I have always loved the mix and match books for children where the page is cut into 3 and you can change the legs, body and head to make weird and wonderful characters. This illustration was intended for last weeks illustration Friday word hybrid but I became sidetracked with other work and didn't create it in time so I thought it would go with this weeks illustration word that is fresh. A fresh new look perhaps.......
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The ancient Greek poet Archilochus stated “the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing”. It is thought to mean that the fox, for all his cunning, is defeated by the hedgehog’s one prickly defence. See this hedgehog painting in progress on Daniel's blog . Watercolour illustration of a Hedgehog by Daniel Mackie. Printed on high quality 330gsm card. Cards are 7 x 5 inches. Cards are blank inside so can be used for any purpose, such as Thank-you cards, Birthdays or Christmas. Cards are packed with envelopes and are protected in a cello bag. Copyright © 2014 Daniel Mackie. All Rights Reserved.
A heavenly creature Daniel's stunning Bird of Paradise design brings a flavour of the tropics to the DM Collection, with it's vibrant colour and abundant flora. It is said the first Europeans to see the birds believed they were magical creatures from heaven. Having travelled half way around the world on sailing vessels enduring untold hardships, they landed in Papua New Guinea... Shop the DM Collection Bird of Paradise design
The iconic singer, who turned 72 years old in May, has revealed her simple secret to looking eternally young, and it has nothing to do with plastic surgery.
In ancient times, Japan was called “Akitsushima”, a name that was given to it by the 5th century emperor, Yuryaku, and translates as, “Isle of the Dragonfly”. The story goes that the Emperor was bitten by a horsefly which was promptly eaten by a dragonfly. The Emperor honoured the dragonfly by naming Japan after it. Watercolour painting of a Dragonfly by Daniel Mackie. Printed on high quality 330gsm card. Cards are 7 x 5 inches. Cards are blank inside so can be used for any purpose, such as Thank-you cards, Birthdays or Christmas. Cards are packed with envelopes and are protected in a cello bag. Copyright © 2016 Daniel Mackie. All Rights Reserved.
