your work.

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JO : 1:37 PM

Wonderful and funny! Great colors. :)

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mike r baker : 1:54 PM

from wht i know of women and their nails just bout any sign can be used to prompt u to get ur nails done. new nail color, chip nail, hang nail, faded nails,

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° : 8:01 PM

What a fun, happy piece...great vintage heads--I approve of your "slight stretch"

# posted by

Steve Morrison : 1:35 PM