Sisters Always: Together or Separated

Recalling winter walking, each snow fall no matter how old she gets she remembers that walk with her older sister.

Even though they are separated by a continent they will always be sisters.

Family ties that connect us to our siblings, especially at Christmas.

Another version is here.

For illustration friday separate challenge.
Also Artists in Blogland and Sunday Sketches

Bye Bye Butterfly

A little rhyme that is from a cloth book I have put together for a spoonflower baby book challenge. I will post the rest of the images but you can check out the fabric book layout at the link above. It was interesting to figure out the paging. I'm not too sure my instructions on how to sew it together are all that clear.

My mind has been consumed by Christmas puppet plays....

The art of sewing on a button

 The  forgotten art of sewing on a button.
Watercolor and digital painting.

For Inspiration Ave sewing challenge

Swell Illustration Friday

 

She was so proud of her children, her heart simply swelled when she watched them. How magical and special the connection to them was. In busy times it was taken for granted, it took the moments of reflection for their presence to be truly appreciated.

A watercolor and digital take on the same sketch which one do you think works best?

This little watercolor crept in stealthily just like a cat on soft paws, the way that the love of a pet can creep into your life.

This young mans heart swelled when ever he looked at her, whenever he thought of her. The fact that she liked him made it all the more overwhelming.

Asleep, awakening, awake

Some of the blossoms are asleep, some awakening and some awake.
For Illustration Friday asleep.
A little sun and the flowers pop.

I played around with the drawings and compositions which one do you think works best?

Illustration Friday Soaked

 

More Wet Dogs, this ones ears are making that flapping sound

 

Wet Dogs and more Soaked ones!

There is something about the smell of wet dogs. Nothing like a walk to the beach and the fragrance of damp dog for the rest of the day.