Oy Vey
Oy Vey…ever had one of those days when you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders.
Oy Vey! is a a Yiddish exclamation of dismay a little like woe is me…and this greeting card is an ideal gift to let someone know you care and understand…it’s sure to bring a smile to their face too;)
Available as a framed print, poster, mounted print and card.
Image copyright © 2009 Shanina Conway.
Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited
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A New Aesthetic.... Divine and Otherwise , Art and Stories Made For Children, The Art of 3D and the love of Eerie and enchanting artwork Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Mel Brackstone about 1 month ago
Oh wow, that looks a bit like Kriss :)))) Nice one Shan!
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi and thanks Mel, Kriss?
Torfinn Johann... about 1 month ago
Excellent work Shanina!
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi Torfinn, thank you, glad you like this little guy;)
Dawnsky2 about 1 month ago
wow fabulous Shanina :) He’s lovely :)
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi Laura, thank you..he is gorgeous such a little cutey, think I’ll be playing with the elves and faires a bit more lol!
Irene Burdell about 1 month ago
Ah this is so cute and such a sad little fellow , you just ant to give him a hug lol
Lovely work Shanina. xx
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
lol! I kept wanting to do that while working on him…just love he’s sad little face;)
dawndavies about 1 month ago
fabulois image, beautiful picture, love his expression, dawn
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi Dawn, glad you think he’s a sweetie too;)
JenniferB about 1 month ago
Such amazing work, he looks like he could stand up and step right out of the picture, like a still from an animated movie, so cool. :)
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi Girl, ...thank you so much…I should have been working on something hallows but couldn’t resist Oy Vey after the past week;)
Glad you like him Jen;)
Teacup about 1 month ago
sure do know that feeling – amazing art. xx
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Thanks so much Teacup…I’ve had one of those weeks too, but while working on this little guy, I just couldn’t help smiling just looking at him…hope your Oy Veys are gone too;)
Mugsy about 1 month ago
Add a little hair to the chin and a little to the chest
It’ll look like me at best
My entire fleet of kids,cats and dogs have decided
That they do not want to be divided
So they’ve come back to the nest
To put my nerves to the test….......
This is cute and creative!
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
lol! I have to name him…perhaps I should call him mugsy;)
doreen01 about 1 month ago
His expression is completely disarming! Wonderful piece Shanina!
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi and thank you Dorina…I felt he was coming to life while working on him…kind of spooky but nice;)
Vicki Ferrari about 1 month ago
oooh, yeah, I can so relate!!! What a great card for a 21st too, and for the hangover the next day!! Love his expression and skinny legs Shanina!! :))
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Glad you like him Vicki, he is a cutey, got to play around using him more…turn him into a rasta, he’s going to be one of my fav characters;)
Per E. Gunnarsen about 1 month ago
He, he, he cute little thing and very well done!
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi Per, hehehe …thank you, I do have a thing for elves and trolls lol!
redsirens about 1 month ago
That is sooo cute! I love it.
Shanina you are wonderful!
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
Hi Red, he is a cutey, glad you like him and hope he made you smile;)
Bunny Clarke about 1 month ago
OH yes! I have had those days. Called underwater days. :o) Excellent and adorable work.
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
Underwater days….that certainly sounds like a the feeling;)
Thanks Bunny, glad you like him;)
janrique about 1 month ago
He is adorable and the colour scheme is perfect.
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
Hi Jan, glad you like this little guy;)
kjgordon about 1 month ago
seems like this little fella might have eaten a bit too many shrooms…..........oy vey is right.
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
lol! It could have been the shrooms too, never thought of it like that…oh I’m such an innocent lol!
Lynsye Medalia about 1 month ago
LOL He is just too cute for words!
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
Hi Lynsye, glad you like him and hope he made you smile;)
quigonjim about 1 month ago
Ah bless ‘im. Great render Shanina. You’re getting the hang of this “art” thing are’nt you ; )
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
hehehe…slow going but I’m getting there;)
nishagandhi about 1 month ago
very cool
LoneAngel about 1 month ago
so enchanting !!!
ElYPares about 1 month ago
Awww…so cute!!!
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
Thanks El, I kept wanting to hug him while working on him..now that was a strange experience lol!
hfrymark about 1 month ago
that’s so cute and how I felt the other day
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
lol! I totally understand after reading your journal;)
Maria Murphy about 1 month ago
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW MAGNIFICENT
AnGeLLe about 1 month ago
:) He’s adoreable!!!!
