Children's Book Illustration Painting - A Barnyard of Pigs by Anne Gifford

A Barnyard of Pigs is a painting by Anne Gifford which was uploaded on August 27th, 2014.

A Barnyard of Pigs

These pigs are really loud! Spike covers his ears as they snort, grunt, and laugh at his different features. Certainly Spike will not find a home... more

by Anne Gifford

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Price

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Dimensions

17.000 x 10.000 inches

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Title

A Barnyard of Pigs

Artist

Anne Gifford

Medium

Painting - Watercolor

Description

These pigs are really loud! Spike covers his ears as they snort, grunt, and laugh at his "different" features. Certainly Spike will not find a home with these noisy creatures. Nevertheless, they were a lot of fun to paint! This is one of my favorite illustrations in the book.

Here is a description of the book, and a link to where you can get a copy:
https://www.createspace.com/3968363

Meet Spike the Dhog, an endearing creature (part pig, hedgehog and dog), who arrives on earth from points unknown. Go with this �different� fellow as he searches for a welcoming home among birds, fish, bears, turtles, prairie dogs, barn cats and pigs. Follow him as he goes cheerfully through the countryside on his quest to find a home where he will be accepted for who he is. Bright imaginative illustrations by watercolor artist Anne Gifford, with story by Priscilla Gifford.

Uploaded

August 27th, 2014

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Comments (37)

Debra Kewley

Love this! Great painting!

Jessica Keegan

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cindy Treger

Anne, what an adorable work of art. f/l

Tibby Steedly

What an amazing and beautiful illustration for this book! I think Spike is beautiful even if he is part pig, dog and hedgehog!

Hanne Lore Koehler

What a sweet storybook illustration, Anne! Gorgeous colors and delightful farm composition! l/F

Genevieve Esson

Wonderful illustration and whimsy! Lf

Randy Burns

Such a wonderful scene of fantasy and love. Wonderful work with a special glow Anne. F/L.

Anne Gifford replied:

I am so pleased to know that you appreciate my book illustration, Randy. That means a lot to me.

Anne Sands

Fun scene love it. Lf

Kay Brewer

Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the Watercolor Farm Animals contest. l/f

Dennis Baswell

delightful work Anne

Hiroko Stumpf

It's a fun and excellent piece of work with the beauty of watercolors.

Conni Schaftenaar

love the story of Spike the Dhog! Great painting of pigs, voted, L/F

Zina Stromberg

Gorgeous art, Anne! Lf

Maya Bukhina

Incredible work !

Bonnie Mason

Awesome illustration, Anne! These always make me smile! LF

Anne Gifford replied:

Thank you Bonnie! Knowing my art makes you smile makes me smile, too!

Donna Huntriss

What a great naive style you have! Lovely and whimsical!

Steve Gass

Nice whimsical image Anne, makes me smile, l/f.

Anne Gifford replied:

Thank you for telling me that, Steve! That makes me happy.

Nancy Griswold

Such a delightful illustration, so uplifting and warm hearted FAV/L

Anne Gifford replied:

Thank you Nancy! I suppose my Spike illustrations are along the same vein as your incredibly creative vegetable creations!

Bonnie Mason

What a wonderful endeavour! I love the colors and point of view! LF

Anne Gifford replied:

Thank you Bonnie, for your kind comment.

Johanna Hurmerinta

Terrific, well done, and fun! LF

Anne Gifford replied:

Thank you Johanna!

Susan Brown Slizys art signature name

Beautifully done Anne. This is my favorite of your book illustrations. The expressions on the pig faces are priceless, a bit like humans who encounter something that they consider different or lack compassion to try and understand. Congrats on being featured in Our World gallery. Susan

Anne Gifford replied:

Thank you for your insightful comment, Susan. You have described exactly what I was trying to portray with this painting, and I appreciate your kind comment.