Saturday, September 6, 2008

Clutter

This week's topic for Illustration Friday is 'Clutter.'
Here we have a 'clutter' of cats.

Some other animal groupings (for real!):
A rookery of albatross
A congregation of alligators
A coalition of cheetahs
A colony of chinchillas
A parliament of owls.
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70 comments:

  1. valerie walshSeptember 6, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    My kinda clutter :) love this!

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  2. paolo_gaspareSeptember 6, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    Wonderful composition sense.

    Colours and lines taste is sublime.

    Excellent!

    Ciao
    Pagas

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  3. woodySeptember 6, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    this rocks! what a mischievous clutter of furry nonsense...

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  4. Ellen ByrneSeptember 6, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    And a fine clutter they are!

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  5. ShyangSeptember 6, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    cool! i love the color n the iconic features!!!

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  6. Mia CharroSeptember 6, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    ohhh is so lovely, i love cats and their faces look so happy...

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  7. zimeSeptember 6, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    I love those kittys!!!
    (^v^)

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  8. Vanessa Brantley NewtonSeptember 6, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    Of course you know I love this kind of clutter. I need this kind of clutter in the winter when the oil prices go up! Yeah I need them all over the bed to keep us warm. I just love your illustration Eric! Just clutteriffical!!!!! Yup a new word I just made up. You inspire me. he he he he

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    Gotta love a clutter of cats! Very colorful, too!

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  10. MayY . C 五月媽媽September 6, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    my first impression is this illo here looks like studio poster, it will be great to hang it up for display! great artwork!

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  11. Angela BrownSeptember 7, 2008 at 1:55 AM

    Oh Eric! They are divine! Thanks for your comment on my blog...my first ever!

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  12. Dana S. WhitneySeptember 7, 2008 at 3:08 AM

    LOVE THIS! And wish I'd thought of it!!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    This is the the most beautiful and wonderful clutter of cats I've ever seen! And I've fallen in love completely with the purple one:-) Beautiful illustration - I love your pictures so much!!

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  14. JuanSeptember 7, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    Very nice work Eric!

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  15. debwSeptember 7, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    wonderful clutter:)...love your style.

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  16. KellySeptember 7, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Eric, I love your work!! Very old school feeling. Fantastic.

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  17. krisztina marosSeptember 7, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    oh, such a charming expressions they have! love them :)

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  18. Kelly LightSeptember 7, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    This awesome- this would make a great print!

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  19. AjaSeptember 7, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    Neat- I've never heard the expression before. What a great piece!

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  20. Lori McDonoughSeptember 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    This is really sweet...love the pink polka dot kitty most!

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  21. Lisa M GriffinSeptember 8, 2008 at 6:55 AM

    what a wonderful collection of cats... wonderful composition in both color and group. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Ileana RecommendsSeptember 8, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Ohhh i was dreamming with cats yesterday, and they were lovely, just like these ones! gorgeous!

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  23. FaruffaSeptember 8, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Sono BELLISSIMI !!!

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  24. EdrianSeptember 8, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    I love the colors, the composition and the wonderful clutter of cats! Great job!!

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  25. Daisy ChurchSeptember 8, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    super cute! I like that these are a departure from your normal style too... (of course I love your normal aesthetic- just saying!) : D

    These have a really nice retro feel to them in their design and colors- love their faces and expressions!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Awesome. I like the two on the left, the orange one (orange also happens to be my favorite color) and the brownish one with the spot eye. My wife and I have accumulated three cats and as much as I like them, clutter is definitely an appropriate term. They enjoy overpopulating the sofa.

    Parliament of owls! That's perfect. Someone needs to draw George Clinton and the gang as owls with a quickness.

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  27. TracySeptember 8, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    These kitties are ADORABLE! :) And don't forget a GAGGLE of GEESE...I think that's right! :)

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  28. CosasEnEstereoSeptember 8, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    thx for your comment, i really appreciate it. i'm a big fan of your work, so that comment makes me feel great thx a lot again... :D

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  29. ratsliveonSeptember 8, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    They're all so cute! Though I'm fairly sure the orange one is planning something diabolical. He's got that look ;)

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  30. erinSeptember 8, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    I love animal groups, a murder of crows and a storytelling of ravens, they go on and on, but always love kitty clutter!

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  31. Bella SinclairSeptember 9, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    A very cool clutter of some very coooool cats! Eric, this is divine! I get a kick out of their expressions and the shape of their bodies. Sssshhh, I think they're about to break out in song. Always such a big fan of your work. :)

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  32. ShugarSeptember 9, 2008 at 3:54 AM

    ooooh these are so cute!! i love cats and this clutter of yours are certainly wonderful!

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2008 at 3:57 AM

    WOW! I just discovered your blog, fantastic stuff! Love your style!

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  34. Catalina AlvarezSeptember 9, 2008 at 5:29 AM

    Ah!! Eric, your color choice is always a great inspiration.
    Bellissimo!
    Cata

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  35. Candace Trew CamlingSeptember 9, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    awww I love it! Can you imagine how gross that litter box would be though?

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  36. theartofpuroSeptember 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    great composition and love the cats

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  37. EllenSeptember 9, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Luvin' the "kitty klutter!" The Kolor is krafty!!

