{feeling} incredibly tired. So tired that I can't quite see straight. (So why am I blogging instead of going to bed?) Because it's snippets. Obviously. {enjoying} so very much experimenting with art and colour, drawing, shape and form. I'm looking at the world differently - colours are pinging … [Read more...] about Saturday snippets 14 March 2015
drawing
Sunday sketching.
On recommendations from a couple of people, I dug out our copy of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence (Amazon affiliate link) today. (Turns out there's a new edition. Must not buy.) It seems that in my experimentation I've worked out … [Read more...] about Sunday sketching.
Saturday snippets 7 March 2015
{drinking} a whole variety of different, calming teas. There's a rather nice Green Tea with lemon and honey from Tetley, some glorious organic chamomile from Napiers Herbs, and a whole marvellous selection from Nothing but tea - I'm loving the Roiboos with a variety of different fruit flavours, … [Read more...] about Saturday snippets 7 March 2015
Dear 15 year old me
I've seen a whole bunch of these letters around, and never felt like trying one. But then I read this rather marvellous take on the idea by Non Pratt, and I've got all inspired. Plus, picking up a pencil/crayon has reminded me, very clearly of a particular incident in my teen years that turned out … [Read more...] about Dear 15 year old me
Just 10 minutes – felt tip ballerina
Trying to remember that when I spend time doing arts and crafts and things with my hands I feel better. It's hard to remember that when the clouds come in. Somehow tonight I dragged myself out. Paper, felt tips, paint brush and water. And a copy of How to Draw Princesses and Ballerinas (Usborne … [Read more...] about Just 10 minutes – felt tip ballerina