Rainy Days

This week has been hectic.
So today is my day of relaxation and what better why to spend it than sitting on my bed drawing and listening to the rain falling against the earth and trees.

Here is a painting I did the other day before work using the blind contouring technique (with a little cheating when it comes to the finer details) I love this style.

There is no time

I have been running in circles and running on the spot and trying my hardest to lift my feet high enough. Now, I'm just tired and yearning for rest and if I'm lucky some time to myself to relax, reflect and revise...But today is just the beginning of another busy and exhausting week.

It has taken me a ridiculous 4 days to complete this drawing but finally she is finished, I give you the beautiful Rianne Ten Haken..

A day in the city is always inspiring

What a great day.

I love travelling into the city. I never used to. I used to find it scary and distressing. Now, all that is gone and I just find everything so fascinating and new.

I observed a girl today with cowboy ankle boots, a yellow rugby vest over the top of a fabulous cream fringed dress and she looked superb! I love it; the people, the fashion, the antics, the entertainment - it makes my day every time.
After work, I wandered over to the newsstand thinking I might as well buy a magazine for the bus ride home, and as usual, I chose Vogue. Normally I stick to the British or French editions but when I saw Codie Young grace the cover of the Australian issue I couldn't resist...plus it came with a super cute bag.

Later as I was walking down to the bus station - feeling quite happy about my day and my awesome score - the idea for my next project started to swirl around in my head; inspired by the city, and of course, Codie will be my muse - it seems only fitting.

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Springtime is Everyones Friend

I am reminded daily now of the change in the air, Spring is here.

My second favourite season.
There is nothing I find more peaceful than sitting on my back step early in the morning with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and my dog sitting under my arm. The birds seem more active this time of year, the kookaburra in a neighbouring tree lets me know he is there - it has been a while since I heard his voice. The air is crisp but with a feeling that a gentle warmness is on it's way...it is all just pure bliss and I am looking forward to my day.

With The Wild Around You

There is something I find incredibly beautiful and truly majestic about Bambi's.

I am their biggest fan.

Rock 'n' Rolla

"We all like a bit of the good life - some the money, some the drugs, other the sex game, the glamour, or the fame. But a Rock 'n' Rolla, oh, she's different. Why? Because a real Rock 'n' Rolla wants the lot."