Snips and snails and puppy dog tails…
To celebrate the birth of beautiful Baby D (J.R.) and his parents’ love of dogs, Coco & Co. has created “A Dog and A Frog”; an ideal piece to welcome a little boy into his family & nursery.
Shades of blue and green in the background, give the hint of a fresh summers day. A whimsical white puppy with a spotty eye lazes on a hill while looking onto a sassy, tongue-flashing frog. Flowers in sunshine and cotton candy swirls look more like lollipops than summer blossoms. In the background, on the hilltop a stylized tree bears little leaves and on its trunk a personal etching; “dad heart’s mom”.
When parents give me the freedom to choose a theme and design, it usually goes one of two ways; "perfect..I have been wanting to try something fresh..now is the time!" OR "There are way too many adorable options, how can I possibly decide for someone else?" Some pieces definitely come more easily and naturally than others. This was definitely one of those. I enjoyed every minute, from brainstorm to sketch to finished product. With it's solid bold colours and highly stylized illustrations, it makes for strong, but simple images that mark a new trend in nursery design to come. Pastel palettes are being set aside in baby decor to make way for lines and colours that are easily seen by a newborn and remain much-loved into the toddler years.
Sending our warmest wishes to the new family of three (plus many K9 members).
We hope to fit in a cuddle & cheek pinch when we visit home!
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