Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Things and Art

I just posted a bunch of work on my TAD account, so thought I should share it here. First up, something I did not post on there- and ATC that I made for my husband for our anniversary. He loves bluebirds because they are his favourite colour AND we see them when spring comes ;) This male was at our feeder the other day, with his mate. He was a tad skittish, so I took a couple of photos, which I then used to make the ATC.


Friday, my TAD was obviously Valentines. I had to produce a bunch because the kids wouldn't do theirs fast enough. That was 16 to start with.
Then some of the homeschooler, their Mothers and I produced these 20 cards to go out to some local priests and nuns:


By myself, I made over 20 that day! I was exhausted and so the next day, drawing was not my priority. In fact- I forgot to draw at all!
I did however, get some spinning done- and planned an ahka spindle...


Not much to get excited about here, but a very soothing practise ;)

Then I tried working on my Valentine's weekend page:
I was uninspired. I had managed to draw the robins from the car, but the rest was added on Monday- when I was feeling poorly and did my usual sketch of sore throats- a bullseye on the not-true-to-life me ;)
Last night I was ready to draw again, and sat there for a good hour or so, trying to figure out what to draw. I finally decided on EDM #209- Draw a Shadow. And then I sat there looking for one. Finally, I realised the best shadow I had seen all night, was the one on my page BELOW my hand, a tricky but fun exercise!


Shading is pretty sketchy in this one, because I was trying to rush it (late night drawing will do that to you!). And THAT is my series of things for the last 5 days ;)
Oh, one more I DID forget, was the geography text I am working on for DS. THAT is over at my learning notes blog...

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Love...


Just in time for Valentines day, the lovely Ann gifted me with this award! So now I have to list seven things I love, followed by seven bloggers I love... a hard task!

Loves:
1. Husband
2. Children
3. Caramel filled chocolates
4. Spring flowers
5. Lavender and roses
6. Spring colours
7. Books!

and now for 7 bloggers!
1. The Happy Painter
2. Genine's Art Blog
3. Lin at View from the Oak
4. Sketches by Fiz
5. Omphaloskepsis
6. Drawings from Nature
7. Borromini Bear

As you can see from my blog-lists in the sidebar on the right, I love a LOT of art blogs, these are just a few. DO take the time to browse those in the sidebar :)


Thursday, February 12, 2009

Anniversary


Anniversary
Originally uploaded by spinneretta

t's my 10th Anniversary today, and the kids gave me these flowers :) You might think they are weeds, and to some, they are. To me, they are the first harbingers of spring- every year they are the first ones to bloom.
Since it is WAY too windy to sketch outside today, I immortalised their gift by drawing it into my journal INSIDE the house- with the window open ;)
Persian Speedwell (Veronica persica) and Purple/red Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)

It has been a wonderful and fulfilling 10 years- and I am hoping for many more :)


Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Monday, February 09, 2009

Daybook for Monday 9th February

Peggy over at the Simple Woman's Daybook hosts these daybooks, run on over for a look :)

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...
it's warm and sunny. It is only getting warmer this week... I'm raedy for spring!

I am thinking...
that I need to work on my sister's card... I just need to think up a design!

I am thankful for...
warm weather in winter. It helps us to get through the cold weather better :)

From the learning rooms... need to catch up with literature... planning on reading extra this week.

From the kitchen...
salmon. Shopping on Sunday makes this a regular Monday thing :)

I am wearing...
jeans and a red stripey shirt. I'm saving all my skirts for the warm days mid-week ;P

I am creating...
a card for my sister and an anniversary card for DH AND some swap gifts. need to get cracking! :)

I am going... nowhere. except maybe for a walk :)

I am reading...
some magazines and art books...

I am hoping...
to get those cards done!!

I am hearing... silence- the kids must be up to something.

Around the house...
craft works and some dusting upstairs ;)

One of my favorite things...
spring flowers. I've been watching...

A few plans for the rest of the week: Our 10th anniversary and a homeschooler valentine's day party!!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Spring Dreams :)