By: cjhardy,
on 9/12/2009
A Halloween welcome from the neighbors, complete with pumpkin pie. Looks like someone doesn't want to share the spotlight. Illustration for magazine STORIES FOR CHILDREN.
By: cjhardy,
on 6/5/2009
Wet and slurpy, this summer treat has been around for decades. It never loses it's attraction of taste and color. The desire for this sugary treat can only be described as "craving" this weeks theme.
By: cjhardy,
on 3/27/2009
Whether Tango or Foxtrot, Mango and Lime make a delicious couple. From a children's story illustration. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 3/20/2009
The fairies are finishing their lessons seated at their tiny toadstools and the teacher is subtracting the minutes on her miniscule watch. It's a timed quiz of course from a story published by STORIES FOR CHILDREN. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 2/20/2009
There's nothing like forest life to bring an animal's instinct to life. From a watercolor children's magazine illustration. The look of English countryside is a favorite theme of mine. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 1/10/2009
All secure in their stalls, ready for their fodder to be dropped to them, the little girl earns her chance to ride. From illustration for STORIES FOR CHILDREN online magazine, a favorite theme of mine. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 12/26/2008
Inspired by a story of three cats contemplating the loss of a fellow cat. Watercolor with some PS enhancement. A definite favorite of mine and their secret moonlight meeting seems to fit the description of "clandestine". Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 12/12/2008
Somebody forgot their library voices. From an illo for STORIES FOR CHILDREN. Brings back memories of my own days of teaching. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 11/16/2008
Tea with Nana. A sweet rembrance of a little girl pretending in a bygone age. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 7/19/2008
This illo for "Enough" is an image for a childre's magazine article about the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. The portrayal of the warmth of family and having "plenty" made me think of our American celebration of Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 5/24/2008
A bit concerned that escaped lizard mightland on her "Aunt Betty" quickly emerges from the bathroom. From a scene illustrated for Stories for Children. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 5/3/2008
A simple dandelion in a rain-soaked parking lot is this week's contribution to SEED. Done in colored pencil for an online CP gallery show. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 3/21/2008
What is more annoying to a parent than lights being left on. An illustration for Stories for Children demonstrates papa put out by children leaving lights on. His solution has been to remove all light bulbs leaving this little family to fend for themselves in the dark.
By: cjhardy,
on 3/21/2008
What is more annoying to a parent than lights being left on. An illustration for Stories for Children demonstrates papa put out by children leaving lights on. His solution has been to remove all light bulbs leaving this little family to fend for themselves in the dark.
By: cjhardy,
on 3/10/2008
Fun piece of two girls creating identical gardens. Hope the fury between them is visible as they vie for first prize. From "Copycat Garden" written by Angie Frazier and illustrated for Stories for Chidlren. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 2/16/2008
This illustration was based on a story of a Czech swim coach who believed in teaching theory before allowing his students to go into the water. This delightful piece was written by Lana Krumwiede.
By: cjhardy,
on 10/5/2007
This is an unusual watercolor. My sister had a studio in a former funeral home. This was the stairway that led to the living quarters of the family and always had a flood of light on the back walls. A tremendous contrast to the stairway (hidden behind the doorway) that led to the basement work area.) It's a very "1920's building which has since been remodeled to house offices. This particular stairway remained untouched by all the updates, and I have been truly fascinated by it.
Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 9/28/2007
A gentle early morning, evocation of sadness. Who can tell the scenario; no friends, a rainy day, whatever the case, kitty brings certain comfort.
Enjoy
By: cjhardy,
on 9/16/2007
Created for a hasiddic boys school in Brooklyn, this silhouette portrays the Eastern European Jewish wedding. Silhouette is a new venue for me and I so enjoyed creating a bit of drama. Enjoy.
By: cjhardy,
on 8/17/2007
Nothing like a little shaving cream to make you CAPTAIN of your ship. From an early
illustration for BECAUSE I SAID SO by Dotti Enderle done on tinted Canson Tienes paper. Enjoy
By: cjhardy,
on 7/21/2007
A newly discovered starfish,gulls screeching overhead, calm waters in the distance, and the lighthouse that provides sentry over all.
By: cjhardy,
on 6/23/2007
Watery scene for cover of STORIES FOR CHILDREN. My view of camouflage from down under. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 5/18/2007
Poor kitty is confused by all the signs as he searches the garbage bin for pieces of comics with which to make a valentine. From MONSTER CAT VALENTINE, written by Valerie Hardin. Enjoy!
By: cjhardy,
on 4/27/2007
I can't tell if my rendition of this 1920 something home or the home itself evokes the memory. I never lived there but have been fascinated for as long as i can remember by this stucco home setting as it does today on a hillside. It represents to me a simpler time I would have loved to visit. So my contribution to this week's theme REMEMBER.
Enjoy.
By: cjhardy,
on 4/22/2007
The Polars are having a skating party on the polar icecap complete with frozen glacier. Really still playing with this rough from an image originally considered for a greeting card. Enjoy!
very nice illustration :d beatiful style a lile a lot ..
Wow! This is so great! I love all of the fun colors and detail. You really have a great style.