Friday, July 25, 2008

Canned

This week's topic for Illustration Friday is 'canned.'
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57 comments:

  1. INDIGENEJuly 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM

    I know this is going to sound mean, but I would love to tip those over! Wonderful illustration! :)

    www.indigeneartforms.blogspot.com

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  2. TracyJuly 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Oh, this is soooo good, Eric! I love the Eiffel Tower-tower of cans. What a great idea :) Your art amazes me! You make it look so effortless.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 25, 2008 at 10:18 PM

    I've been trying to think of what on earth I could do with the theme of "canned" and haven't come up with much. This is a great idea, I wish I'd thought of it! (Really well done, too, of course =)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 25, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    that's quite an accomplishment for him. i hope it manages to stay up but i think a lot of kids would be tempted to see those cans topple over. lol. love the illustration!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 25, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    Wonderful -- I love how he seems so proud too. :)

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  6. Bella SinclairJuly 26, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    Wow, that's quite an accomplishment. Don't tell me -- that's French Onion Soup, no? He SHOULD be proud! Wonderful, cheery illustration.

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  7. Kathleen RietzJuly 26, 2008 at 1:44 AM

    Aaawww!! How fun! I love it! The grocer looks so proud.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 2:23 AM

    What a great idea! What else can I say, fabulous as usual...

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  9. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 5:23 AM

    this is so wonderful! the eiffel tower made magnificently out of cans - very beautiful and very fun - I love visiting this blog!

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  10. Eric BarclayJuly 26, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks Indigene! I want to knock it over, too.

    Thank you, Tracy.

    Thanks, Sean. I know what you mean... some topics are just hard to illustrate.

    Thank you, Johanna.

    Thank you, Amy.

    Merci, Bella!

    Thank you, Kate!

    Thanks, Senta!

    Thank you Linda... I love visiting yours as well!

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  11. ScooterJuly 26, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    This rocks! It has total appeal and really nice design. Great work!

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  12. MayY . C 五月媽媽July 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    hey, missing your entry last week.
    Now, this is another fantastic piece.
    love the guy in apron and stacking high canned food, what a clever entry Eric !

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  13. valerie walshJuly 26, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    He looks quite pleased with himself and you should too! I love this Eric :)

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  14. zimeJuly 26, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Nice illo so funny!!
    (^v^)

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  15. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    I loved your idea, so colorful and funny! Great job!

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  16. Jo1dayJuly 26, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Great idea, and I really like the fresh, simple style

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  17. Catalina AlvarezJuly 26, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    OH!!! La France!!!!
    Bellissimo, Eric.
    Cata

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  18. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    That's an excellent idea for the topic. He looks so proud of himself. You should proud of yourself. Great illustration.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    Eric this is a great illustration, he does look very pleased with himself.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    I love it! Very cute! ~M

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  21. ratsliveonJuly 26, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Tres bon!

    That's right I'm showing off my high school french ;)

    He looks so proud! I hope nothing bad happens to his tower.

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  22. erinJuly 26, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    oo-la-la, can't wait to watch the last day of la Tour tomorrow in Paris (the race will be in paris, alas not moi). Great illustration!

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  23. Eric BarclayJuly 26, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    Thanks, Scott! I lived in Colorado for almost 7 years and really miss it.

    Thanks, May. Sometimes it's nice to take a break. :-)

    Thank you, Valerie.

    Thanks, Zime!

    Thank you, Renata.

    Thank you, Joanna- I appreciate the compliment!

    Thank you, Cata. His leaning tower didn't work out so well. ;-)

    Thank you, Katie!

    Thanks, Sandra!

    Thank you, Em!

    Mercí, Ratsliveon. But I think this will end badly. :)

    Erin- me too! Can't believe how close this year's tour is! Thanks for your comment!

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  24. Lisa M GriffinJuly 27, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Very creative! And yes, why is there an overwhelming desire to jump in this illo and tip over all those cans.
    THanks for sharing.

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  25. janieJuly 27, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    He's being very ambitious, i think I'll just take that one in the middle:)

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  26. Hello!July 27, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    How great!! Such a fantastic take on this week's topic!
    I agree with Sean, it wasn't easy at all... :)

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  27. Lori McDonoughJuly 27, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    That Eiffel Tower wouldn't stand a chance of survival with my kids in the store! Yikes!

    Awesome illo! Great idea.

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  28. krisztina marosJuly 28, 2008 at 3:09 AM

    great design by this stockboy :) and really great retro illo by you, again!

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  29. FloraJuly 28, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    Lovely illustration!

