Illustration Friday - yesterday

Illustration Friday - Yesterday

Looking back, Xanga Connelley  

This simple watercolour shows an innocent girl from times gone by, yesterday.

Illustration Friday 'storm'.

Illustration Friday 'storm'.

Tree in storm, Xanga Connelley

A windy day in a mild storm, this picture was painted in acrylics.

Misty storm, Xanga Connelley

It is hard to see with the storm clouds gathering, this picture was painted in acrylics.

What lies ahead, Xanga Connelley

What path will we follow, life is full of adventures and it's encouraging to see the light shining ahead.  This picture is painted in acrylics.

Illustration Friday 'wheel'.

Illustration Friday 'wheel'

Summer wheelbarrow, Xanga Connelley

Summer flowers are grown and gathered in the wheelbarrow, this picture is painted in watercolour to give a light informal approach to the subject.

Illustration Friday - 'Wings'

Illustration Friday - 'Wings'

Flower and Butterflies 1, Xanga Connelley

Butterflies floating around bright flowers.  This picture was etched into clay board with an indigo wash underneath.  Texture is an important part of this illustration and makes it tactile in the real world.

Owl, Xanga Connelley

Owls are such interesting birds with their large eyes and it is easy to see how they got the knickname 'wise old owl'.  This picture was etched out of a clay board using an indigo ink for the base colour.

Illustration Friday - Ocean

Illustration Friday weekly challenge - Ocean

Ocean, Xanga Connelley

Caught in the breaking waves the force of the wave mixed with the serenity of the ocean below.  This picture was painted in watercolour.

Surreal, Xanga Connelley

This picture evokes a sense of the surreal, floating in the infinity of the ocean the only reason she appears to be alive is from the bubbles around her head.  This picture is painted in acrylics.

Illustration Friday 'Snow'

Illustration Friday 'Snow'

'Snow',   Xanga Connelley 2012

It is so quiet and peaceful when it snows and even the birds enjoy it, especially if you can share it with someone else.  This picture is drawn with coloured pencils.

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Illustration Friday 'explore'.

Illustration Friday 'Explore'.

Explore,  Xanga Connelley

It feels like one is exploring another world whilst gliding along under neath the water.  The peace and quiet is like no where else.  I painted this picture in acrylic, which gives it depth.