Soar – Illustration Friday
“I am leaving for good, you should too. Soar high and find your way home…”
This is how I remember it 30 years ago — saying goodbye to my dear friends. It happened on the day we left Melaka for Pahang. The day that I remember so well. The day that my mother told us that my father had left us. The day that I let my father’s birds go. I never knew if my father got pissed for what I did. I never asked.
He loved the birds but I loved them even more.
P/S: Sorry for the unkempt sketch. I’m in a hurry to pack my PC. Am moving to Ampang tomorrow. Hope I’ll get the connection up soon. Till then, Happy 2008 to all!
89 Comments
hatrabbit
Lovely work–touching story too. Good luck with your move.
dave
Ginger *:)
So Beautiful. Such a sad story. I wish you the best in 2008. All kinds of blessings and good luck should come soaring your way!
Barbara Hagerty
You couldn’t improve this sketch. It’s perfect as it is!
Ella
Wonderful sketch and touching story! My father also left when I was little, so I guess I can relate…
Christine Clemmensen
What a sad story. I hope you have a good move. Great illo, I love your use of colour. Fits the mood perfectly
Kim
Oh my, what a story! I’m glad you were still able to create such a wonderful illustration for us.
John York (Random)
It’s a beautiful sketch- it’s got your handprint all over it!
Happy 2008 to you and your family!
catnapping
a beautiful piece. it pulls me right in. thank you for sharing your beautiful view of our world.
love,
cat
pati @-;--
Oh… Emila, this is so touching. I say goodbye to my dad 33 years ago, I was so little that I barely remember.
Good luck in your moving… and Happy New Year!
Muak!
Pati
buep
Beautiful work, Emila! You don’t need to improve it at all, it is really perfect. Sad and touching, indeed.
Happy 2008!
Keri
I love the feel of this. Very light-handed. The story is sad/beautiful, too.
ming
All the best with the move
Genie Princess
Hi Emila, such a sad post and pic to go with it, love this post. Thanks for sharing dear! Hugs and love for u! 🙂
WaterLearner
Hi Emila!!
Nice Sketch!
I am here to offer my cheers to the New Year!!
froggie
ohhh!!!! this is wonderful and sweet…i loveee the back of her head.
best of luck with the move – be safe and happy in your new home! happiest 2008!
valgalart
😳 Very beautiful and I know this feeling, very moving! I hope your travels go smoothly for you and your little family and may your New Year be shiny and bright!!! 😉
jo
What a sad and beautiful image and memory. Emila I received you Christmas card today, and was absolutely thrilled, I love your work so much. My Fairy ATC is one of my prized possesions. I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday, and may your New Year be filled with Joy and Happiness. I wish you all the best.
Tony LaRocca
Sad story and memory, sweet picture. Hope those birdies found a good life.
The Unknown
Wonderful piece.
love
KM
your drawings are all so beautiful!
because you drew them from the bottom of your heart….
this, by far, is the most touching piece i have ever saw!
have a happy new year, and may all your dreams come true…
netster
Happy new yEar!
Cheers
cata
Dear Emila!
You always give me such a beautiful emotions with your art! Thanks!
Bellissima imagine!
Cata
LadyJava
Oh dear. sad story dear Emila but I think the birds thanked you for their freedom and your father definitely forgave you for it..
Happy New Year dearie to you and your family.. eh which part of Ampang.. am there also you know 🙂
Michelle
Happy new Year to you and your family Emila, hope it’s a great year.
Genie Princess
Emila!!! Still busy unpacking ah, poor thing! When u’re free, come see the meme I tagged u with (must-not-miss ok?) and hope u had a great NY eve with Yassin and hubby! 🙂
http://mariuca.blogspot.com/2008/01/hello-2008.html
Genie King
Happy New Year Emila!! 🙂
Lily Lulu
hye sis .. happy new year !!! 🙂
p/s: move to Ampang ?? Which part .. my family stay ampang jugak .. hihi
take care .. mwahs
Ursula Shaw
This is a very touching and beautiful illustration.
Happy New Year to you, Emila!
studio lolo
In spite of your sadness, look at the woman you grew up to be!! And the wonderful parent YOU are 🙂 The illustration is endearing and lovely. Thanks for sharing a piece of your heart and your past, and thanks for my Christmas card I got today!! You’re so thoughtful and special.