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  30. Mary AnnaJuly 28, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    WOW! Your work is amazing! I love, love, love the colors, the softness, the everything! (Oh, to have talent!)

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  31. froggie is...July 28, 2008 at 11:47 AM

    bwahahahahahahaha!!!! i can never visit this store....that is just WAAAAAAY too irresistible!

    fantastic illio, eric! love the mood, his gesture! :))

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  32. EdrianJuly 28, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Eric, this is so clever. I love the look of satisfaction and pride.

    You manage to say so much with so little. I really enjoy your style.

    It would only take for one of my kids to come on by and knock it down! Great job!

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  33. Eric BarclayJuly 28, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    Thank you, Lisa!

    Thank you Janie... There's an aisle clean-up in his future.

    Thanks Gaia!

    Thanks Lori. It wouldn't stand a chance with my kids, either.

    Thank you, Krizstina.

    Thanks, Flora!

    Thank you Mary Anna!

    Thanks Colleen! :)

    Thank you, Edrian!

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  34. Nina Seven N7July 28, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    very clever...and so well done! i love it!

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  35. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    Brilliant!

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  36. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    Verry nice illustration! Great idea!

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  37. abhishek singhJuly 29, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    luv ur work !!!
    loved the canned ...
    n what mood in ur foggy ..i really liked the expression in that one ...
    :)
    i' always happy to look at ur beautiful stuff.
    n ur work is always conceptually driven.

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  38. RobertaJuly 29, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    I want to shop where you shop. The grocers in this part of Texas are never that creative!

    Clever and perfect illo!!!

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  39. BoboJuly 29, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Yeah! He's a grocer with architectural background! Brilliant idea!

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  40. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Wow, Vive la France! I just have to love this one. Great concept, great execution!

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  41. jmeyersketchesJuly 29, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    Nice, I like the use of the blue cans for negative space. Smart! =)

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  42. Eric BarclayJuly 29, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks, Nina!

    Thanks, Jim!

    Thank you, Sascha.

    Thank you, Abhishek!

    Thanks, Roberta. They don't stack them like this at my grocery store, either.

    Thank you, Julia!

    Thank you, Shani! When I saw that the topic was 'canned', and that the person who suggested it was from France... the idea just popped in my head.

    Thank you, Jennifer!

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  43. NaturaJuly 30, 2008 at 1:19 AM

    So nice! I enjoyed your work very much :)

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  44. kathy hareJuly 30, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    a very clever response to the word Eric.. :)

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  45. Happy Little AtomJuly 30, 2008 at 4:08 AM

    okay, hi. I can totally see this in the Jacque book...

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  46. CarliJuly 30, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    great idea and wonderful illustration

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  47. lil kimJuly 31, 2008 at 4:21 AM

    great illo! See - this proves you can work in a perhaps mundane job but still be creative in it! (no offence to all the shelf stockers out there)

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  48. Thierry BedouetJuly 31, 2008 at 4:24 AM

    Ahahah! So great!
    I like your works!
    But what is there in these cans?

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  49. Vj ArumugamJuly 31, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    you are one happy man eric! all your illo's show that. :) there is this certain amount of peace that lingers in every piece of yours. you are certainly right about your description. you have a beautiful family that inspires your work. "simply" awesome.

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  50. Denise GallagherJuly 31, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    Eric,

    I truly love your work...
    So whimsical!
    And always bringing me back the children's books that I loved as a kid in the 70s!

    Thanks for your kind comment!

    Denise

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  51. SaiSaiJuly 31, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    Nice concept, it makes me nervous that a herd of kids might run by...

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  52. Kelly MedinaJuly 31, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Wonderful illustration. He does look so proud!

    Thanks for your comment :)

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  53. Daisy ChurchJuly 31, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    Adorable!! :D I really love the lines and shape of the grocer and the overall composition- and you always such fun colors too!

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  54. Eric BarclayJuly 31, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    Natalí, Kathy, Carli, Kim, Denise, Saisai, Kelly, and Daisy: thanks so much for your comments!

    Vjarumugam- thanks so much for your kind words.

    Thierry- thanks for your comment. I think it's French onion soup in the orange cans, and blueberries in the blue cans. The only thing certain is that the stock boy is dreaming of France. :-)

    Kari- can't wait to work on the book when you're in town!

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  55. ConnieAugust 1, 2008 at 2:54 AM

    Love the Eiffel Tower! Clever idea and charming illustration.

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  56. Christy/Tiddly Inks DigitalsAugust 2, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    Very clever stack 'em up! :)

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  57. Mike VatcherAugust 6, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    Your stuff is great. Such lovely little stories.

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