dragon again

Posted on December 8, 2021 Posted in Sketching, UncategorizedTagged College, Design, Dragon, final major project, high contrast, Idea generation, Learning, Life, lino cut, PhotoshopLeave a comment

I’m still working towards my final major project at college. The project is a picture book with patterned pages on one side of the two page spreads and possibly strongly contrasting images like this one on the other side. Im thinking of trying out linocutting as a method of producing them ( could get very messy) or perhaps a photoshop technique I’ve never used before? All part of ideas generation…Probably both to show that I’m trying to widen my skills. I also need to resolve where the text will sit…. I might even get it published. I think time is not dra-gon-ing on! Its going too quick!

Omicron, oh dear

Posted on December 7, 2021 Posted in UncategorizedTagged avoidance, Caution, Choir, Covid, Depression, Fears, how long, Life, omicron, Safety, Thinking, Time, Worry2 Comments

I don’t have the Omicron version of Covid, I did a lateral flow test. But things are getting to me. Mentally I feel run down, fed up, worried, scared even. I don’t want to go out or see people. I missed a few things recently because I’m keeping myself to myself. But I know I’m getting worse. Recent health issues have made me feel more isolated and it’s almost too easy to hide away. Seeing people walking round shops without masks also puts me off….

I will wait and see what happens, but I do think that old addage about discretion is the better part of valour (is that right) might be the phrase that describes how I feel.

Furry

Posted on December 7, 2021 Posted in Cat, UncategorizedTagged Black and white cat, Cat, Digital manipulation, Fun, furry, Life, Poem, Poetry, Tuxedo catLeave a comment

Furry and fluffy

Funny and cute

Eats all the biscuits

Steals all the loot

Cunning and sneaky

I call him beaky

Gets his nose quickly

Into deep sleep.

Aragorn

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Posted in Sketching, UncategorizedTagged Art, Digital drawing, Film, film actor, Life, Lord of the Rings, Memory, mustangs, Sketchfu, Sketching, TimeLeave a comment

One of my old digital drawings on a now defunct website called Sketchfu. I drew it when the Lord of the Rings came out. I have forgotten the actor who played him although I know Orlando Bloom played Legolas. I know the actor also played a long distance horse rider in a film about a horse that races over the Sahara. The horse wasn’t pure blood but one of Americas wild mustang horses. I can’t remember the film name! My memory is getting full of holes….

May memory

Posted on December 4, 2021 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Day, Flower, Flowers, Garden, Gardening, Life, May, Memory, Poem, Poetry, Scent, Spring, TulipsLeave a comment

Tulips bloomed

Scent filled the air

Warm breezes

Touched my hair.

purple flowers

Proud and bright

Give enjoyment

To my sight.

May was gentle

Soft and true

Forget-me-nots

Bloomed in blue.

Fine flowers

Grown up tall.

Magic bower

Soft waters fall.

Memory of

a lovely day.

Gives my heart

Delight today.

Birds?

Posted on December 4, 2021 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Art, Birds, curled paper, Cut paper, Life, Nature, Paper, resemblance, snowflakeLeave a comment

Off cuts of paper fly across a desk. The curl of paper behind is meant to show the wind swirling. The pieces were cut from a large paper snowflake I made to show a friends child how to cut shapes out. But to be honest I prefer these birdy shapes. Once I had curved their ‘wings’ out they took on even more of a resemblance of birds.

Craft stall

Posted on December 4, 2021December 4, 2021 Posted in Fine Art, UncategorizedTagged @thewaitingroom_lpt, Annoyed, Art, Craft stall, Eclectic, Fine Art, Life, Painting, shaking armLeave a comment

For the first time in about 18 months I put a few paintings up for sale on my craft stall. These included the paintings I did yesterday and some from the last few years. There are a lot of varied images and ideas. I used to be able to paint almost anything but since I’ve developed a shake in my arm I’ve found it more and more difficult to paint accurately. I’m frustrated but I won’t give up yet. Maybe I will get some treatment? Hope so.

Illness

Posted on December 3, 2021 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Fed up, Frustrated, Hand, Health, Illness, Life, Living, NHS, no fun, Shaking, Tablets2 Comments

My body is literally a pain. From recent problems to chronic health issues, I have to admit things are mounting up. I want to get to 100 when Halleys Comet is due to be back in our skies, but I’m getting fed up. I think my mind is fine but things keep going wrong. Must be my genetic makeup. Fingers crossed I don’t get anything else. At least one thing I have is determination. I don’t easily give up. Here’s another lot of tablets? Fine, thank you. I am thankful for the NHS, I don’t know how I would cope without it!

Preparing to paint

Posted on December 3, 2021 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Acrylic on canvas, Art, Canvas, Design, Fair, Hope, Life, Painting, Shaking, Tiny paintings6 Comments

Eight tiny and four small canvases waiting to be painted. Despite my shaking arm getting worse, and my right hand starting to shake too. Life has to go on.

I’ve been asked if I want a small table at a craft fair, and I said yes (foolishly). Now I’m faced with these blank canvases. I have an idea for some images, I just hope they turn out OK. The trouble is I’ve put this off for weeks and the fair is tomorrow. Luckily I have some old paintings waiting at my studio so I should be OK. I just need a bit of courage. X

Overgrown

Posted on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Art, Digital drawing, finger drawing, Garden, hedges, inheritance, Life, Nature, Old House, Short story, Very short story, WildlifeLeave a comment

A thicket, overgrown, a hedge tall and wide hiding the house behind it. Who lives there? No sign of movement. The gate locked shut. Curtains and boards up at the windows. Abandoned? Hidden, a haven for birds and wildlife. The smell and calls of foxes. But a house in need of care.

He looked through the hedge and wondered. Where had his family gone? Inheritance had finally happened and he was the only person found. He would start by cutting back the trees and hedges, but gently. He wanted to keep the wildness, but with some flowers and vegetables. It would take time.

He looked for a long time. Yes he could do it. Nature and garden would be in harmony. Life would be preserved and given its chance.

Mallaband-Brown

Tag: Life