Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Blue Tit Landing


Well, I'm on a roll! Over the Easter holiday my parents-in-law babysat and I had the chance to paint down on the Isle of Wight while visiting them. They have several bird feeders that attract a lot of the lovely little songbirds in the area, including blue tits. The weather warmed up a couple of weeks before and the plants are starting to sprout their leaves and bud blossoms. Spring is becoming my favorite season. After the dull greys and browns of winter, seeing a little color is so wonderful!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Big Baby Cheeks


My son, Liam, turned one year old 12 days ago and I thought that I would put up this sketch that I did of him while he was sleeping 4 months ago to honor his birthday!

I am chagrined to admit that I haven't drawn him recently. Without childcare, I'm finding it very challenging to find the time to draw and paint. I would like to do a series, though, of him as he grows. Perhaps a sketch of him asleep every few months to see how he is growing. He already looks different than he did when he was 8 months old.

I wish I could draw him while he's awake, but he likes to take the pencil out of my hand. I think I'll try to do some really quick life sketches while he is distracted playing and see what happens. They'll have to be 30 second drawings. I'll post the results, good or bad!