IF: Worry

Thursday May 29, 2008

IF: Worry

Drawn with a calligraphy brush, and digitally rendered. You can see a bigger image here.

I worry about things all the time; tough worries like:

  • I worry whether I’m being the best that I could be;
  • I worry about being broke; and
  • I worry about whether I’m doing the right thing.

And simple worries like:

  • Did I lock my car?
  • Did I close the fridge tight?

Most of the time when I worry about things that are out of my control, it makes me want to curl up and wrap myself under a ton of blankets and wish that the storm will pass soon.


Comments

#1 :: rachel ::
May 29, 01:40 PM

I worry about a ton of stuff and I wish I didn’t… especially the did-I-turn-the-oven-off type of things.

#2 :: mandy ::
May 29, 01:42 PM

I love this!
And worry about all of the same things…
xxx.

#3 :: flossy-p ::
May 29, 03:24 PM

Did you just read my mind and make a list? ;)

Looks like you’ve found a wonderful warm burrow to wait out your worries. Beautiful illustration :)

#4 :: the green telephone ::
May 29, 05:44 PM

Great illustration! Looks like a cosy place to hide from worries.

#5 :: rui ::
May 29, 06:18 PM

I invite you to visit my blog.
www.ruisousaartworks.blogspot.com

Thank you very much

#6 :: cindy k ::
May 29, 07:26 PM

my mother worried and so do i. wish i didn’t as it doesn’t do any good, but some things we can’t change.

#7 :: chrystee ::
May 29, 08:11 PM

I love the line work and your color palette is so nostalgic and welcoming. Very nice…..I’d like to add to the list….did I remember to take my car keys out of the ignition before I locked the car ;)

#8 :: Vhrsti ::
May 29, 09:30 PM

Did I lock my car? – Oh yeah, how many times a have to come back to my car…

Very nice illustration!

#9 :: Frank M Hansen ::
May 30, 01:10 AM

Great illo. Love the style, the shapes, colors and the overall feel of this piece. Very comforting and peaceful

#10 :: Eric Barclay ::
May 30, 01:10 AM

Great illo! And what an awesome blog you have here. I really like your style!

#11 :: jinnie ::
May 30, 02:08 AM

Very nice illustration. I love the line work and the body language. I was able to relate instantly.

Doh, that reminds me, I’m supposed to be doing Illustration Friday, too. ^^

#12 :: dot ::
May 30, 10:38 AM

that’s what i’d like to do when i’m worried!

#13 :: sarah's momma ::
May 30, 11:08 AM

gosh, i worried whether i locked the car all the time!!! i even left my handbag once in the car! and i was worried more than ever whether i did lock my car…! :P
btw, i like your illustration! :)

#14 :: laurie ::
May 30, 11:55 AM

after weeks and weeks away from the internet, this is the first post I see on your beautiful blog. what a lovely and warm illustration, such a comforting artist. :) ah, i love it!

#15 :: adelaine ::
May 30, 09:11 PM

ello! are us till in kyoto? envy envy

u know what they say.. worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives u sumthing to do but doesn’t get u anywhere.. :)

#16 :: Marichelle ::
Jun 3, 12:11 PM

I LOVE THIS! Can I buy a print?? It is exactly how I feel every single night!!! -Marichelle

#17 :: Michelle ::
Jun 4, 02:00 PM

Someone always tells me..
“Although you can’t help it, try not to worry about the things you can’t control – if it happens it happens and if it doesn’t it doesn’t. Don’t get all worked up, just take it a day at a time.”

Is hard, but it’s worth the comfort.

#18 :: kylie ::
Jun 7, 04:54 AM

Amy this illustration is soooo gorgeous! And I just loved your story about Kyoto on Bloesem. I lived there for 7 years so it made me very homesick, but in a good way.

#19 :: Lucia ::
Jun 9, 02:37 AM

I really love your illustration – that looks just like what I need – a cozy little place to hide away from all my worries – and I’ve got enough of them!



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