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"Old Merlin" by Richard Svensson

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Illustration for Brian Buckley’s poem ”Old Merlin” . 'And how I have a green and red And purple polka-dotted cat (And just exactly what, I ask Am I supposed to do with that?)'


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17 Feb 2008:-) Lydia stephanie Barker
kick butt picture, love the detail, really love the cat

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "Thanks! This picture was fun to do and I hope it shows."
19 Feb 2008:-) Jaschenka Saarloos
That cat is awesome. Great detail in this pic and Merlins expression is wonderful.

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "Thanks! Everyone seems to like that cat."
13 May 2008:-) Kačena Mulíková
What a....colourful...cat....What happended to it??...I hope other cats dont mock it 1...Great pic....and the aligator....O_______o

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "He’s a victim of bad magic. But he seems pretty happy about it anyway!"
4 Mar 2009:-) Casandra l.johnsen
Lol this goes great with the poem. Its really a funny picture. Poor merlin, he looks so ...old.

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "Thanks! Yes, poor Merlin, but we’ll all get there (perhaps)."
4 Mar 2009:-) Meadow Nicole Griffin
Perfect illustration to Brian’s poem. Wonderful!

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "Thank You! It’s very easy to get inspired by Brian’s words."
4 Mar 2009:-) Mariposa Gollery
This is amazing. It goes so well with the poem! I LOVE the cat!!!

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "Thanks! I hope it does the poem justice. It was a bit difficult to make the cat work, as the red/green pattern kind of distorts his shape. Glad you liked it!"
6 Jul 2009:-) Robyn Wren
Perfect partner to the poem. I still love the cat!

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "Thanks! Everybody seems to like the cat!"
18 Jul 2009:-) Lyndsay MacDonald
Love this! I’ve read the poem and this is exactly how I imagined it.

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "Glad to hear it! I hope he’s a very human Merlin."
5 Aug 2009:-) Sarah Aiston
Very good,made me smile 2 Love the cat !!

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "If you’re smilin’ then I’m smilin’! 1"
16 Oct 2009:-) Krystal Jazmin LopezBaguer
MY HEAVENS !!
i love the cat!

:-) Richard Svensson replies: "He, he! The cat’s everybody’s favorite!"
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About 'Old Merlin':
 • Status: OK
 • Created by: :-) Richard Svensson
 • Copyright: ©Richard Svensson. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: Merlin, Cat, Wizard, Laboratory
 • Categories: Anthropomorphic (Furries), Humourous or Cute Things, Magic and Sorcery, Spells, etc., Wizards, Priests, Druids, Sorcerers..., European Traditions, Mythology
 • Techniques: Black Ink, Watercolour
 • Submitted: 2007-10-08 10:25:40
 • Views: 7092
 • Resolution: 534x700


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