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    We have a clutter of cats, the four of them like to hog the couch and the bed! I really like your illustration!

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  39. thefridayfrogSeptember 9, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    spot spot spot on! love the "quirky" orange tabby. he looks like he wants to cause trouble. :))

    hey, what about, a murder of crows? always loved that one.

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  40. kathy hareSeptember 10, 2008 at 4:04 AM

    a clutter of cats! looks like my house :) a wonderful illustration..

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  41. AnnikaSeptember 10, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    Ooh, I like the tiny cute one... and the crazy one at the back! :-)

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  42. tusenSeptember 10, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    They are great, I love the different colours and variations in patterns and sizes.

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  43. Denise GallagherSeptember 10, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Great illustration and I love the color palette!

    I also am a fan of little known animal facts!

    Thanks for your kind comment!

    Denise

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  44. DiSeptember 11, 2008 at 1:09 PM

    Totally charming! Love your clutter of cats. I also love the other "animal groups" - a parliment of owls and how about a murder of crows. Anyhow they could all be prompts for future illustrations. Brilliant!

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  45. Kay AkerSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    Pretty kitties!

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  46. Enid SotoSeptember 11, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Thanks a million for the comment you left in my blog! it means a lot to me, especially coming from you because I think your work and style is amazing. This entry is beyond cute!

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  47. Random YorkSeptember 11, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    Very beautiful, Eric! Where in Texas do you live?- John

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  48. Christy/Tiddly Inks DigitalsSeptember 12, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Nice color choices...sounds realistic to me...who hasn't at one time in their life, had a clutter of cats!! LOL

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  49. Eugenia GinaSeptember 13, 2008 at 4:39 AM

    don't forget'human'! heehehee

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  50. Vanessa Brantley NewtonSeptember 14, 2008 at 4:58 AM

    Hey Eric,
    I could wait no longer to do this. Come over to my blog page oohlaladesignstudio.blogspot.com I have a little gift for you.

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  51. Hello!September 14, 2008 at 8:07 AM

    My kind of clutter too, I really miss having cats around. Beautiful illo, the dark blue in the back has the funniest face! I also love your entry for "Memories".

    Oooh... and you are missing "A Murder of Crows", something I've always considered quite odd...

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  52. Alicia PadrónSeptember 14, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    Awwww i love the little blue one in the front row :o)
    Adorable as always!!

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    OH MY this made my heart race it's so ADORABLE!!! Can you please make some notecards of your work? I want some!! The colors make me hyperventilate! :) (Sorry I'm way over the top tonight but I love this one so much...)

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  54. jmeyersketchesSeptember 15, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Nice variety of colors, great concept on clutter!
    J.

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    Ahhhhhh! Love it!!! Great idea!! A clutter of kitties is the best kind of clutter of all, especially your adorable lil fur balls! Adorable as usual!

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  56. MayY . C 五月媽媽September 15, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    Hello my dear friend Eric
    I have an award for you, please come to my blog and pick it up

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  57. Alessandra RoscoeSeptember 16, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    Hi, my name is Alessandra, I'm brazilian and I use to write child books in Brazil! Since june I have a blog
    http://contoscantoseencantos.blogspot.com and I receive an indicacion to Prêmio Dardos. One of the conditions to win the Prêmio is indicate other 15 blogues to receive it. I decide indicate yours.
    See the others in my blog:
    http://contoscantoseencantos.blogspot.com.
    Congratulations and excuse-me for my poor english!

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  58. Alessandra RoscoeSeptember 16, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    Your blog is beautiful too! I dont Know if A Fada Emburrada will be translated to english. I'll be very happy! But this kind of negociation is our Editor who can decide. I really hope so!
    Kisses,
    Alessandra

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  59. C.B. CangaSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    nice work

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  60. C.B. CangaSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    nice use of shapes. i like it.

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  61. Anish DaolagupuSeptember 18, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    absolutely brilliant...

    is this for some kind of a competition? what with the topics and all...

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  62. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    Completely lovin' the multi-coloured cats! Very beautiful illustion.

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  63. Bella SinclairSeptember 19, 2008 at 11:43 PM

    Looks like this is award central! Eric, I have a sweet award for you to add to your collection. Please stop by when you get a chance.

    I hope you weren't affected too badly by Ike.

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  64. abhishek singhSeptember 20, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    n i thought i'm early to compliment u on this peice lol:)
    long ist of compliments already ...looks amazin as usual ..i really lv ur stuff:)

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  65. Nina Seven N7September 20, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    wow - 65 comments! you are a popular guy. I have a "sweet" award for you over on my blog. if you care to play. love your cats!

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  66. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 2:09 AM

    I really love this picture! very well done and so cute!

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  67. Flora ChangSeptember 25, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    That's got to be the cutest clutter I've ever seen!! *-*

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  68. Tomás SerranoSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    I´ve discovered you in the favourits of Vanessa and I like a lot your blog. This family of cats is wonderful, apropiate for a big poster.

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  69. Maria EugeniaOctober 1, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    great cats!

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  70. LiferJanuary 20, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    love it.. meow

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