hollow
July 14, 2009
A while back I took this little quiz on the “Golden Compass” movie website. After taking said quiz one finds out their “animal” totem or “daemon”. Turns out mine is a raccoon. Something about being modest, assertive, spontaneous and shy. (heh!) So, that coupled with the fact that we’ve also had a wee visitor of the masked variety these past four nights in a row in our backyard, I figured I had to post this little critter.
Why he’s bowling, I’m not really sure. Seemed like a good idea at the time. I figured, if I had a little raccoon spirit following me around as a companion, he’d probably be the bowling type. Besides, raccoons, not having the most athletic bodies in the forest, would likely go for bowling as a passtime, given the option.
Ok, what this has to do with the Illustration Friday theme, “hollow” is a mystery to me. Unless you consider that the bowling ball has three finger holes hollowed out in them. No. Ok, how about, it’s the only thing my hollow brain could come up with?
Uh huh, I knew you would buy that one.
July 14, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Cutest raccoon!
July 14, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Lol! This is hilarious! I love his expression and the movement in the piece!
July 15, 2009 at 12:26 am
He is really great! The expression is so good.
July 15, 2009 at 1:24 am
I agree with Indigene. In addition to that – love the gently colors!
July 15, 2009 at 2:13 am
I love this little critter! He looks like he’s having a ball (no pun intended!)
July 15, 2009 at 7:40 am
great little raccoon nonetheless…
We had one in our yard who was just as persistent. Trying to get at the cats’ food dishes, he did not appear afraid of us. I’d scare him off, but he would just go around to the other side of our shed and try again. Cute and funny little critter, but wasn’t about to get too close to him!
July 15, 2009 at 8:07 am
This is hysterical, but your brain is ANYTHING but hollow, HA HA! It so full of the whimsical and the hilarious! That’s why I enjoy stopping by your blog. It really makes me smile!
Have a great day, lovely lady!
July 15, 2009 at 10:19 am
It’s always fun reading your post! I love this little critter, perfect posture to bowl!
Love this little one in Tom’s photo as well, great shot!
July 15, 2009 at 10:38 am
Well, regardless of the theme, I dig it! I love the texture, and forest animals doing human stuff? Comedy gold. The sillier the better. Great job!
July 15, 2009 at 10:48 am
I love this little critter, perfect posture to bowl!
Love this little one in Tom’s photo as well, great shot!
July 15, 2009 at 12:45 pm
what a cute raccoon! great expresion and movement…love it!
July 15, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Love your bowling raccoon! Great illustration
July 15, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Love your raccoon, no matter how he made it to this page. Love your illustration style!
July 15, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Bought it… lock, stock and barrel!
Now if you change your profile pic to one with a black mask and a fuzzy striped tail I’ll know you’ve gone racoon crazy… but it would be cute!!
He’s a sweetie and a darn fine bowler too!
July 16, 2009 at 10:20 am
Very cute.
July 16, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Why is he so cute!? I’m stunned stupid by the cuteness of this illustration. Great job!
July 16, 2009 at 7:17 pm
beautiful work on your blog! nice characters-I can really tell how much you enjoy drawing animals.
July 16, 2009 at 7:36 pm
July 16, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Love your style – the illustration is priceless, the text cracks me up..you are so creative! I think hollow bowling ball holes works just fine as an explanation.
July 17, 2009 at 10:48 am
Brilliant – like it!
July 20, 2009 at 6:40 am
fabulous action shot !!
July 20, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Linda,
May I contact you, about single logo with your style of art above?
Thanks,
Jody
July 20, 2009 at 4:34 pm
LOL! I love the idea of a raccoon bowling. What an imagination you have. I wouldn’t mind tossing a bowling ball at the ones that raid my feeders at night. Maybe if they took up bowling they would leave my suet alone.
July 22, 2009 at 1:12 am
Your raccoon is darling. The ones in my backyard want to eat my chickens, which lessens their appeal greatly.
July 24, 2009 at 6:28 am
I think anyone that likes bowling has a hollow head!
I love your little guy. I’ll take a peek at the photos even though Pacific Grove has turned me off completely to these guys. I never thought I’d say that about any animal, but they’re the size of cars out there and mean as the devil!