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Wild Family Event

Strange Critters Cartoon

12 total reviews 
Comment from avmurray


You are quite right Mark, this contest doesn't specify that the family has to be human. Good for you, because I really like this family of animals. It looks like you have pictured a birthday party, and that they are all lined up for a photo to be taken. LOL I especially like the color pallet you have used and the way the trees on each side are framing the scene.

As always you have paid such a good attention to details and used high lights in such an excellent way.

The composition is very strong with an excellent balance, and the format and framing is very good. I could see by your notes you don't wish a good luck greeting, but I will do it anyway, because I think this is a truly great looking and well done drawing.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2025
    Thanks AV for the awesome review
reply by avmurray on 12-Mar-2025
    You are more than welcome Mark.
Comment from queenjoanie



Howdy folks, what are you looking at? We are all surprised to be viewing you as well, come on gather around, take a plate, get your cookie and enjoy our company while you can. Its once a year. LOL, my friends, thanks MKFLOOD for this one, fun and funny.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Glad you have enjoyed this and thanks for the great review
Comment from Devonte Baker


I get that Christmas feeling looking at this drawing. Just because of the hats and decorations above the animals. Beautiful drawing, love the details you put in every animal! Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    I was gonna do balloons but let's face it..if.they don't have a critter with thumbs the balloons are not happening..lol. glad ya like and thanks for the great review
Comment from JirinaInspire


Wonderful drawing of this family gathering to celebrate a birthday.
Most likely it is a first year of one of the little one.
Great details that tell the story well and wonderful presentation overall!

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Glad you have enjoyed this and thanks for the great review
Comment from Ray Gordon


Mark this is a fine gathering of your furry friends. Looks like a sit down celebration, a birthday party. Various colors bright, light up the gathering. Very nicely presented. Ray

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Glad you have enjoyed this Ray and thanks for the awesome review
reply by Ray Gordon on 07-Mar-2025
    You're welcome Mark. Ray
Comment from Phyllis Marconi


This is so cute, I love it! All of their little faces posing for their photo. The colors are very pleasant to view. Thank you for sharing. Have you every done illustrations for books? That would be awesome.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Yes I have Phyllis and welcome back btw..both books that i have illustrated for are available for sale on Amazon..."According to Grandpa " by Eigle Ellis Bacon and "Let's Fly Sky High!" By Rhonnie jones..not counting other projects. Thanks for asking (thumbs up) glad you have enjoyed this and thanks for the great review
reply by Phyllis Marconi on 07-Mar-2025
    I will definitely be checking those books out. Thankyou!!
Comment from helvi2


Hi Mark, I think of this as a family of friends so it definitely fits the contest! You seem to get left on the sidelines when it comes to contests. I know the feeling when it comes to "Photograph of the month".
Viewers want to see "traditional photography , not mixed media which is what I do. I wish Tom had left the Mixed Media category in. I like what you did here. You definitely left me smiling! I like the forest setting and the way the moonlight seems to act as a spotlight on the group. I'm picturing one of these critters taking a photograph of the group. I enjoyed your wildlife, family celebration. You may not want anyone to wish you luck but I'm sending it to you anyway! I love imaginative images! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Thanks Nancy!
Comment from Lynnmarie2


The amount of dots in the background really gives this a nice texture. Love the story behind it as well. Very colorful and vibrant. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Yeah you can say I sound like a machine when I'm drawing..dot dot dot dot dot..lol. thanks for the great review
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


You're absolutely right. A family is a familyâ€"human or not! You've captured a wonderful moment of celebration! The framing is well thought out, and the use of light and shadows adds both depth and character. The colours are vibrant, and the composition ties everything together seamlessly. Excellent effort! All the best. Sorry, I've run out of sixes.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Thanks for the awesome review
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! You do make a valid and appropriate point about the nature of the family! Your fine and full composition grants us an enjoyable view of those nice, festive animals. Nicely drawn!

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 Comment Written 05-Mar-2025


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
    Thanks for the great review