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Angel, he is..going to do some more work with him, such a cutey;)
Scott d'Almeida about 1 month ago
outstanding,
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Thanks Scott:D
ellamental about 1 month ago
This is the coolest elf I’ve ever seen….you are an incredible artist Shanina !!!!
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
ella, thank you…he is pretty cool lol!
Antanas about 1 month ago
so lovely work
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Antanas, thank you…he is cute:D
CanDuCreations about 1 month ago
Awesome, adorable, very cute work
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Thank you CanDu, hope he made you smile:D
juha about 1 month ago
cette créations fort belle ne reflète pas ton état d esprit ?j espère que non ,mais parfois c est ce que je ressent ,ces jours ci,bise jl
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
lol! No juha, I’m happy, it’s just the little character seemed to be saying this to me..mind you I do have my moments;)
juha about 1 month ago
envoie moi de tes nouvelles j ai hâte d en recevoir!!a très bientôt et merci jl
joan warburton about 1 month ago
Doesn’t get any cuter than this!
Mia1 about 1 month ago
Just fabulous.
April Webb about 1 month ago
Nice!
Anette Tyler about 1 month ago
This is just excelent work. Love it
JUSTART about 1 month ago
great
Robin Monroe about 1 month ago
he is adorable…fantastic work:)
JaneSolomon about 1 month ago
“Oy vey” ....hahaha!! is he a jewish leprachaun?? we could be related then…. ;-) xxx
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
lol! why not..hehehe…must admit I was thinking of papa rock when I was working on him;)
Tangerinedream about 1 month ago
soooo cute its wonderful ;)
Jeff Burns about 1 month ago
Gorgeous image
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi Jeff, great you like it and hope he made you smile;)
Midori Furze about 1 month ago
Oh, my!!
Love it!!
C J Hummel - ... about 1 month ago
Yep I had many Oh weh’s and I jsut love this little character fabulous
Could be an illustration for a childrens fairy story.
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
Hi CJ, thank you…maybe it’s the planets out of alignment or something…at least this little guy makes us smile;)
Mel Brackstone about 1 month ago
Yes, Kriss
Shanina Conway replied about 1 month ago
lol! that Kriss ..brain wasn’t working last night….wonder what Kriss will think;)
Keith Reesor about 1 month ago
Delightful Shanina!! :)
robpixaday about 1 month ago
Heeeeee….what a delight!
reflector about 1 month ago
A great concept and modelling !
madvlad about 1 month ago
deee lightfullll so cute and it has to sell a bunch of cards for sureeee!
Alf Caruana about 1 month ago
brilliant love your work! :) a fav for me
missmilly about 1 month ago
Awesome image! He put a smile on my face! Milly
Maxoperandi 29 days ago
I love your work…everything you do…you do it so well. I think the boobs on this elf look very cute indeed! LOL
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
lol! had to do a little wax job , but they’re looking good…not as lush as yours but for a little elf Oy Vey;)
midzing 29 days ago
he is soo adorable,,, fantastic work Shanina… well done
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
lol! Glad you like him Wendy, he is a cutey…think he needs a girlfriend, perhaps that will cheer him up;)
Colleen Milburn 29 days ago
Ooh, this is too gorgeous!! Fabulous work, Shanina :))
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
Hi Colleen, glad he made you smile:D
vampvamp 29 days ago
he looks too cute to be ‘oy vey!’....great work my dear!
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
hehehe…even elves have bad days…perhaps he needs a friend;)
Thank you vampy;)
navybrat 29 days ago
double WOW for this Shani!
charliethetramp 29 days ago
he looks a little bit like my spirit guide
great creation shannina
Shanina Conway replied 29 days ago
Aww… your spirit guide…how lovely, hope he’s a little happier then our Oy Vey…thank you Charlie;)
Peter Lessey 29 days ago
This an amazing image. You have created such emeotion here that it touches me.
Great work my friend. – Peter
Ps; This little fellow reminds me of myself.
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
hehehhe…I think we’re all a little Oy Vey at times…thank you for the kind words Peter, I’m glad he touched you;)
AnaCBStudio 29 days ago
He is sooo cute…gorgeous work!
