Friday, March 13, 2009

IF - Legendary

Okay. Here's my attempt at making my new painting fit the Illustration Friday theme of Legendary.

I'm a mom of 3 boys.
My first 2 boys are only 13 months apart.
You'd think, "oh how nice. they'll grow up with a best bud right under the same roof".
Yeah. NOt so much.
Although they rarely fight now, if they got along for any length of time when they were little...well, that was a legendary day.

Here are some pictures of them getting along.




We had to be aware that at any given moment that rolling pin or fork could become a weapon.
(note fork marks clearly visible on Aaron's otherwise perfect Kindergarten picture.)

What do you think? Did I pull it off? No?
Anyway, "Best Buds" can be found here.
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38 comments:

  1. That kindergarten picture with the fork mark is so funny!

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  2. Bonjour Diane!

    Wonderful painting of boys! You paint them so well! I have only painted boys and men a few times and should add them to paintings some times... Your boys were the sweetest! I have only one kid and never felt bad about it as Francois's 3 sons from a prior relations were more often fighting than getting along... Have a wonderful weekend! LuLu

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  3. Love it and the little frog in the pocket is just perfect ;)

    Micki x

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  4. I love it! lol I have girls who are 15 months apart--I know where you are coming from. Their personalities are very different. But at 19 and 20 they are best buddies, especially now that one is away at college, they miss each other a lot and really appreciate their time together. The kindergarten fork pic is precious! I have a Christmas pic where one of mine has a black eye!

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  5. I love this painting Diane! Especially the frog in the pocket. I'm giggling here.

    My kiddos are 15 months apart. A girl and a boy. I thought it would be perfect, best pals. They fight like cats and dogs most of the time. lol

    Have a great weekend!

    Carmen

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  6. What a handsome pair! Are they taken for twins?

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  7. Hi Diane....they are so so sweet!!! and you are such a great Mom!!!

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  8. Oh my god..with a fork? I+m glad they don't fight anymore :) you have beautiful children!

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  9. I adore this one! Reminds me of my boys. I have to admit I giggled at the fork marks. Gotta love brothers!

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  10. He threw the fork at him.
    He didn't just walk up and stab him in the face.
    Don't know if that's any better or not. :)

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  11. love the painting and adorable boys

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  12. If this had been about a girl and a boy it could have been me and my brother. :)
    Great painting and what adorable pics of those guys.

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  13. I have 2 cousins (brothers) who were forbidden to watch The Three Stooges on Saturday mornings when they were kids. They tried all the stunts on each other (for real)! Of course, "Don't try this at home" was a phrase not coined until years later. However, they finally grew up & became friends. It's always amazed me that boys live long enough to grow up. Your cute little guys look like typical boys. They are a great inspiration for your smile inducing painting. The frog in the pocket is the perfect touch.

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  14. Diane,
    This is precious just like your boys. They look like twins!

    Great work as always.

    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  15. My boys are the same way, sometimes they have their good days and sometimes their bad, but in the end when one of them is alone...they are always looking or asking where the other one is.:)

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  16. hi di,

    I think you made the stretch quite well :)

    iN jOy,
    sUz

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  17. Even better in colour.

    My 2 DD were 16 months apart and got on well when they were small, now they cant even be in the same room! Just as well now one is now at Uni. Peace in the house.

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  18. Love it..mine are 22 mo apart..13 mos is really close..you were/are a busy busy mom. I love this painting..it is wonderful

    anji

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  19. Darling painting and darling boys! How nice for them to be so close in age, they'll always have a buddy!
    Smiles-
    Melissa

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  20. oh my gosh how cute!! It just makes me giggle because my boys are constantly trying to kill each other. I guess that's not really giggle material...but when you are a mom to boys you understand;) xoxox

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  21. I sure can relate! My boys are 20 months apart. I knew I was in trouble when they were 2 and 3, and fighting at the toilet, over who could pee longer...always a competition! Beautiful art!

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  22. Hee hee, so cute. Your boys were little dolls when they were little! Love those jammies.

    I have two little girls... and it is indeed a legendary day when they decide to get along.

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  23. Oh gosh those boys are the sweetest. I bet people used to ask if they were twins. The fork---yikes! Boys are def a different breed. My husband and I both only ever had girls (four between the two of us) and when this grandson came along we'd just look at each and ask, "What planet did he come from?" lol. I sure have enjoyed having him around, tho. In a lot of ways they're way easier. More dangerous physically, but easier just the same.

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  24. Oh that reminds me of my two boys!!!!!!!
    Are you going to have any prints of it for sale in your etsy?
    Love it!!!! :) - Kim xxxxxx

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  25. Oh, I can relate. My two boys were 5 years apart and they were still at each other all the time. My oldest one kept checking to see if the mailman could take the youngest one back to the hospital. We had some stitches from their encounters but no fork marks.

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  26. MY boys have exactly 7 years between each of them. When they were growing up that meant that the three of them were not all that close. Now the oldest is 32, middle 27 and youngest 20, and I am happy to say they are wonderful friends with each other. Whew! Love your sweet picture as always!

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  27. So funny, your sons will treasure those photo's forever. The scene works so well, it's like it was staged by someone with a silly sense of humor ~ what angel is watching over your family anyways? :)

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  28. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...

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  30. Darling!! I have two girls just shy of 3 years apart....they fight like you wouldn't believe!! I always tell them "be nice, you have a built in best friend sitting right next to you!" Not sure they are buying that one yet! :) I just love all of your paintings!

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  31. My sister got me in the hand with a fork when we were in our early teens. I feel the pain for him!

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  32. Lovely illustration, great pixs and a Mom's peace at this age is legendary at best!

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  34. oh my goodness! they look like twins! So precious~

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  35. Those fork marks are funny but not. Gosh barely missed his eye! I bet that was a handful! They look so sweet when they are getting along, though.

    Love the painting,btw. The frog in the pocket is perfect!!

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  36. SO fun to see the great pics of your cute boys! Always love seeing your work. You have such a fun style. :)

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  37. OMG, that is hysterical! Ok, I'm sure it wasn't so funny at the moment, but c'mon. Looking back now...! That photo is a real keeper. So is your painting! Really lovely faces, and what a cute little frog!

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  38. They look like twins!!

    Aren't you glad they get along now? I mean, a fork stabbing now? Yikes! haha

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