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Francophile Friday : French Carousel to Carry Your Worries Away

27.10.23

 

rench Carousel with Flowers and Pink illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
French Carousel with Flowers and Pink illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

Can a carousel carry your worries away?  This one might at least chase them off for another day.

Today's illustration is inspired by a charming carousel spotted by my niece in the south of France.  Knowing my penchant for them, she kindly sent through her pics and Voilà, as they say, the rest is history.  

Rather than a plethora of ponies (never a problem for me, by the way!), this one delights its wayfarers with other forms of transport: hot air balloon, vintage plane, cute little fire truck, steampunk spaceship and also, thankfully, the classic, traditional pony.  Your getaway might be slower but it's a champion when it comes to carbon emissions!  And on that note ...

Happy Francophile Friday to you! 

SHOP SHELL SHERREE


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Francophile Friday : La Maison Rose - Pretty Pink as a Picture in Paris

3.3.23

 

La Maison Rose Paris illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
La Maison Rose Paris illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

If this charming spot in Montmartre, Paris is looking at life through rose coloured glasses, where's the harm in that, I ask.

Today's illustration pays homage to what is surely one of the prettiest and most picturesque cafés in Paris: La Maison Rose.

Located on a corner block, this famous house-turned-café was originally the studio of a Catalan artist, Ramon Pichot, back in the early 1900s.  He counted among his friends Picasso and Dali, and married a local lass who modeled for select painters (and I imagine this is how they met and fell in love).  After returning from a Spanish trip, Pichot took a break from painting canvases to paint their home pink and turned it into a restaurant !  And so its life within the fabric of Paris's café scene began.  

With one side on rue des Saules and the other on rue de l'Abreuvoir in the 18th arrondissement, this iconic dining establishment is within a baguette's throw of Paris vineyard Vigne du Clos Montmartre, and just a short stroll along the cobblestones to the Musée de Montmartre.  There are so many beautiful sights in the area, you'll walk off your waistline in no time!  And on that note ...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!  {You can order this pretty illustration as a fine art print here. Ships worldwide. Merci, grazie, thank you.}

La Maison Rose ::: 2 rue de l'Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris, France

SHOP SHELL SHERREE


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Friday Flowers : Faith, Hope and Love

20.3.20

Faith, Hope, Love and Flowers art quote illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
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Faith, hope and love.  And flowers ! 

As humans, our priorities are very much out of whack at times, I think, because I've yet to see any panic-buying of flowers.  For this, I am grateful - but if ever we needed something simple and happy like a bunch of blossoming blooms to lift our spirits, it's at a time like this.    And on that note, take good care of yourself and others, do all you can to stay positive because it truly does help, and ...

Happy Friday Flowers to you.



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Divine Doors : When One Pink Door Closes

6.3.20


Pink Doors Mediterranean with Pink Flowers and Black Cat travel art illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Pink Doors Mediterranean with Pink Flowers and Black Cat travel art illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

When one door closes, another one opens.  Just not at this particular Mediterranean home!

Today's travel art illustration of vibrant pink doors with matching bougainvillea is a great way to brush up on your spelling of 'bougainvillea' for your next spelling bee - not to be confused with Bogan Villea, which could be a flannelette-clad town on an Australian Monopoly board if such a thing existed.  If not, what a sad omission!  And on that note ...

Happy Friday to you !

 


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Feline Friday : Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo

20.9.19

Juliet Balcony Kitty and Roses cat illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Juliet Balcony Kitty and Roses cat illustration  © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo ...

Today's illustration sees our feline Juliet pondering on the general crumminess of life when your boyfurriend comes from the wrong side of the naming street.  After all, that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet!  And on that note ...

Happy Feline Friday to you!





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Furry Friends Friday : Even Dogs Need a Cat Nap

23.8.19

Lady Mabel's Cat Nap French Bulldog illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Lady Mabel's Cat Nap French Bulldog illustration  © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

Power nap, cat nap, nanna nap ... three magic phrases for so many snoozsters.

But for today's French bulldog Lady Mabel, cat nap was the winner paws down.  Clearly she's too young to be a nanna.  As for power?  Vastly overrated!  And on that note ...
 
Happy Furry Friends Friday to you!


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Francophile Friday : Pink VW Balloon Flight Over Paris

12.7.19

Pink VW Balloon Flight Over Paris Mitzi & Crew illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Pink VW Balloon Flight Over Paris Mitzi & Crew illustration  © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

The very last VW Beetle rolled off the production line this past week ~ such a shame to discontinue these iconic cuties if you ask me ~ but can it fly like this one?  I think not.

