illustration – Dan Tabata

Fez Hat Flamingo

Posted on March 31, 2019April 12, 2019 by Dan Tabata

It is said that when a pink flamingo wearing a fez appears on your front lawn you will enjoy good fortune for one hundred years. Or is it misfortune? Ha, just kidding! I don’t know anything. A pink elephant, on the other hand…

Pen and watercolor drawing of a fez-wearing flamingo.

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Fez Hat Cat

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Dan Tabata

After acquiring the fez, kitty developed an uncanny obsession with brandy, cigars, and nineteenth-century explorers.

Pen and ink drawing with digital color.

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Jellyfish

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dan Tabata

Pen and watercolor drawing of a swimming jellyfish.

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Filthy Pig

Posted on February 7, 2019February 13, 2019 by Dan Tabata

I believe the word you’re looking for is “self-satisfied.”

Pen and watercolor drawing of a happy pig.

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Squirrel at Rest

Posted on July 3, 2018January 5, 2019 by Dan Tabata

Squirrel wonders, “Now, where did I hide my lunch?”

A pencil drawing from my art journals. Color applied in Photoshop.

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Squirrel at Rest 8x10 print at Etsy — Squirrel at Rest

Paper Crane and Cherry Blossoms

Posted on June 15, 2018January 5, 2019 by Dan Tabata

In Japanese culture, the crane symbolizes longevity and good fortune, while cherry blossoms represent the ephemeral nature of life.

I recently rediscovered some stylized cherry blossom (sakura) art that I had drawn a couple years ago. These flowers felt like a natural compliment to my previous paper crane (orizuru) drawing.

I revisited my original paper crane drawing by refining the scanned image and adding the cherry blossoms to a purple background.

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Paper Crane and Cherry Blossoms 8x10 print at Etsy — Paper Crane and Cherry Blossoms

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Hopeful Dog

Posted on May 30, 2018January 5, 2019 by Dan Tabata

“Excuse me. Could you spare a small slice of ham? Even a tiny scrap of bacon will do.” Faithfully yours, Mouse the Chihuahua

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Casual Cat

Posted on April 29, 2018January 5, 2019 by Dan Tabata

Say “hello” to Kordell, the casual tuxedo cat.

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New Etsy Shop

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Dan Tabata

You can now purchase prints directly from me at my new Etsy shop. Ten of my favorite designs are available as 5×7 art prints. Please stop by and take a look!