I am always fascinated by the symbiotic relationships that exist in nature. Something about those little birds perched atop those great hulking, moving mountains... I wonder if they "greet" one another. The bird arrives and says something sort of like, "Morning! Just going to be up here picking ticks and other parasites off for a while. Just give a holler if any areas need my particular attention!" In return, they live in relative safety--unmolested by other animals. I guess it's kind of like the nerdy kid who lives under the protection of the school bully in return for letting him copy his homework. Symbiosis. What a concept!
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
FRIENDSHIP
I am always fascinated by the symbiotic relationships that exist in nature. Something about those little birds perched atop those great hulking, moving mountains... I wonder if they "greet" one another. The bird arrives and says something sort of like, "Morning! Just going to be up here picking ticks and other parasites off for a while. Just give a holler if any areas need my particular attention!" In return, they live in relative safety--unmolested by other animals. I guess it's kind of like the nerdy kid who lives under the protection of the school bully in return for letting him copy his homework. Symbiosis. What a concept!
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That is absolutely perfect! Are you by any chance a fan of Peter De Seve?
loving these illos...so much character
kerry
wow James! You are very very talented! I wish I had the ability to actually draw and paint something to look so real......
James you've done it again! You've knocked me onto the floor with a smile on my face. Great illustration! It captures "friendship" to the T. Great job!
:)
James ,I loved it from the first moment, your post is great!
Very good!
James! You are my ILLO IDOL! LOL You're so good! I actually had a similar sketch done - only it was the birds that pick the teeth of the crocodiles never being eaten. However, since your drawing is so awesome, I'm going to go work on a different concept. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Elle
This is a great sketch. I love the detail and personality of the rhino. (I also had a similar concept, except it was a bird ont he back of a wildebeast. Hm, guess I better get the gears turning again. Time for something new!)
Awesome! Great technique and subject...and I love that this isn't "fantasy". It happens all the time in nature.
Amazing - what a gift you have. Any time I need inspiration all I have to do go to Illustration Friday!
Greetings from London!
YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Fantastic work! Would love a lesson or two from you. :)
Thank you for sharing your talents,
Island Girl
That's perfect for the theme! I love it!
~Heatherica
That's great :)
Songspinner
http://www.livejournal.com/users/s0ngspinner
I can feel the slow swinging move they do together, even if only the rhino moves his feet. Your picture comes alive for me. It´s a great one!
papunella
http://papunella.twoday.net
wonderful.
really lovely
i just love that you are imagining the whole situation - translated.
not only do you draw beautifully but your writing is very evocative too
this is an amazing and charming illo...love the expression on the face of the rhino...priceless...
violetismycolor
http://valentinois.typepad.com
very nice drawing, symbiosis i too wonder about...
Marvelous idea and wonderful rendering.
--Kim
http://www.livejournal.com/users/trinity3kim/65930.html
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