Head to head, toe to toe!  The stand off turned into a head butting.  So, our ladies are at it!  Or are they???  What are they fighting about?  What’s different about our two ladies?

Margaret Hurst

Yes, two lady snails are in a tiff!  What are they fighting about?  What could it be? Hmmmm……

Margaret Hurst

This is a very fancy, little more complex snail, a little art nouveau and many toes on her one snail foot!

Margaret Hurst

The Little Snail in the Little Black Dress. No Snail should be without one…

Margaret Hurst

Another Picasso inspired Snail Woman!

Margaret Hurst

Pink Lady and Gent Snail meet at the Ball…

Margaret Hurst

Picasso’s Lady Snail, simply, inspired by Pablo Picasso!

Margaret Hurst

Snail Love, the 4th!

Busy Feet!

Margaret Hurst

It is said that an army travels on its stomach.  Hence, Gastropoda!  I try to imagine what I would do if I saw this particular army coming toward me…

Margaret Hurst

Another snail love drawing, #2.  You know, of course, this is endless!!!

Margaret Hurst

This is one of the first drawings I made when I decided to do a project on Snail Love.  Snail Love eventually led to the Neurex Pharmaceutical snx-111 work.  Funny where a snail can lead you!

Margaret Hurst

A very quick pen/ink/brush drawing at the China Pavilion at Epcot.

Margaret Hurst

Margaret Hurst

Both of these pieces were painted/drawn at the New York Botanical Garden.  I just like the way two different mediums, but the same subject, look like side by side.

Margaret Hurst

IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN AND THE TSUNAMIS IN THE PACIFIC, THE ILLUSTRATORS OF STUDIO 1482 HAVE EACH CREATED A PIECE OF ART TO RAISE MONEY ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIMS.PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

I loved Veronica’s “Zen Garden,” and Eddie’s “Bonsai Tree,”  from their last blog art on onedrawingaday.com. Bonsai’s are generational, so I  feel that is a great symbol for Japan right now.  They, the Japanese,  will go on, there will be more generations to come and more beauty created in the world by the Japanese people.

The sun will rise tomorrow morning…

Margaret Hurst

IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN AND THE TSUNAMIS IN THE PACIFIC, THE ILLUSTRATORS OF STUDIO 1482 HAVE EACH CREATED A PIECE OF ART TO RAISE MONEY ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIMS. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

I wanted to put this drawing/illustration of these Japanese ladies on the blog today so that I might continue the thread of the need for aid to Japan and to the Japanese people.

Strength to overcome.

Margaret Hurst

IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN AND THE TSUNAMIS IN THE PACIFIC, THE ILLUSTRATORS OF STUDIO 1482 HAVE EACH CREATED A PIECE OF ART TO RAISE MONEY ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIMS. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

For this print it is my desire to symbolize the natural forces that have taken over the Japanese people and their land: the earthquakes and the tsunamis. I want to represent the “eye of the storm” that is the darkest part in the center and show the lessening effects of the disaster as you wind your way out of the eye.  The cherry blossom resting in the symbol of strength in the lower right corner implies that the Japanese people will find the courage and the strength to overcome this disaster and enjoy the natural beauty of the earth once again.

This too shall Pass.

Margaret Hurst

In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.

In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise  money on behalf of the victims.

Your gift to the American Red Cross will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. On those rare occasions when donations exceed American Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. (From their website.)

To participate: please click here for a link to the American Red Cross website. When you receive your donation receipt via email, forward that email along with your choice of illustration print to info@studio1482.com. (Please note: only the last four digits of your credit card number will be visible on the receipt.)

Once we receive the confirmation email, your print or original art of choice* will be sent to you. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery.

Thank you for joining in our effort to help.

Sincerely,

The illustrators of Studio 1482

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF ILLUSTRATION BELOW BY TITLE AND/OR ILLUSTRATOR:

Art by Eddie Pena

“Strength” by Margaret Hurst

“From the Heart” by Michele Bedigian

Art by Dominick Santise

“Cherry Blossoms” by Greg Betza

“Hope” by Veronica Lawlor

“Perseverance”  by Kati Nawrocki

“The Waking Nai No Kami” by Despina Georgiadis

So it’s official, the cpdsa will be opening the rink in Central Park on Saturday April 9th.  I’m so happy they were able to get enough funds together to go yet another season!

Go CPDSA!

Margaret Hurst

Skater and skater-watcher in Central Park.  April is coming soon and the roller skaters and dancers and watchers will be out and moving and enjoying the cpdsa ring!

Margaret Hurst