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Win a Three-month Plus Membership – 12 for 2010, Day Seven
Ads News | December 26th 2009 by adsense news
As part of the seventh day of 12 for 2010 , we’re giving away a free 3-month membership to Plus . Entries are open to everybody – Plus members and non-Plus members alike. Entering only takes a few seconds, since all you’ve got to read more
Buster Brown and a phalanx of Bloomingdale Santas
The Bowery Boys: NYC History | December 21st 2009 by The Bowery Boys
Happy holidays! The good news is there will actually be a new podcast posted this week, by the evening of Christmas eve or Christmas morning, depending on the reliability of my available internet. The bad news is, this blog will probably not be updat read more
The town atop the steepest standard gauge railroad grade in the U…
Appalachian History | December 17th 2009
This recent private commission by cut paper collage artist Alice Feagan depicts the small town of Saluda in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded originally as a rest stop for weary train travelers and made famous by its annual Coon Dog D read more
What Are Big Boys Made Of?
Saurly Yours | December 14th 2009
Here is Tiger Woods representing Tag Heur ("Tagged Her"... which he certainly did: Multiple times, with multiple women). The ad asks "What are you made of?"You know what? That's a great question!An old nursery rhyme says that little boys are made of read more
Fire Hydrant Halloween Costume
Clothmatters | December 11th 2009 by Connie McBride Johnson
The theme for Pin Doll Alley's October swap was 'Halloween Card.' Members were asked to create a pin from a photograph or illustration on any Halloween Card of their choice. The card I selected showed a young boy dressed in a fire hydrant costume and read more
Acrylic Chopping Boards by Shinzi Katoh
Design Blog :: SPGRA | December 9th 2009 by Desing Blog :: SPGRA
Are you tired of white/wooden chopping boards? How about these charming ones with Shinza Katoh's illustration? They are easily cleaned as they are made of acrylic plastic. Your cooking time might become more fun. APPLE FLOWER APPLE DOG FARMYARD ANI read more
TOP TEN PHOTO GALLERIES: Most Viewed of 2009
Interesting finds | December 4th 2009 by Jason
10. Rare Animals Photographed: Giant Armadillo, Short-Eared Dog, More In a picture from the tenth most viewed National Geographic News photo gallery of 2009, a short-eared dog focuses on a camera trap in Peru’s Amazon rain forest. Camera traps read more
Children's Cards
Lydia & Pugs | December 2nd 2009
Introducing children's cards from Lydia & Pugs! I've been asked by a few people if I have designed children's cards with dogs. I originally offered a Little Girl Silhouette Card walking her pug, however, other dog owners wanted the variety other read more
A Bit Odd...
Religious | November 30th 2009
This is the opening illustration from my sermon yesterday. People thought it was amusing:Just a few days after Halloween, one of our neighbors here in town began stringing Christmas lights on his house. I suppose it was no real surprise, because this read more
Plasticine: Wallace and Gromit
LEGO for All | November 26th 2009 by Mickey Serene
Wallace and GromitWallace and Gromit have reached twenty years old and they don’t look a day older than when Nick Park first created them in 1989. Google have honoured their birthday with a special illustration on their homepage (see above).The cha read more
Cute Hippo T-Shirts and Gifts
Toxiferous Designs | November 24th 2009 by tox iferous
Can you look at this cute hippo and not crack a smile? He is definitely happy and plump.This sweet, adorable hippopotamus illustration features a cute and fun purple cartoon hippo with a very happy expression on his face! This truly great hippo art i read more
DON'T BET THE LUNCH MONEY
DOG SHOW POOP | November 23rd 2009 by Billy Wheeler
One of the reasons we like dog shows, is the outcomes are unpredictable. Oh, there are those who believe that the winners are predetermined going into a show and we admit to doing a bit of handicapping ourselves. However, we frequently say, “Don read more
Lesruba Designs | Review and Giveaway
The Dirty Shirt | November 21st 2009 by Jennifer
Lesruba Designs features happy illustration and whimsical art on kids t-shirts, dog lover sweatshirts, baby creepers, toddler tees, jerseys and other apparel. In addition to clothing you’ll find original illustration holiday gifts, ballet gif read more
You CAN teach an old dog a new trick....
