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I am posting two illustrations from The Society of Illustrators 49th Annual of American Illustration.

The first illustration was published by Peter De Seve and is found on page 69 of the Editorial Section. This image caught my attention because of the umbrellas and rain. I work for a lab that analyzes precipitation for "acid rain," so rain pictures intrigue me. As I studied the print, I liked the subtle feelings expressed by the facial features of the creatures and was reminded of the people I see every day as I wait for the shuttle bus that takes me to work. I found it playful and witty as it also indirectly refers to the biblical story of Noah and his Ark. It reminded me of children's stories and that is one of my favorite genre.



As I turned to page 71, I saw another image that reminded me of a children's story. I saw the traditional, folksy tile floor and the tail which resembled a woven rug and felt an immediate peace and calm that a family pet can bring. This image was published by Gurbuz Eksioglu in "The Media Cat Magazine." He records that he "tried to illustrate the idea that a cat can be happy without needing anyone." I think he succeeded.