“As life unfolds, there will be times you will get played.”
So many images unfolded in my mind, when I saw this week’s Illustration Friday prompt, but with so little time and simple materials at hand, I decided that sometimes simplicity says it best.
As always, I leave you with the seeds, you provide the interpretation.
Peace to you in this life of chaotic music!
June 16th, 2009 at 12:35 am
I love that there is a woman singing as the accordion unfolds. That is so creative!
June 16th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Thank you for your comments on mine. I had difficulty with such an easy word. Love yours. It really hits home for me. Grew up quite over protected. Learned a lot through trial and error as an adult. Really nicely illustrated.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Oh! An accordion. In all my accordion pictures (I think I’ve done five so far) it never occured to me to think of some “being played.” Interesting interpretation. This woman looks trapped, like she wants to be the music out in the air, not stuck in the bellows. Nice accordion…it makes me think I’ve been trying to put too much detail in mine.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:15 am
indigene, welcome back! i really love the “getting played” line — is it yours? a perfect metaphor for unfold.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Perfect illustration for the theme- what women doesn’t on occasion fill like she is in the middle of an accordian, being squeezed!!
June 16th, 2009 at 11:15 am
WOW! Incredible idea and it looks so grand too. The whole idea of this and the way you made it is inspired!!!
June 16th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Nice take on the theme.
Yes, sometimes I have to remind myself of the old song “Everybody plays the fool”.
June 16th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Very suggestive image!
June 16th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
you are brilliant lady, brilliant. Now why didn’t I think of that. oh because you got the idea first hee hee hee! this is so wonderful. INCREDIBLE!!!! YOU ALWAYS BRING IT!
June 16th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
You’re absolutely right! Sometimes simplicity does say it best and this is so true in your case! This illustration is just delightful- a great take on this weeks topic
June 16th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Wonderful interpretation. I love how you chose an accordian for unfold and being played. The woman’s expression is just great.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Love it! My dad used to play the accordian. We are Polish….I think he had to.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
this is so true Indigene on so many levels - i love this!!
June 16th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I am glad to see you back, Indigene!
As always, your interpretations makes me think…
clever idea!
June 16th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
What a great concept! I’ve always appreciated accordians, they’re such cool instruments!
June 16th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
creative take on this week IF’s theme!! love the face and the accordian… it ’s musically and rhythmatically unfolded!
June 16th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
now I have Lady of Spain stuck in my head.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
I also like the simplicity here. I almost hear the chaotic sounds of the woman and the accordion mixed together.. Great job!
June 16th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Good to see you back… and in good form as usual! Great idea for the theme!
June 16th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Wonderful idea and interpretation of the theme. Nice work.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Love it!! Reminds me of that Who song… Mama’s got a squeezebox!
And getting played… oh yeah.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
very much got a kick out of this one. reminds me of meeting my cousin when I was little; both she and her sister played the accordian.
June 16th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Nice concept for UNFOLD. Liked the use of accordion. Can feel the pain of that lady. Lovely style. Thanks for visiting my blog. Cheers!!!!!!!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Great idea! I love it!
June 17th, 2009 at 12:53 am
I like your interpretation. An idea full of wit and wisdom as well.
June 17th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I love this!! The accordion entered my mind also as I was thinking of this prompt. I learned to play it when I was a child. I like how you combined the two images. Nicely done!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
This is such a great idea - a really great response to the topic!
June 17th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
fantastic piece and such an insightful interpretation
June 17th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
great concept! you just don’t see enough accordions in art these days…
June 17th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Great illustration and concept.
Music is another great way to balance off our hectic lifestyle.
thanks for sharing the beauty of a precious instrument.
Indigene, happy days!
June 17th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Very nice interpretation, humorous and soulful! I also enjoy the introspective.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Great take on unfold, I love the idea of the music unfolding. Well done. Lovely image.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:55 am
As usual, I love your interpretation of the theme Unfolding. Your words are always uplifting as well. What a beautiful image, Indigene!
June 18th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
o wow i love this! i love the graphic style its great!!
June 18th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
hahaha! i love the expression on her face but i’ll laugh my ass off if i see and hear anyone immitating the sound of an accordion.:)
June 19th, 2009 at 6:23 am
seems we had similar ideas about the topic
your illo leaves a lot of space for interpretation into any direction 
June 20th, 2009 at 9:18 am
very insightful and creative
teri
June 21st, 2009 at 11:20 am
and as always your simplicity lead to full immersion in the topic. great.
July 1st, 2009 at 4:32 am
Thats a great idea.
And it would work really well as a sailor tattoo