Today's illustration was a custom request by a sassy lassie who loves VW Beetles and commissioned me to create a beautiful illustrated artwork to capture and immortalise her furbabes Mitzi, Oscar and Bubbles.  So we decided to combine her loves in a fanciful balloon flight over Paris.  Little did we know at the time it would immortalise a VW Beetle, too!  And on that note ...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!





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Furry Friends Friday : Boston Terrier Petal Tea Party

14.6.19

Boston Terrier Clementine's Flower Patch dog illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Boston Terrier Clementine's Flower Patch dog illustration  © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

Well, hello, gorgeous!  You're looking blooming lovely today.

Tumble into this petalicious pastel overload with sweet Boston Terrier Clementine and get your flower child on.  Best enjoyed with rose petal and chamomile tea.  And on that note ...

Happy Furry Friends Friday to you! 

PS:  Please click here to order this as a beautiful print for your favourite animal lover.  Happiness sent worldwide.


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Venerdi in Venice : Raining Cats and Dogs on Washing Day

22.3.19

Venice Washing Day Black Cat and French Bulldog illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Venice Washing Day Black Cat and French Bulldog illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

Raining cats and dogs is one thing.  But washing cats and dogs?

An entirely different story! 

Today's illustration sees our intrepid black kitty cat and French bulldog in a delicate situation ~ but whether it came about because of raining or washing, we can only begin to surmise.  Knowing them, I'd lay money a quest for prosciutto was involved.  If this illustration was Scratch and Sniff, maybe more would be revealed.  And on that note ...

Happy Venerdi in Venice to you!




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Woof You ! Happy Valentine's ...

14.2.19

Woof You Sweet Brown White Dog and Flower Crown illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Woof You Sweet Brown White Dog and Flower Crown illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

I just dropped in to say I Woof you !

While love should be celebrated every day, all year around and all that - it's fun to have a day that's especially devoted to love of all shapes and sizes.  Can you really have too much of a good thing, after all?  And on that note ...

Happy Valentine's Day to you!

PS:  Click here to surprise your animal loving bestie with a custom portrait like this one - they'll love you forever!  Or you can shop via these links for this particular cutie pie: Prints, Cards, Totes, Cushions ~ thank you.

SHOP SHELL SHERREE


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Furry Friends Friday : Party Pug Petal Pie

18.1.19

Sweet Party Pug dog illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Sweet Party Pug dog illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

Let the party season continue to roll !  In Australia, we do love to keep the festivities going until - well, pretty much the end of January.  What can I say?  We love to enjoy life.

Today's illustration takes the 'pug' out of 'pugnaciousness' with an adorable little cuddle ball who's a lover not a fighter, all dressed up and hopeful of someplace to go.  If there are bacon bits to binge on, all the better.  And on that note ...

Happy Furry Friends Friday to you!

PS:  Take this cutie home with a print-to-order goodie from my Society6 store.  The direct link to the fine art print option is HERE and when you scroll down that page, you'll find the other available framed, canvas and merchandise options.   Thank you and enjoy!


SHOP SHELL SHERREE
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Francophile Friday illustration : Paris Pink Robe Balcony Lounging

11.1.19

Paris Pink Robe Balcony Lounging dog, cat, fashion illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Paris Pink Robe Balcony Lounging dog, cat, fashion illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved


Always take time to smell the roses.  Stinking Rogers?  Not so much.

Today's Paris illustration sets a lounging-around tone.  Well, that and a spot of romance from our furry duo.  Or is it a precursor to paw wrestling over who gets to eat the flower ?  I doubt we'll ever know.  And on that note ...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!


SHOP SHELL SHERREE




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Tree Lovers' Tuesday : Of Cats and Christmas Trees

25.12.18

Of Cats and Christmas Trees fashion illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Of Cats and Christmas Trees fashion illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

Why should cats get all the fun when it comes to climbing Christmas trees? 

Maybe your festive holiday season be joyful, peaceful and bright.  Wishing you much love and laughter: go shine your light.  And on that note ...

Merry Christmas to you!


SHOP SHELL SHERREE



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Fashionable Friday : Coffee and Haute Coiffure

21.12.18

Coffee and Haute Coiffure fashion illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Coffee and Haute Coiffure fashion illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

You can get high on life with coffee.  You can get even higher with haute coiffure!

If you're on the petite side, a voluminous up-do will add inches ~ and more than a few.  Tuck in enough hair pins, you can even shelter a bird or two.  And on that note ...

Happy Fashionable Friday to you!

SHOP SHELL SHERREE



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Furry Friends Friday : Puppy Hugs and Winter Woollies

20.7.18

Puppy Hugs and Winter Woollies Fashion & Fluffballs illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved
Puppy Hugs and Winter Woollies Fashion & Fluffballs illustration © Shell Sherree all rights reserved

We're giving out free hugs ~ the only prerequisite is strong biceps!

