The Hollowbridge Heroes (Hamish Hamstring) by Heathcroft
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Some time before Christmas I uploaded something completely different, an illustration from a children's book I am updating and I had several mails asking for more excerpts, so here is the front cover and another character from the book, Hamish Hamstring.
I am really sorry not to have been around lately or to be able to comment, but hope that I will be able to visit more soon and I'd like you to know I have missed all my friends here.
'Hamish Hamstring was practising his bagpipe playing while standing on one hind leg. He had, actually, no option in this last matter, as he only had one hind leg, which created something of a balance problem.
Only someone who has witnessed a hamster wearing a kilt, playing the bagpipes and balancing precariously on one leg, could fully appreciate the ridiculous sight that Hamish presented. Particularly ridiculous were his inevitable falls, where he revealed his rump to the world, thus exploding the myth about what Scots wear under their kilts. In Hamish’s case at least, this item turned out to be a tartan posing pouch.
“Something amusing ye laddie?” he would inquire of any passing youngster who had the audacity to laugh at his attire.
The mirth that Hamish inspired was, of course, understandable, which was why he sought the solitude of a grassy knoll high up on a hill overlooking Hollowbridge. It was the only place that his terrible playing was tolerated. Except, perhaps, on Burns night.
It was after Hamish’s fifth or sixth tumble that he noticed some activity on the usually quiet stretch of road that ran alongside the woods at the boundary of the village. A constant stream of bright yellow trucks were being driven along by a variety of rats, stoats and weasels. A trail of discarded beer cans illustrated their disdain for the beauty of the countryside through which they passed. “Hoots Mon! Toonies!” Hamish exclaimed, as he watched the convoy draw to a halt in a distant field. “I dinna ken this at all,” he fumed.
Tucking his bagpipes under one paw and his crutch under the other, the angry hamster hopped back to the village as fast as he was able. It was his intention to inform the authorities.
Hamish had a gut feeling (and a hamster’s gut is not to be ignored) that something nasty was about to happen. Although a silly sod when it came to bagpipe playing, he was fiercely protective of the land.
Hamish, unusually for a hamster, worried constantly about the state of the ozone layer, the greenhouse effect, and the other dangers that beset his everyday world. He hopped on, muttering to himself.'
Thanks for dropping by!
Dave
Previously....
"The Pretender"
I am really sorry not to have been around lately or to be able to comment, but hope that I will be able to visit more soon and I'd like you to know I have missed all my friends here.
'Hamish Hamstring was practising his bagpipe playing while standing on one hind leg. He had, actually, no option in this last matter, as he only had one hind leg, which created something of a balance problem.
Only someone who has witnessed a hamster wearing a kilt, playing the bagpipes and balancing precariously on one leg, could fully appreciate the ridiculous sight that Hamish presented. Particularly ridiculous were his inevitable falls, where he revealed his rump to the world, thus exploding the myth about what Scots wear under their kilts. In Hamish’s case at least, this item turned out to be a tartan posing pouch.
“Something amusing ye laddie?” he would inquire of any passing youngster who had the audacity to laugh at his attire.
The mirth that Hamish inspired was, of course, understandable, which was why he sought the solitude of a grassy knoll high up on a hill overlooking Hollowbridge. It was the only place that his terrible playing was tolerated. Except, perhaps, on Burns night.
It was after Hamish’s fifth or sixth tumble that he noticed some activity on the usually quiet stretch of road that ran alongside the woods at the boundary of the village. A constant stream of bright yellow trucks were being driven along by a variety of rats, stoats and weasels. A trail of discarded beer cans illustrated their disdain for the beauty of the countryside through which they passed. “Hoots Mon! Toonies!” Hamish exclaimed, as he watched the convoy draw to a halt in a distant field. “I dinna ken this at all,” he fumed.
Tucking his bagpipes under one paw and his crutch under the other, the angry hamster hopped back to the village as fast as he was able. It was his intention to inform the authorities.
Hamish had a gut feeling (and a hamster’s gut is not to be ignored) that something nasty was about to happen. Although a silly sod when it came to bagpipe playing, he was fiercely protective of the land.
Hamish, unusually for a hamster, worried constantly about the state of the ozone layer, the greenhouse effect, and the other dangers that beset his everyday world. He hopped on, muttering to himself.'
Thanks for dropping by!
Dave
Previously....
"The Pretender"
Comments (64)
speculoos
Congratulations once again for this very different style of renders and stories. You are really GREAT!!! I return to my childhood when I read your story and that I look at your beautiful art. Very refreshing and so personal. I love it... Philippe
ledwolorz
Wonderful story and work.
PIERRE25
Excellents dessins, belles images!
whiskeysierra
most excellent, Dave - and nice to see you again !! :o)
ragouc
Good work. Well done.
LBJ2
Wonderful work, Dave. Fine craftsmanship on story and illustration. Great idea.+5
sim3344
Great story and great work!!!
Marinette
Great work!!!
hipps13
Hi Dave I so enjoyed what I read that I read it again thanks for the smile wonderful cover too warm hug with a smile, Linda
aquablue
Another facet of your talent of draughtsman ! very fine art !
DanB-Creations
Very good drawing! Superb! 5/5
NekhbetSun
Dave, this is simply amazing and I'm so impressed, and with such a timely message too ! ....you are so very talented...good luck with everything !
Richardphotos
exceptional drawing.they are very humorous
photostar
What an incredible bit of wit and obvious wisdom to be gleaned from this series you have created. More, please.
DennisReed
Fantastic 2D artwork!
furuta
Wonderful story and work. excellent!!
Steff_7
Great art and story. I might be a bit old for this but I'm hooked... Great to see you here again...
Star4mation
Top artwork and narrative dave!!! Love it :)
clam73
great writing and drawing work......excellent, original work Dave, congrats!
HellKitten
Wow, that is fantastic.
lorddarkwolf
really neat!
Jaml
Excellent character!!!!.
Iceshark39
Fantastic illustration and sounds like a wonderful story!
BessieB
Wonderful work Dave, love your imagination, a real different type of work that you normally do but nevertheless excellent
kitzie21
For me, drawing for children is a true test of creativity. I love your drawing style and the character you have created. Beautiful work!
Suncat1
I love the little story of Hammish! This is really wonderful!hope we can see more!
Biffowitz
Wonderful work on the story and images, I especially like the cover.
tetsu-pino
Great work!!!
e-brink
Superb work, Dave. Hope you are well!
DimitriElevit
very nice job =D