The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come!

udonchow

The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come!

Oil Pastel And Acrylic On Wood (With Minor Digital Enhancements)

Ophelia wishes all of us a great new year in 2009 filled with hopes and promises, it’s time to usher in the new things in our life!

This is an all-occasion card, for birthday greetings, party invitations, congratulations and of course new year greetings :D

You can view and buy my other “The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come” creations from my Zazzle Gallery:

The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come! belongs to the following groups:

All Around the Styles, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Birds and Creatures of Flight, Childhood, Contemporary Pastel Painters, Cutest of the Cute, Fine Arts, Live, Love, Dream: , Owl Artwork, Painted Birds! , Prize Challenges!!, Safe Haven, Singapore, The Birds, Tropical Art and Vibrant and Vivid Color Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come! by udonchow
  • Madeline M Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    BEAUTIFUL work !!! Well done indeed !

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Madeline!! My first time experimenting with these colours, it’s kind of different from the rest of my works :D

  • MissKoo

    MissKoo

    ooooh lovely, very festive!! And I love the little turtle.

  • udonchow replied

    I’m so glad you could tell it’s a turtle and not a snail :D Thanks Rita, always great to hear from you ^ _ ^

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    Ophelia ROCKSSSS in the New Year!! lol. Great work Ellen!!

  • udonchow replied

    She ROCKSSSS, that’s such a cool compliment, thanks Steph, hugssss!! :D

  • udonchow

    udonchow

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Such a wonderful and cheerful work..
    Chuck..

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Chuck! Best wishes for the year ahead, may you lay hold of all the promises that are yours :D

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    OMG!!! New year’s coming!!!! XD
    Looks like Ophelia’s really excited for the upcoming new year, yea!! i love the field she’s in.. so beautiful and oooh!! is that a new friend? the lil tortoise? =D dunno why, but am thinking this will look darn lovable on a pillowcase too.. hehe.. XD love it, Ellen!!

  • udonchow replied

    Yep, little tortoise wants to join in the fun too!! I can imagine it on a pillow case too, thanks Fa!! ^ _ ^

  • valzart

    valzart

    O Woot! and the same to you ‘n yours Ophelia sweetheART ;} hugglez

  • udonchow replied

    Ophelia’s new year resolution is know how to Give And Take! :D Thanks so much Val!! :D

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Oh, she’s such a sweetie, and so’s her friend in the party hat!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much for your sweet comments bevanimage! Do join in the fun!!! :D

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

    OMGosh!! I LOVE everything about this one Ellen!!!! Ophelia is sooooooooo Adorable ..
    and I wish Ophelia the same ((((((((((((((huggles)))))))))))))))))))) xxx

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so muchie Cazzie! Another Woody to my collection :D And Ophelia wants your unicorn gang and of cos Snowy to count down to 2009!! ^ _ ^

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    I LOVE THIS- sooooooo wonderful Ellen xxx

  • udonchow replied

    Aww…Thank you so much Anita! Let’s all look forward to a good year ahead despite the gloom and doom news in our midst :D

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

    Yay yep I meant to say woohooo another woodie!!! Love the woodies!!! xxxx
    I think this is my new fav!!! :))

  • udonchow replied

    HUGS!!!!! ^ _ ^

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great work Ellen !!!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you sooo much Sylvia ^ _ ^

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Here Here xxxxxx

  • udonchow

    udonchow

  • sparklehen

    sparklehen

    What a wonderful, clever idea! Gorgeous too :D

  • udonchow replied

    Thanks very much Heather! So pleased to hear that ^ _ ^

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    absolutely gorgeous creation, we must be on the same wavelength, as in my mind today i saw a little character with a clown’s hat on, but decided to can it…. and there she is!!!!! Hi Ophelia, happy new year sweetie :) xox

  • udonchow replied

    Really?? ^ _ ^ I was thinking of her in this hat since Sunday afternoon, I hope to see your new character soon, Karin!!

  • Jakki O

    Jakki O

    What does Ophelia have in store for 2009 I wonder?????
    Beautiful, happy, cheerful art Ellen :D

  • udonchow replied

    To have more love in her heart, Jak! :D Thank you so much!!

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Fantastic!! Love u Ophelia!!! xxx

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Leena!! Ophelia hearts you and Daisy too! ^ _ ^

  • malina

    malina

    so cute n delightful ~~

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much malina, glad Ophelia delighted you ^ _ ^

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    a very beatiful … lovely atmosphere… nice mild colors:)) great job! Ellen

  • udonchow replied

    You are always so sweet Susan, thank you so much for your support! Yes, I wanted to try more muted colours this time:D

  • bahgoesthesheep

    bahgoesthesheep

    wowie!! this is great, little ophelia party on down hehe :D

  • udonchow replied

    Yayyy! It’s party time, Joycelyn, get your little friends over too!! :D

  • Amy-lee Foley

    Amy-lee Foley

    Aww beautiful work Ellen :o)
    xXxOoO

  • udonchow replied

    Thank youuuuu, sweet Amy!! Hugsss!! :D

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    How beautiful, well done Ellen!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Ellen! ^ _ ^

  • macabrecat

    macabrecat

    Yay! It’s such a beautiful and festive card!!