Today's fashion and fluffballs illustration sees us wearing woollies in a winter wonderland.  It never snows where I live, but sometimes I do wish that given I feel the cold either way, a powdery drift now and then would not go astray.   Anyone for a hot toddy, blanket and sleigh?  And on that note ...

Happy Furry Friends Friday to you!


SHOP SHELL SHERREE


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Fluffy Friday Illustration : Kitty Cat High Tea

16.3.18

Kitty Cat High Tea Fashion and Fluffballs illustration © Shell Sherree
Kitty Cat High Tea Fashion and Fluffballs illustration © Shell Sherree

When it comes to high tea, this definition is unlikely to be in the dictionary.

In today's fashion and fluffballs illustration, a chandelier becomes a tempting trapeze in the eyes of these kitties.  Cupcakes are clearly to be toyed with ~ and if you can juggle your fine bone china on your knees, you're bound to please.  And on that note ...

Happy Fluffy Friday to you !



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Francophile Friday : Eiffel Tower and a Whole Latte of Lovin'

7.7.17

Eiffel Tower and a Whole Latte of Lovin' Paris illustration © Shell Sherree
Eiffel Tower and a Whole Latte of Lovin' Paris illustration © Shell Sherree


Paris ... the Eiffel Tower ... a comfie pink oversized cable knit, steamy oversized coffee and one-size-fits-all fluffball.

Looks like a perfect morning to me.  And on that note ...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!
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Fashionable Friday : Barefoot and Fluffy

12.5.17

Barefoot & Fluffy, Pensive in Pink Fashion Illustration © Shell Sherree
Barefoot & Fluffy, Pensive in Pink Fashion Illustration © Shell Sherree


She looks pensive.  Or perhaps she's waiting ... for a caption.

Or wondering why she didn't paint her toenails before opting to go barefoot and ballgowned.   That's probably what I'd be wondering.  Deep, I know.  It's easier than politics, climate change and what plastic is doing to our marine life.  Way too depressing.  Sometimes I just can't adult. To our fluffy place! And on that note ...

Happy Fluffy Fashionable Friday to you !

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Fashionable Fluffy Friday : Pink Tutus for Two

31.3.17

Fashion & Fluffballs illustration : Pink Tutus for Two © Shell-Sherree
Fashion & Fluffballs illustration : Pink Tutus for Two © Shell-Sherree

What's better than one fluffy pink tutu?  Two. 

Today's ballet-inspired illustration should see us taking a timeout ~ but someone missed the memo.  Cats can be such show-offs.  Then again, when you have a captive audience looking at you with big puppy dog eyes, it's pretty hard to resist.

So come, let us have tea for two and two for tea.  A trifle of tutus for you and me.  And on that note ...

Happy Fashionable Fluffy Friday to you!  

PS:  You can head to the menu links to shop Shell Sherree.  Merci, grazie, thank you.
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Fashionable Fluffy Friday : On the Road to Help French Bulldogs Pablo & Stella

9.12.16

Paris illustration, Fashion & Fluffballs, Road Trip with Kitty Cat © Shell-Sherree
Paris illustration, Fashion & Fluffballs, Road Trip with Kitty Cat © Shell-Sherree


Road trip ?  If there are cuddles, an early morning and/or dusk walk on the beach plus an extra-jumbo half-strength latte by the ocean at the other end, that's a "Yes!" from me.  In this case, however, it's for philanthropic reasons:  we're hitting the figurative road to rustle up some sales for a good cause.

Today's illustration shows Ella modelling a special Love Revolution bandana by Bullove, Italian makers of bespoke puppy dog clothing.  Bullove, Pipolli {also creators of gorgeous gear for dogs}, and I have teamed up with big-hearted TeamTrueLove for a beautiful fundraising campaign to help cover treatment for a couple of little French bulldogs in need named Stella and Pablo.  Bullove is donating the proceeds from sales of their special Love Revolution bandana and every sale gives a ticket in the draw for a gorgeous Pipolli teepee plus an illustrated portrait by me of the winner in their new teepee.  Adorable!  ***UPDATE 14th December 2016:  All fundraising bandanas have been sold ~ yay!  Thank you so much for your help and support!

bullove, bulldog illustration, copyright ShellSherree


The campaign ends 14th December and we really need a boost to reach the target.  If you'd love to spread the word, order a bandana to help the cause and spread smiles when walking your pooch, you can buy yours here.  On behalf of Stella, Pablo and Team True Love, we thank you !! And on that note ...

Happy Fluffy Fashionable Friday to you !
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