All the best in the move, dear friend. 😉
Get Zapped
Wow – this is so expressive. Such profoundness in a simple illo. Thank you for sharing. And may you have a joyful and inspiring new year!
Belinda Del Pesco
What a beautiful illustration. Especially after reading the text that goes with it. Simply rendered, and very powerful. And I like that it’s “unkempt”.
palma tayona
wonderful blog. truly enjoyable to read.
sad and poignant story and inspiring.
thank you and happy new year.
JC
This is such a lovely and touching illustration. I really don’t see it as “unkempt” — this style is gorgeous, honest, and fits the mood so well, considering the story that inspired it. It’s like the little girl is saying goodbye to what once was and knows her world is different now.
Diane Duda
this is so very touching, emila. i just love you and all of your beautiful creations.
hope your new year is going well.
xo
Di
laura tm
What a sad & touching story Emila but what a lovely illo to go with it! Just wanted to let you know I received your Christmas card and I absolutely love it – I’m tickled that you thought of me & my family and sent us such a beautiful holiday card! Hope your move went smoothly and wishing you and your family all the best for 2008!!
emila
Thank you Dave!
emila
Thank you Ginger! Thanks for all the wishes and blessings!
Happy 2008!
emila
Oh thank you,Barbara!
emila
Thanks Ella!
emila
Thanks Christine!
emila
Thanks Kim!
emila
Thank you John! Happy 2008 to you and your family too!
emila
Hi Cat! Thank you!
emila
OH Pati, thank for the wishes…happy new year to you and Jose too!
emila
Thank you Buep!
emila
Thanks Keri! It’s sad indeed!
emila
Thank you Ming!
emila
Hi GP! Thanks for reading!
emila
Thank waterlearner!
emila
Thanks Colleen! Happiest 2008 to you too!
emila
Thanks Valerie!
emila
Hi Jo! Thanks for reading! I’m so glad I found a friend in you (though online). I treasure your ATC too!
emila
Thanks Tony! I hope so.
emila
Thanks Unknown!
emila
Thanks KM!
emila
Thanks Netster! Happy new year to you too!
emila
Thanks Cata! I’m glad my arts touch your heart!
emila
Thanks LJ! Am in Ampang Tasik…where are you at?
emila
Thanks Michelle! Same to you! Happy New Year!
emila
Hola Princess! Will do the tag asap! Thanks!
emila
Hi GK! Happy New Year to you too!
emila
Hi Lily! Am here at Ampang Tasik. Which part of Ampang your family stays?
emila
Thanks Ursula! Happy New Year to you too!
emila
Thank you dear Laurel!
emila
Thank you GetZapped!
emila
Thanks Belinda!
emila
Thank you Palma!
emila
Thanks JC!
emila
Thanks Di!
emila
Glad you received the card! Thanks for reading and all the best to you for 2008!
sketched out
I missed this last week. Wow, what do you mean unkempt, this is beautiful and so poignant, and so are your words. Just so sad and beautiful.
I hope you have a wonderful 2008! Cheers.
Bobby Revell
Hi Emila!!!! I love this picture! I hope you enjoy your new home. Thanks again for the wonderful card!!! I’ll keep it forever 🙂
emila
Thank you Sketched Out! I hope you have a great 2008 too!
emila
Thank Bobby! Happy New Year!
marvic
Soaring high !!!!!
marvic
like me soaring high to post at least 54 more comments
marvic
can i make it ❓
marvic
I am not so sure but i had to before i’m heading back home
marvic
GAMBATE!!!!!
HAIYAK!!!!
Nessa
Everything happens for a reason…
Nessa
Eh, Marvic pun ada sini rummaging thru old posts ye… hehehe
Nessa
Saya sedang berusaha untuk menambah komen2!
Nessa
Harap2 aku berjaya 😀
Nessa
I can do it!
Nessa
Menuju puncak…
Nessa
… gemilang cahaye…
Nessa
…bersama janji…
Nessa
…azam sejati…
Nessa
Pasti berjaya di .. urmm.. blog Emila!