Moleskine 5"x8" Large SketchBook (Click to enlarge)This is my contribution to the Spirit of the Gulf Challenge, a little hermit crab. I haven't lived here long enough to appreciate The Gulf, but I know what kind of impact the recent crisis is causing to the marine life there. My wife had a hermit crab once named Coconut she bought from Gulf Shores. Eventhough small, but he has helped me to relate and appreciate what's wonderful and beautiful there.
Suzanne McDermott challenged "every artist who receives this invitation to make one drawing, painting, collage — or to use whatever medium you work in — to create a piece of beauty with love and gratitude to honor some scene or living being in the Gulf. Thank you to Dan Kent for inviting me to participate in this challenge, and thank you all for your kind comments in my previous post.
Just an update from my side, I went to Atlanta for a 4-day vacation with my wife and her friend Lindsay last week. I was fortunate to be able to visit the Georgia Aquarium, the Coca-Cola Factory, the CNN Studio, and the Museum of Natural History. That's why I couldn't find the time to day because I was overly distracted and was having too much fun ^^
I know it's been long due, the Printing shop in Breaux Bridge is still "working" on getting the postcard printed. At the same time they're probably printing something else that I've been working on too. I shall reveal them soon enough when the time is right. Remember that I haven't been posting not because I haven't been drawing ;)
Congratulations, Alex, on your submission to the "Spirit of the Gulf! It is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Alex! I'm so pleased for your contribution. — It's a great addition. Good to know you!
ReplyDeleteI love the hermit crab. We had a hermit crab from Gulf Shores years ago and I had forgotten all about him until I saw your drawing.
ReplyDeleteI need to do a picture for "Spirit of the Gulf" - we lived in St. Pete, FL for years and there is a part of my heart that lives for the time spent on Gulf beaches.
The colors in that hermit crab are amazing! Wonderfully done - glad you accepted my invite!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you were in Atlanta - that makes you seem not so far away - my son goes to school there (but he's home for the summer).
*squeals* I absolutely adore hermit crabs, so I was so excited when you did this! You added all the pretty colors and really made it come to life.
ReplyDeleteProud of you, Love!
Who knew a crab could be so beautiful and have such a sweet face? Super little painting of him.... her? lol nancy
ReplyDeleteLove this hermit crab! And how exciting about your postcard being printed and the other "exciting" thing...can't wait to hear all about them!
ReplyDeleteThis is so good Alex, amazing colours!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly beautiful Alex and a fabulous contribution for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Alex. I love the way you used color.
ReplyDeleteSupercute crab! I already missed your postings and drawings, glad you're back. Although, having too much fun (is there such a thing??) is the very best (and justifiable) excuse for anything. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to find out what else you've been up to! (I bet you just don't tell yet because then some people will start being annoying again and keep asking for it, heh XD )
Great hermit crab, you render exactly how they are, beautiful and so much fun to look at.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful crab Alex.. So nice to know of your submission to the 'Spirit of Gulf'.. I feel so sorry for all the wildlife that's been affected by the oil spill.. it's heart breaking :(
ReplyDeleteStunning colors, Alex. Have a great time in Atlanta.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Alex! It sounds like you had a wonderful time in Atlanta! Can't wait to see what else you've been up to!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. the gulf coast is my favorite place of all time- i hope it doesn't get dessimated by this oil thing...
ReplyDeleteGreat drawing. The trip sounds great.
ReplyDeleteYou made the little hermit crab so beautiful, with those colors! It's called "bernard l'ermite" in french (why Bernard, I don't know : ) !)
ReplyDeleteI hope you both enjoyed your vacation!
Wow, this could be a poster for the gulf region. This is super. I love all that color you have in your hermit crab. Glad you had too much fun to be able to keep up! Everyone needs some time like that.
ReplyDeleteLove the little crab! And it is such à great challenge too!
ReplyDeleteI've never really thought of hermit crabs as beautiful before, but you sure made this guy lovely and adorable. Wonderful, wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteAlex- you are a FABULOUS artist!! The colors on your hermit crab are just stunning- his spirit shines through. It's nice to see art in light of this horrible disaster.
ReplyDeleteYour family trip to Atlanta looks like such fun! So glad you shared the photos- thank you.
I'm looking forward to seeing your future reveals!
BTW- thank you for your very uplifting message on my blog today- you really made my day.
Alex, beautiful colors you used here! By the way, I love the new blog header - very creative, and the blog background colors. You might want to darken the words, though, as I can barely see them.
ReplyDeleteFantastic hermit crab! I love those colors and his cute expression. This is a great contribution to the challenge. Looks like Atlanta was a fun time. I look forward to seeing your work in print!
ReplyDeleteOH, just checked in with you for the day, and I see that you have a lovely new banner! BTW, I would love to know how you created it!
ReplyDeleteAlex! this is s gorgeous! I want one. Have you set u a shop yet at Etsy? Or I'll trade you for a print of one of my creatures. This is just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Alex, love the colours.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your new project
Thanks for the info on banners! I just made one for my blog using Publisher. (it's the only one I could figure out!)
ReplyDeleteGreat architectural design for this aquarium!
ReplyDeleteand i am amazed by this vibrant and beautiful hermit crab. you have great sense of colours! must learn from you