Monday, March 7, 2011

two halves of a melon


This is a second etegami I did for Illustration Friday on the theme of "warning." The accompanying words are a haiku by the wandering poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694). The English version I used for this piece is Robert Haas's translation. Don't imitate me. It's as boring as two halves of a melon.
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9 comments:

  1. barbaraMarch 8, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Well, actually I like this melon so much I don't find its two halves boring...

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  2. Linda HensleyMarch 8, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I love this quote! I'm going to remember this one. Nice image too :)

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  3. Sarah MellingMarch 8, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I love your work...beautiful to look at, and I learn something every time!

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  4. jenniferMarch 9, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    The melon is so luscious..good warning too!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    This is so brilliant! Love the quote too.

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  6. MrBibleHeadMarch 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Very cool Deb!!! Love your interpretations ... always. Great work!

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  7. micheleMarch 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love how you balance the bold with the delicate line work here- And the buttery yellow and crisp green! Purely beautiful! :o)
    P.S.
    Hope you are safe today- My thoughts are with you after receiving news about that horrific quake.

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  8. YunMarch 11, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    "Less is more", that's what I have to do in etegami. A thought for the terrible things happen in Japan!

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  9. studio loloMarch 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I immediately thought of you when the news of the quake hit. I pray you and your loved ones are alright.

    ((♥))

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