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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Illustration Friday #1 - Adapt


"Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative."
H.G.Wells
My header, as you very well see, came handy for the topic of Illustration Friday - Adapt. The little boat is trying to adapt itself to the tumultuous fury of the ocean. Its just like us trying to stay calm amid the tyranny of the circumstances and personas!
PS:This illo was done as part of my practise, mirroring a picture given to me.
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35 comments:

  1. ZéMay 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    good!!
    I love your blog!!
    thanks!

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  2. Deepa GopalMay 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Welcome and thanks for your comment. Do visit again:)

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  3. CalliMay 30, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Nice work! Love the concept, and colours!

    Have a lovely weekend!
    ~Calli

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  4. Lynn CohenMay 31, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Adapting...something that we do each day we arise for a new day.
    Hugs!

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  5. CarolineMay 31, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    You are such an inspiration! Lifting my spirits just in the nick of time! thank you! I think we should come up with our own day theme!! I am going to start "come sketch with me thursdays!! where we do what we want!!
    you rock!

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  6. UnknownMay 31, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Deepa :) I am not from Ullal, but from the heart of Mangalore. Grew up close to Milagres.

    Sharon

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  7. DelwynMay 31, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Hi there deepazartz

    It's a lovely piece -
    I like the way the waves have a look of the yin-yang symbol about them

    Happy days

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  8. SayliMay 31, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    nice deepa!
    how r u tday?
    have a gr8 week ahead!

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  9. SayliMay 31, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    by the way can i choose one of you Atcs?

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  10. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Hey Calli...glad to see you. Thanks a ton:)

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  11. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Very true, Lynn! That seems to be the way of life:)


    Caroline...welcome bac...and I am happy to've done you some good. Thats a great idea and lemme see whether I can catch up coz its the beginning of weekend here with lots of work!!! And therez already an IMT!

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  12. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Thanks sharon for the reply. No probs, the dinner is still on you..hehe


    Delwyn, thats a nice observation! I liked it! Thanks:)

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  13. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    hey sayli...am fine! you too have a nice week ahead. The atcs are all taken away... but will surely make one for you.

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  14. Loni EdwardsMay 31, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I love the contrasts in this piece. Very well done!

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  15. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Welcome and Thanks a zillion Loni.
    Do keep visiting:)

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  16. Amritorupa Kanjilal May 31, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Deepa i told you before, i simply loved your header. it is very sinister and ominous.
    i loved also the message you gave along wth the picture. though if you ask me, the little boat doesn't seem to have much of a chance :)

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  17. Mahesh SindbandgeMay 31, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Well a message to living beings....Good...:)

    I liked the picture having dark theme with hidden messages...:)

    I know i know...boats( we ) hardly have a chance....

    cheers

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  18. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I knw, I knw dear...you said tht! But l'girl...don't be carried away by its puny appearance, it might fight its way to the shore:)

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  19. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Thumba thanks mahesh. I will ask u to read what I wrote to l'girl...
    don't you agree now?
    Thanks once again:)

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  20. carenMay 31, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I love your blog! I found you through Bella. I will be back often.

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  21. studio loloMay 31, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I was just thinking I have to remember to tell you how much I love your header and then I scrolled down...wow! It's so perfect for Illustration Friday!

    Welcome by the way...your first one!
    ;)

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  22. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Welcome to my blog and thank you so much Caren. Bella is incredible! Do keep visiting:)

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  23. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Lolo...thanks a zillion! I am so glad that you made your visit to my blog. You made my day!

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  24. Aniket ThakkarMay 31, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    That's what we do each day and each living moment right? Adapt to whatever life throws at us. Make the best of what we have. Loved the theme and the painting portrays the thought extremely well.

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  25. Deepa GopalMay 31, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Absolutely true!!
    Thanks Ani!

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  26. BTJune 1, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    I just love that illustration and the swirling curling waves.

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  27. Deepa GopalJune 1, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    The waves... I like the motion of it too,Gina:)

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  28. studio loloJune 1, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    The King is yours my friend ;)

    Surprise me! I love nature themes. Maybe knowing I'm moving back to my original roots will help you decide which atc to send to me.

    yay!
    xx

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  29. Bella SinclairJune 1, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Hooray! An Illustration Friday! I think I told you this before, but I love this picture, and I love that it is your header. The light house is very symbolic and beautiful. I love the light emanating from it. And the waves and the stars and the subtle flowers. I love it!

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  30. marianneJune 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    This is beautiful and so is your header!

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  31. yoon seeJune 1, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    The header is very beautiful and I really admire it from near the monitor and from as close as to my heart.
    I love the the radiant lights of the light house and ocean wave dancing ashore....
    Dreaming and rhythmatic:)

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  32. Deepa GopalJune 1, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Thank you so very much Lolo!!! I am Excited! The Raven King is mine:)
    Sure, will try to surprise you:)

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  33. Deepa GopalJune 1, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    OMG Bella! Your description made me fall in love with my own pic! Thanks a ton!

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  34. Deepa GopalJune 1, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Marianne...thanks for your visit and your kind comments:)

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  35. Deepa GopalJune 1, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Hey Yoon C, Thanks dear! Thank you so much.

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