Rip My Shorts & Were Both in Trouble for Delbeke by magnus073
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I created this for my dear friend ( Delbeke ) or better known as Alexis. She is a superb artist and does some of the most beautiful and tender images you will ever see. You couldn't ask for a better friend than Alexis as she is supportive, caring and there if you need her. What you will notice first about her is her wonderful sense of humor and her ability to tell stories. This was very clear in her amazing letter to me where she shared so many childhood memories she had in vivid detail. To be honest I spent one night just trying to decide which memory I wanted to bring to life and this one struck me most of all because it shows her adventure and humor so well. Here is to you Alexis, having the chance to get to know you and become friends has been truly a honor. Hugs,
Dave
Rip My Shorts & Were Both In Big Trouble: Alexis love to play outdoors with her little brother in their summer home in Cape Cod. There is was safe and they could run free exploring everything. Their Father built them a tree house that was so cool but still little Alexis loved to climb trees. One day Alexis decided to climb the huge Hickory nut tree in their yard. She went to the top and was so high up she could see everyone from up there. The only problem was her shorts got caught on a tree branch and she was now stuck up there. She tried everything, even taking them off but nothing worked. It was getting late when she started yelling and got her Father's attention. Her family showed up and if you look close you can see her Mother with a angry look on her face below, along with her little brother smiling and pointing at her dilema. Her Dad tried reaching her with a ladder but it wasn't high enough. Finally he told her just to rip her shorts to get free. Her Mother yelled up ( Don't you dare rip those shorts ) and her Father was forced to climb down and call the Fire Department. They showed up with a ladder that was long enough to reach her and in my mind this is the vision of that moment I see. The Fireman finally reaches little Alexis and is struggling to pull her shorts free when she looks at him with a serious face and says ( Rip My Shorts Mister & Were Both In Big Trouble ) The good news is they got her down from the tree. The bad news is the Fireman had to cut the shorts to get her loose so they both probably ended up in trouble. :) Well hope this got some smiles and maybe helped someone relive a personal tree climbing adventure. Take care
Credits will come later as I am at work :)
Comments (114)
Excellent work!!! Wonderful!!!
This is so funny and so excellently done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what a wonderful image to your dear friend such a great childhood memory
Too adorable! Your art is always so heartwarming and full of life and smiles are always guaranteed! Love it!!
Thanks again for a wonderful story ... I really had to chuckle at this one. One can only imagine the wrath the fireman and child faced once back on terra firma. Well done.
Fantastic image and light Dave!!!!Hugs Jane
Superb and creative work!!! Very well done.
Wonderful Work Here my Friend, Image and story Both, LOL I Guess we can all do with a helping hand Sometimes, Yes!!!
Not possible to be quiet !!!
Wow Dave this must have taken some time to do the posing is amazing and so is the perspective. Wonderful dedication to one of my favourite artists :) Cathy xoxoxo
Rotfl!!! You have once again brought to life, a memorable momment in life that most of us can relate to. You create these images for the wonderful people here but it is so cool that we all can relate to them and be reminded of similar situations. Thank you Dave!
aww Dave another really lovely childhood scene to brighten my day, thanks for the smiles that you give us all with these wonderful stories and superb creations - take care hugs Jane xx
Well, the Fireman was probably not in trouble. In fact Mom seems quite taken by the handsome hero if you ask me. But I can well imagine the wrath young Alexis faced. GROUNDED! Of coarse, if Mom were actually thinking pragmatically she would realize that keeping Alexis at home for a month would only increase the odds of more tree climbing. Parents can be such complex and unpredictable creatures, becoming upset over really trivial matters. Alexis probably climbed a hundred trees without incident gaining most valuable experience prior to attempting an upward assault on the all imposing hickory tree. I mean Edmund Hillary probably climbed dozens of mountains before he took on Everest - same difference. Yet, Mom would become adjitated each time she found Alexis more than five feet off the ground just because Mom was too 'adult' to learn to climb trees herself. Parents are always getting in the way of their children's greatness I tell you. This brings up the not so small matter of ABC vs. Liddsville....
Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic!!!!.Wonderful work and excellent composition as usual, Congratulations! Have a marvelous weekend and thank you so much for your comments. Giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say.
So cute!!!! Fantastic scene!!!
Very good scene. Goo POV and render.
LOL, just love the story and your image...alexis' pose is super! once again, thanks for the chuckle ;)
Great "scene out of all our lives" Dave! Very well done.
well done. nice illustration.
Oh my gosh, Dave, I'm still laughing over this story! I suspect there's many more adventures in Alexi's childhood! What a terrific interpretation of her memories! She's gonna just love this! I know I totally loved and treasure the one you did for me! How you get all those expressions and poses so perfectly baffles my mind!
Great image!!!Excellent work as always!!
Just beautifult erland
Very cool, excellent dedication, great story, scene and render, awesome!:)
....wow..the detail is amazing Dave and I love the story.....soooo cute..hehe....love to you, Carol
LOL! A delightful tale from Alexis, and Masterfully illustrated! Bravo Dave!
great work.......!
Great story! And a wonderful illustration! Especially the brother below, laughing at his sisters plight!
Very nice story and very nice result. You are so creative!
LOL! Really awesome my friend!!!
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet & lovely work & dedi!