[We] Exist to Relate: Nov 15, 09

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Nov 15, 09

I watched "Up" last night
and one of the rocks looked like a turtle.
So I was inspired to draw one...
(sorry, cam phone pic)

8 comments:

TaunsterNov 15, 2009 09:31 AM
Love the turtle.
It was great talking to you, hope your 28th was cherishable....
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LeahNov 15, 2009 09:59 AM
cute! I *loved* the movie UP!
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SusieNov 15, 2009 10:54 AM
Fantastic turtle! I like the way you drew it, kind of has a primitive or native american look.
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Peggy Stermer-CoxNov 15, 2009 11:07 AM
Cool turtle! It's a great shape plus the color combination is one of my favorite!
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ELKNov 15, 2009 06:24 PM
i like the contemporary feel to it!!
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Sherrie PhillipsNov 15, 2009 06:24 PM
Love the colors in your turtle! Today was a turtle kind of day. Cool, rainy and nice and slow.
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tortagiallaNov 16, 2009 12:00 AM
Fab turtle - hot pink too! I also loved UP...got all teary eyed in many parts. Great times!
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MavisNov 16, 2009 06:03 PM
"Consider the turtle- he never makes any progress unless he sticks out his neck."

Turtles are very important to me and I love this inquisitive little fellow! Thanks!
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