A Shelter from the Storm | November 20th 2009 by MissKris
(Illustration from PictureBook) Jo Frost is my heroine. Because my years of parenthood are behind me and I know by the results of how my two children turned out that I did a very good job at it, thankyouverymuch -- and let's not forget Dear Hubby's c read more
CorgiButts contest
Confessions of a Corgi | November 19th 2009 by Esther
Gibson of Corgi Butts is holding another contest in honor of gaining 100 Followers!Click here to enter to win a custom blog heading or a custom illustration of your dog :) read more
GIVEAWAY: Sweet William 2010 Calendar
Daydream Lily | November 17th 2009 by Liss
This weeks giveaway is a beautiful Sweet William 2010 illustration calendar. The calendar features 12 cards with a different illustration from the Sweet William range on each. Each card measures 15 x 10 cm (6 x 4 inches) ready for you to display as read more
7 Fresh Design of Justin Van Genderen
Orphicpixel | November 17th 2009 by Marlon Cureg
Five months ago when I made a post featuring the superb designs of Justin Van Genderen, and to continue to showcase his great work I collected his new design as part of this post to provide a fresh ideas and inspiration to all. Justin Van Genderen is read more
Blue Koi Fish T-Shirts and Gifts
Toxiferous Designs | November 15th 2009 by tox iferous
I do love koi and I really like the color blue so here's a blue koi design for today!This beautiful and striking blue koi illustration features a bright blue koi fish with brilliant colored scales along with stylized soft blue cherry blossom petals! read more
Neon Jukebox T-Shirts and Gifts
Toxiferous Designs | November 14th 2009 by tox iferous
I've been meaning to make some jukebox art for ages now so I took it upon myself to make today the day! I went with some really, really bright colors on this one.This cool retro jukebox vector art illustration features a stylish jukebox in bright and read more
Some Dachshunds have all the luck
Daily Dachshund and Dog News | November 12th 2009 by Scottie News
Take Moxie, for example. This long-haired, pearl-wearing Dachshund got to live in Frank Llloyd Wright's famous Fallingwater house along with all her brothers and sister. Now, the lucky wiener dog's story is being told in the beautiful book, The Dachs read more
Retro Brown Flowers T-Shirts and Gifts
Toxiferous Designs | November 12th 2009 by tox iferous
I'm feeling very retro today and have also been really loving the brown and orange color combination these days! I thought I'd celebrate both with this floral design.This lovely retro floral illustration features pretty vintage inspired brown flowers read more
Most scavengers do not come in the dead of night and hide their f…
WORDS OF WISDOM - READING ROOM | November 10th 2009
I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW TEARS STARTED ROLLING DOWN MY FACE WHEN I WALKED INTO A BIG SUPERMARKET SOME YEARS AGO. I NOTICED A PICTURE ON THE COVER OF A NEWSPAPER OF A LITTLE LOYAL DOG PATIENTLY WAITING NEXT TO&nbs read more
What time is it?
Sugar Frosted Goodness! | November 10th 2009
My Illustration tribute to a new awesome show being worked on at Cartoon Network Studios, a.k.a Adventure Time by Pendleton Ward.www.chogrin.comThe show won't premiere until 2010, but get acquainted with Finn and Jake and what to expect by looking at read more
Lydia & Pugs Facebook Giveaway!
Lydia & Pugs | November 9th 2009
Lydia & Pugs now has a Facebook page! Hop on over to your Facebook account and become a fan of Lydia & Pugs! We are officially launching our fan page and want YOU to join!Become a fan so we can connect with you about new items and designs, do read more
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UnStrungSisters | November 6th 2009 by UnStrungSisters
Erin here -We would like to thank Elizabeth Caldwell Illustration and Designs for featuring us on her blog! Be sure to check out her up and coming Etsy shop - ecdesign. Since Amy added a picture of her dog in the previous posting I thought I wo read more
“Draw The Dog” Post-Election Day Bo And President Obama
DoggyBlurb | November 4th 2009 by Kim
One of our favorite websites, Draw The Dog has produced a very special Obama and Bo inspired illustration post election day. The illustration pictures portray Bo “marking his territory” outside the white house on a fire hydrant. Sitting read more
RE: Owen Wilson as Marmaduke
Poodle Bitch is Happy to Muse | November 3rd 2009 by Poodle Bitch
Poodle Bitch rarely reads comic strips. She prefers the humor of authors such illustrators as Roland Topor and Edward Gorey. She is not a snob, but she does readily admit to having refined taste. She also readily admits to having no idea what exac read more
Candy Gingerbread House T-Shirts and Gifts
Toxiferous Designs | November 3rd 2009 by tox iferous
Are you ready for some candy fun?This cute and colorful gingerbread house illustration features an adorable christmas gingerbread house that's covered in glossy, yummy and delicious looking candy! Peppermint stick supports, candy roof tiles, gummy an read more
Modern Christmas Tree Art T-Shirts and Gifts
Toxiferous Designs | November 1st 2009 by tox iferous
This fresh and modern pop art christmas tree illustration features three xmas evergreen trees decorated with red, blue and light green christmas ball decorations! This festive and fun christmas art is the perfect gift to buy for anyone who loves trad read more
Eredel Illustration + My, what big teeth you have!
elephantine | October 30th 2009 by elephantine
(Krissy shared these illustrations recently...aren't they fantastic?)We had Halloween festivities today at work, and some people also brought their kids in for trick-or-treating. The kids are cute to begin with, but the cutest costume by far was read more
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