Illustration Friday - CAGED


This week, Illustration Friday's word challenge is "CAGED".... Immediately I thought my "Kennel Scene" fit the word perfectly.

Poor Mattie - still breaks my heart a little to look at this one, even though the real Mattie is safe and sound, sleeping at my feet.

Comments

Coreopsis said…
This is a really interesting perspective--great use of darks. It'a a very moving picture.
August 9, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Ohibò said…
This really catch this week theme! Love the atmosphere of your illustration
August 9, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Amanda Dilworth said…
Really nice composition and use of lighting.
August 10, 2010 at 1:56 AM
Linda Hensley said…
Interesting angle on the subject.
August 10, 2010 at 6:16 AM
MrBibleHead said…
Aww God bless you Jennifer. Great work!
August 11, 2010 at 4:09 PM
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