Skate

Ever have one of those days that you 

just have to take it easy? 

Started reading Rules by Cynthia Lord

http://amzn.to/1wbXp9I and just couldn't stop.

Excellent Newbery Honor Book by the way.

Maybe all this snow has me in a cabin fever 

funk because yesterday all I wanted to do was 

watch Downton Abbey nonstop.

But all that is good when it inspires you, right?

Take for example this lovely wide satin hair

ribbon which is similar to one worn by Edith.

(P.S. I am only on season four but so dreadfully 

tired of Lady Mary insulting "poor" Edith!)

Finally pushed through the resistance and

spontaneously did this little painting.

The ancient pen I used gave me some 

trouble.  Anyone know of a pen works like 

a fountain pen but is easier to handle?

I like Micron and Pentel brush pens, 

but still not the same...

This video interview with Lisa Congdon gave me a little 

push to work a bit more on my typography.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tScGj17zzYc

Love her work and collections!

Relax After A Long Wheek!

   

Wilma did not mind the rain.

Relaxing after a long day she minded even less.

I did the sketch above last week.  Last night as I sipped my

herbal tea I thought it would be fun to do a Celestial Seasonings

tea box.  I love the classic bear on the box and tried to include 

some of the comforts of his home with my own interpretation.

Sleepytime is the best and if you haven't had it you are 

really missing out.  Just take it from Wilma Wheeker.

Wheek!  Wheek!  

Going to get us a cup right now.