Illustration Friday: Tattoo


The Union Jack I proudly bear
Emblazoned in my bulldog hair.
A tribute to a fearsome man:
Dear Winston, 'twas your sturdy plan
That broke the chains of tyranny.
How I desire to honor thee.

Comments

  1. GilesMarch 11, 2006 at 2:51 PM

    Nice bulldog.

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  2. The UnknownMarch 11, 2006 at 4:18 PM

    Great stuff!
    love

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  3. Marie-DomMarch 11, 2006 at 4:33 PM

    Very clever! Great illustration.
    MD

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  4. MimiMarch 11, 2006 at 5:09 PM

    Great dog, great man, our Winston. I see Steve influence in this GREAT art.

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  5. CATRAVENMarch 12, 2006 at 2:15 PM

    Great work. Is your dog named Winston Churchill?

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  6. CarolynMarch 12, 2006 at 9:52 PM

    Wonderful! Winston rocks!

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  7. EllenMarch 13, 2006 at 12:01 AM

    LOL! Great illo!

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  8. NicoleMarch 13, 2006 at 1:31 PM

    Catraven, this bulldog represents the spirit of the British people during the blitz as they would not give up!

    It's just a small homage to Winston Churchill.

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  9. Madame_of_da_HouseMarch 14, 2006 at 8:23 AM

    haha, cute bulldog...gotta love it. the little poem that goes with it is very interesting...i like it a lot. kudos, keep it up ^.^ <3

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