Doodle Discussions

IF: Save – The Hero Penguin

by

This week’s Illustration Friday theme is Save. There are a number of ways I visualize the word “save”, but for today I think the super hero penguin does the trick. He’s all about being there to help, but was originally designed as a fun “icon” to represent being there for your family… “Be a super hero for your kids”. Be fun and bigger than life. Be the protector and the motivator. Be a hero!

Superhero penguin

Every day I strive to do my best, but I’m pretty sure I have plenty of room for improvement. My goal is to have my kids think back and remember happiness.

Illustration Friday: Multiple

by

First thought was multiples… I have many friends with twins or more… and multiple children is just an illustration waiting to happen on a continual basis… thus my multiple penguins:

The More.. Penguin group

The More the Merrier -oh so fun even if we don’t get to sleep for 20 some years. ~wink

[tags]illustration friday, jgoode, penguin[/tags]

Happy Valentine's Day

by

I hope the lil’ love fairy passes by your way today!

Lil Love fairy by JGoode

This piece was inspired by my facination for cutie-pie frilly magical characters. I’ve always truly enjoyed the whimsical cuteness of children’s decor. This illustration is my take on what the love fairy would look like… just big enough to carry in your pocket. She carries with her little bits of magic as she dances about – spreading love where ever she goes. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a lil’ love fairy in your day?

I hope your Valentine’s day is extra special!

View the Lil’ Love Fairy as the featured art on a variety of gift items

[tags]holidays, valentine’s day, love, jgoode[/tags]

I love my ol' blankie

by

This week’s Illustration Friday topic is “blanket”. The first thing that came to mind were the super hero capes and livingroom forts. I loved those snowy days when school was canceled – sitting around pretending the house was an obstacle course and our adventure began with hot cocoa.

If it weren’t for my blankie, I’d have to travel the unknown alone and cold. So my contribution to the topic is the bedtime penguin… complete with mini penguin blankie (and teddy of course).

blankie.gif

I still have that old blanket, packaged very carefully in a little ziploc baggie.. shredded with love.

😀

Find the bedtime penguin featured on gift items in the shop.

[tags]illustration friday, penguin, jgoode, memories[/tags]

Illustrating Plain

by

Illustration Friday’s topic this week is “plain”… of course something yummy came to mind. How could I possibly turn down the opportunity to day dream about ice cream and all that fabulous-ness that it is? The idea… delicious doesn’t have to be fancy.

I call it “Loving Ice Cream”.

plain-ice-cream.jpg

I had so much fun with this one that I came up with a few variations… here’s another:

plain2.jpg

 

As always,  Loving Ice Cream is available for purchase on a variety of gift and apparel products.

ice-cream.jpg

Happy almost weekend!

[tags]illustration friday, ice cream, jgoode, gifts[/tags]

My Secret Santa

by

I just received the best package ever! A week or so ago I posted about a gift I sent for an exchange I signed up for this year… well my gift arrived today and I absolutely love it.

secret-santa.gif

Colleen Maney from Colleen’s Critter Creations sent me the cutest skiing penguin figure, 2 penguin coasters from printfection and the funniest card ever…

The card front has a beautiful dog carrying a santa hat in its mouth (Colleen has some fabulous photography, check it out when you get a chance). The card reads…

“Do you know what happened to santa claus?” and inside it says “I found a way to make the ‘naughty’ list disappear. You may get what you want this year and more!”

HA! ‘Tis the season for some ho ho ho…

Thank you Colleen!!

[tags]christmas,gifts,welsh corgi,penguin,jgoode[/tags]