THIS IMAGE IS PROPERTY OF NIFF NICHOLLS AND MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION!
SO, I totally stumbled upon this little bit of genius (okay, I don't know about genius,but it's okay). This is another fowl sketch for my February Print, and I actually did 2 , but I liked this little guy so much that I thought he should have the spotlight. I was playing around with the image, and I realized that his fat little body was almost heart shaped, and I wanted to do a heart somehow with out, well..really doing one. I would definitely bring out the background bird a bit more, and have other design elements in there, but it may be a good starting off point.
Trying to stay creative and original when it comes to February is very challenging. I am not sure how much I like the idea, so I will finish up the last of my birds, and then see where it takes me. This may be the answer I have been looking for though. What do you think? -Niff
This will be great, Niff! Can't WAIT to see the final image. But you're making me wait, aren't you?
Posted by: Laura | February 02, 2006 at 06:04 AM
I'd say you're on the right track. The first impression of absolute realism, and then seeing the arabesque of the little claws--that's pure Niff.
Posted by: Wally | February 02, 2006 at 07:17 AM
What no turtle doves?
Posted by: TheJones | February 02, 2006 at 09:37 AM
I love the ghost image and how you capture the birdy nature.
Posted by: mikaelah | February 02, 2006 at 10:01 AM
This would also make a really cool t-shirt, No?
Posted by: sutter | February 02, 2006 at 10:17 AM
AH, good idea sutter! Good think I just ordered some American Apparel tee's.
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Posted by: niff | February 02, 2006 at 10:38 AM
Yes! (dances up and down) - also if you did this with a big black goth bird it would look totally skull and crossbone :) Arrr.
Posted by: Elaine | February 02, 2006 at 11:22 AM
Lovely & a great idea
Posted by: Rachael | February 02, 2006 at 12:02 PM
Is "eah" what you youngsters say these days?
Posted by: Wally | February 02, 2006 at 10:33 PM
I like how seemingly one ppicture of a bird became a whole flock in a minute of looking at the image. Keep it up Niff - it's definitely worth it :)
Posted by: Nina / Apple-Pine | February 02, 2006 at 10:43 PM
Really lovely!
Posted by: Deb | February 02, 2006 at 10:51 PM
as Wally says, the Niff touches are what makes it especially wonderful
Posted by: Cin | February 03, 2006 at 01:38 AM
Wally, Cin: That is a really wonderful compliment, knowing that a "niff" touch makes it wonderful. **blush**
Everyone else: I hope that this turns out well, fingers crossed!
Posted by: niff | February 03, 2006 at 09:14 AM