Open

“Open wide!”

This is my submission for Illustration Friday this week, and I am entering it into the gallery contest that they are holding. So if you like it, please vote for it! :)

Here’s some behind-the-scenes stuff…

Also take a look at my friends Lance and Manelle’s entries and vote for them too.

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27 Responses to Open

  1. Josh (musarter) says:

    This is really nice. It is finished well and has great color. Who would not like anything has a frog, a turtle, and a gator. Seriously, nice work.

  2. Alicia Padrón says:

    Oh..I love this for so many reasons… The rendering and colors are just beautiful! The characters are so cute…look at that frog..he,he. And the originality and imagination of the piece. Really love your work!

  3. janie says:

    gorgeous colours and characters, great expression on the turtles face, evil grin, no wonder the croc looks worried:)

  4. Abigail says:

    Great piece – I really love the colors, so vibrant.

  5. Vhrsti says:

    Great illo! Funny and excellent!

  6. zari.ZHM says:

    this is great! love the characters, so cute…just look to the croco’s eyes…he is really scared! and the turtle is so cute!
    love the colors!
    thanks for sharing some of the steps!

  7. kdhamel says:

    This is too funny – I like how worried the alligator is, but those in the waiting area look unconcerned! Great illo!

  8. Eric Orchard says:

    Wonderful Dani. I’ve been meaning to ask what medium do you use?

  9. nina seven says:

    i really like this piece. it’s funny and well executed. great job!

  10. Dani says:

    This is digital, Eric.

    Thanks for the comments, everyone!

  11. tusen says:

    lovely picture and a lovely scene. I particularly like the shadows.

  12. Manelle says:

    Funny!

  13. stephanie moen says:

    great concept! I love the colors and composition!

  14. Manuela says:

    Lovely! and I loved also to see how it was made!
    ciao

  15. Leezy says:

    Wonderful take on the topic – just lovely!

  16. Carol H. says:

    What a great illustration! I love everything about it: the topic, the line quality, the textural effects and the color. Great work!

  17. Michelle Lana says:

    great work!

  18. puddlebee says:

    oh, this is hilarious! i laughed out loud at the sight of the three in the waiting area… hahaha! you’re very funny and TALENTED!!!

    -k.b.

  19. Kstyles says:

    This illo is so great for sooo many reasons. Who knew the turtle would be the dentist. the animals waiting on the log are too funny. Great work.

  20. Regina says:

    Wonderful!

  21. Melissa Kojima says:

    Oh how fun! I dig it.

  22. Gina Perry says:

    really nice piece. all i can think is that the tortoise is going to be working PAINFULLY slow! nice choice of animal for a torture-some dentist.

  23. Nicole says:

    Poor Croc! I love your use of color!

  24. Anette Heiberg says:

    This is so sweet and funny!

    Anette Heiberg
    http://www.anetteheiberg.com
    my etsy shop

  25. Jenn says:

    Excellent piece Dani! I’m glad you are doing the contest, you’re piece is just awesome!

  26. ErinSherman says:

    this is just gorgeous!
    it’s perfect.
    you’re my hero :) haha

  27. David Theriault says:

    Wait a minute… I thought little birds cleaned alligators’ teeth. J/K :)
    This is a very fun illustration.
    I am a little curious as to what the Turtle dentist will do on the Bird and the Frog. :)

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