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Hi Ana, thank you;)
Morgana Creely 29 days ago
Fabulous! :)
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Hi Morgana, glad you this and hope he made you smile:D
frogster 29 days ago
Grand image, like his expression
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Larry, thank you and hugs matey:D
Aileen David 29 days ago
oh, he looks so sad, but makes for a very special card. Brilliant work Shanina:)
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Aileen, thank you…yes sad but cuddly too..well sort of lol!
Trish Woodford 29 days ago
What a great little guy, fantastic work as always Shanina – always such a high standard :)
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Hi Trish and thank you, he is a sad little fellow..working on giving him a girlfriend, might cheer him up lol!
awdigitaldreams 28 days ago
oh just wonderful Shanina! xoxox
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
hehehe..thank you..he is so very cute;)
MelDavies 27 days ago
very special
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Hi Mel, thank you;)
Tracey Mac 27 days ago
Aww he either needs a panadol or a valium or….........a good…..(better not say!)
Gorgeous work, poor little bugger, hope he gets lucky and/or cheers up soon!!
:)) x
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Maybe a valium thickshake for the state he’s in lol!
jillijude1 27 days ago
AWWW he’s just Noonoo HUGS xxx (noonoo = cute :D)
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
hehehe…he is so sad…but glad he made you smile:D
Lorena Maria 27 days ago
Awww.. I have had those days. too :o) So pretty.. wonderful work! (lov his belly oh…I’ve a friend with a very similar stomach ;o))
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
awww…Lorena, I hope this little guy makes you smile when those days come around;)....lol! @ your friend with the belly;)
Nala 27 days ago
I Just so so love this , , , how wonderful i am smiling so so much Alan x
Shanina Conway replied 27 days ago
Hi Alan, great to see you around again and thank you…he is a cutie, glad he made you smile;);
naturelover 26 days ago
Aww! somebody make him smile- needs his tummy tickled lol!! so cute- this is a cracking image!!!
Shanina Conway replied 25 days ago
Yes…the poor little guy needs a tummy tickle lol!
Thanks Nature;)
Lynette1 25 days ago
I feel like this some days!!!!!! Brilliant image – amazingly talented x
Shanina Conway replied 25 days ago
...hope the little guy made you smile and took away the oy veys…thanks Lynette:D
neogolas 25 days ago
Brilliant,stunning and very creative and so real,you’re amazing.
Shanina Conway replied 25 days ago
Hi neogolas, hehe..thank you I’m glad you liked this little guy;)
Karin Taylor
25 days ago
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaww! :) x
RobynLee 25 days ago
He has such a cute little Punim(face). Very Charming:-)
Songmistress 23 days ago
Love everything about this!
Sharon Mau 22 days ago
I love this so much, it is brilliant and so sweet :)))
ToastedGhost 22 days ago
This makes a fantastic card!!!
Amy-lee Foley 21 days ago
Aww poor little dude! His awesome :o)
coppertrees 19 days ago
Excellent Art
Shanina Conway replied 17 days ago
Hi Vickie, thank you so much..I hope children will get a smile from this litle character;)
Seth Weaver 18 days ago
A magical marvelous confection from the Queen of the Gold Coast. Congratulations Shanina on the featuring of this delightful work.
Shanina Conway replied 17 days ago
Mr Dreamweaver, lovely to see you around and hope you are taking it easy…hope the oy vey days are gone for you;)
russell lee klika 18 days ago
Shanina ,I am sooooooooooooooooo sorry for just now getting to your AMAZING art. You are truly a gifted artist .I only wish that I had an active imagination. Thank you so much for all your comments. Oy Vey is me as I train for yet another mission to Iraq….. Your work is AWESOME.!!!!!
K
Shanina Conway replied 17 days ago
Hi Russell, please don’t be sorry but I do thank you for the wonderful comments.
Your brilliant captures have given me much to think about over the past year and I always look forward to seeing where you are….. and your always intense images…keep safe, hope it’s anything but an Oy Vey time and I look forward to your latest series;)
madworld 17 days ago
I need this little man, he looks exactly how I feel today. Great shot Shanina
Shanina Conway replied 17 days ago
lol! I hope it gets better soon, maybe a hug will help:D
Kaleidoking 15 days ago
This is great!!!
Euan Thorburn 7 days ago
fabulous Shanina
xxx
Jean M. Laffitau 2 days ago
This is sooo great!
Mike Cressy 2 days ago
HA, this is great!!
Junior Mclean 1 day ago
I feel like this guy when I have no money, lol!!!