Friday, October 24, 2008

Illustration Friday: Repair

I've found myself in the curious position of not talking to my neighbor. Our kids had a fight, some things were said and now neither of us wants to come forward with an apology. Having somehow missed this stage as a teenager I'm at a loss for what to do. And with moving soon wonder if it will ever be repaired at all?

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

cute! The ones you do from your heart stand out among the rest! Good job Heather.

Anonymous said...

I really like this bold linear style and watercolor combination you're doing lately --
and the commentary that goes with each drawing! Bravo!

steve said...

Very well done Heather! Good question regarding the neighbor. If there is a move in store, it might be better on your conscience, though I'm sure it's not your fault. My humble opinion.

theartofpuro said...

Love the watercolors you've done
Good work

Edrian said...

I love this piece...love the colors and composition! Very well done!
I agree with Steve, I always try to be the better person even if it's not my fault. Life it's too short !

Have a nice weekend!

Michelle Henninger said...

Nice work Heather. I love the linework. They do say that fences make better neighbors.

Lisa Rivas said...

Wonderful drawing and just cross that bridge with a kind word and remove the fence of silence :)

I found this when I setting up my repair post.
Hugs to you Heather...

“Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend.” Jewel

valerie walsh said...

i like it! Wonderful and timely for you! I can only say that if you take the opportunity while you can you won't have regret later because in a sense you are doing it for you to feel better too :) Sorry my music startleed you but I love having music on my site it is a joy to me :)

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Heather, LOL!!! Oh but this is a hoot! I love the story. Is it true? I don't mean to make light of this at all. It's a prefect picture and a prefect word picture at that! Great work again!

Heather said...

Just to let everyone know, things were resolved to some degree. It was lack of communication. I'm still a little frustrated that they didn't talk to me before things blew up. I certainly would've handled things differently with more information. (but isn't that always the case?)
Thanks for all your support.

NANCY LEFKO said...

wonderful illustration...good luck with the neighbor problem.

Dot said...

just go talk to her...

Love the illo!

Anonymous said...

Cute illustration. If you think the burned bridge will haunt you for the rest of your life it will probably make you feel real good about yourself to be the first to apologize. Thanks for your honesty on my contest illustration for late. It was helpful.

Bee said...

Great illustration and such a difficult position to be in, good luck with it :)