  • udonchow replied

    I’m glad you sensed the festive mood here, thanks Julie! Hugs!! :D

  • Louise Parton

    Louise Parton

    gorgeous as always :D this really mades me smile, love the stars on her hat & the little turtle! xxx

  • udonchow replied

    Awww…thank you my friend! I’m smiling now tooooo! :D

  • Christine Jones

    Christine Jones

    another gorgeous design!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Christine ^ _ ^

  • Kelly Connolly

    Kelly Connolly

    Amazing…love this Ellen. All the beautiful colours and detail!!!! Another favorite for me!

  • udonchow replied

    Glad you love this piece, Kelly! Hugs!! ^ _ ^

  • stephaniefaith

    stephaniefaith

    utterly adorable. love the little friend (turtle) : D

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    Think I made the right choice in adding little turtle ^ _ ^ Thanks alot Steph!!

  • fixtape

    fixtape

    This is really nice!
    The colours are perfect!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you very much K! So happy you like this ^ _ ^

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Oh so sweet….beautiful image my friend!!!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Julia! Have a great year ahead! :D

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    fantastic image well done

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Jeff ^ _ ^

  • valzart

    valzart

    Cazzies creations’ has a Udon Chow…. check her out sweetheART ;} hugglez

  • udonchow replied

    Oh yes Val! That’s my Udon, I emailed Cazzie those pics for her to paint Udon and she did such a terrific job, love those eyes!! :D

  • Kathryn Simons

    Kathryn Simons

    This is wonderful!

  • udonchow replied

    Thanks so much Kathryn, nice to hear from you ^ _ ^ Have a great 2009!!

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Gorgeous work, the turtle is so good it should have a series of its own.

  • udonchow replied

    I didnt think of that! It certainly is worth exploring, thanks so much Paul!! :D

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    just adorable ! all your work is !!! xx

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Elaine! Have a great 2009!!

  • georgiegirl

    georgiegirl

    Thanks Ophelia!! Wishing you and your beautiful creator a wonderfully happy 2009 too!!! This is a gorgeous, happy portrait of you celebrating :D

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Auntie GG!! May 2009 be a year where you reclaim the hopes and promises for your life, HUGS! :D

  • luciasalemi

    luciasalemi

    adorable Ophelia!!! Love this cheerful artwork!

  • udonchow replied

    Thanks Lucia!! May your hopes and dreams become reality in 2009!!^ _ ^

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Your work is so sweet and charming. I love all of the wonderful details. Great consistency in your style….Fantastic.

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you very much Elizabeth, your words are so uplifting! ^ _ ^

  • mrana

    mrana

    Adorable!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you mrana! Great to hear from you again! Blessed Christmas and new year to you! :D

  • valzart

    valzart

  • udonchow replied

    Many holiday wishes and hugs to you from me and Montri, Val!! You have been so sweet and supportive!! Wishing you much love and peace this new year, my dear friend! :D

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Happy New Year! congrats on the feature 31 Dec 08

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Rosalie! I’m really happy with the feature :D

  • Rita H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Congratulations!!!!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you very much Rita! :D

  • Ingrid77

    Ingrid77

    Fantastic image! Many congrats on your feature :-))

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much for the compliments, appreicate it! :D

  • sailucy

    sailucy

    I’ve just noticed your beautiful Ophelia in the Home Page! Yay!!!! congrats, Ellen =))))))))))

  • udonchow replied

    Thanks so much Lucia!! It was a nice surprise ^ _ ^

  • Monica Engeler

    Monica Engeler

    Very cute. Like the imagery.

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you very much countrytennis, much appreciated!! ^ _ ^

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    This is magical , I’ve just saw it on featured art – Congrats my friend, well deserved.

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you very much RUST, hope your new year was great ^ _ ^

  • Caroline Fournier

    Caroline Fournier

    Congratulations on being selected in the featured wall art. Very exciting and so well deserved. Such a festive image to start off the new year. Hope you are doing well. Happy New Year filled with love and happiness!!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you so much Caroline!! ^ _ ^ So far so good, how about you? Wishing you a great year filled with goodies of your heart’s desires :D

  • Lindsay Coleman

    Lindsay Coleman

    i glanced at this and then had to click and look at it- it made me smile.
    it’s so fun and colorful and happy!
    :)
    good job!!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you Lindsay, your words warm my heart very much, thanks for stopping by too :D

  • KazM

    KazM

    Hooty Happy
    Nice & new
    happy to you too

  • udonchow replied

    Hooty Happy Nice and New Year to you too, KazM!! ^ _ ^

  • Mandaowly

    Mandaowly

    Awww its a owly…... i love owls….
    I think your work is Great keep up the good work :)

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    I can tell it in your profile name that you love owls :D Thanks so much for your words of encouragement, much appreciated :D

  • Vicky Wheeler

    Vicky Wheeler

    this is the cutest thing ive ever seen!!!! really wonderful :D x

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you Vicky! That’s very nice to know, you made my day, thanks for stopping by too! :D

  • jgmart

    jgmart

    Wonderful painting!!

  • udonchow replied

    Thank you very much!! :D

  • Sanne Thijs

    Sanne Thijs

    Hey,

    I am looking for original and great birds and yours is one of them. I am looking for them because me and a friend have a group colours outside the lines and we have each month a new theme for illustrations. Just to look how someone else thinks or draws in this theme. This month the theme is birds and i love to have this birds in the group.

    Greets Mimmam

  • Evita

    Evita 2 days ago

    ♥ Beautiful artwork !!! :D ♥

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