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Cactus Monday (#88)

2009-11-09T09:49:00.003Z

Senita a la Paul Klee

Yes, I've done it again, and will continue doing this as I am having such fun. There are so many wonderful artists to research, but I wonder what they would've said if they had seen my little Senita depicted in all their fine works. Tee hee.

Happy Cactus Monday to all my fine friendly foxy fellow cactuteers.

Yippppeeee- another sale

2009-11-08T11:12:00.006Z

This piece was one of my first that I ever did. I copied this from an original that I bought in Cape Town about 20 years ago, and that I love. It hangs here in my own lounge above the tv.

"When the apartheid government swooped on District Six, Cape Town in 1965, forcibly removing its occupants and declaring the area a "whites-only" zone, the rich fabric of an impoverished but vibrant community was torn to shreds.
Over 60 000 people were wrenched from their homes, livelihoods, community centres and societal networks, and relocated to the bleak plains of the Cape Flats, several kilometres away."

I liked the energy and hope in this drawing: the mother and her children walking forward towards Table Mountain (and possibly away from the strife behind them).

I feel such gratitude when one of my paintings is sold. It warms my heart and thrills me to my very toes!I am so thrilled that it is now going to a new home (and in South Africa too).

IF (#91) Blur

2009-11-07T09:07:00.007Z

The past 4 months have flown by in a blur.

A wonderfully happy blur of ATCs (Artist Trading Cards).

A blur of making and trading over 200 cards and meeting so many lovely people from all over the World: Canada, Australia, the Phillipines, Malaysia. Japan, India, Singapore, Cyprus, China, Norway,England, Scotland, Europe,and mostly America. The cards above are some of the hundreds I have made.

http://www.illustrationfriday.com/

Six Word Saturday (#40)

2009-11-07T06:00:00.000Z

My brother arrives for visit - Wednesday

http://www.showyourface.com/

Skywatch Friday (#60)

2009-11-06T06:00:00.000Z

Autumn dawn here in London yesterday morning (behind my garden).It took my breath away.

I wish you all a breathtaking weekend too, wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

http://www.skyley.blogspot.com/

Inspire me Thursday (#54) Dark

2009-11-05T18:43:00.003Z

I love using dark with light. The dark makes the light look lighter, and the light makes the dark look darker.
(Another one of my Picasso-esque pieces.)

http://www.inspiremethursday.com/

Thankful Thursday (#20)

2009-11-05T06:53:00.008Z

My ATC trades just keep pouring in.

Feast your eyes on these many pieces of unique and fabulous art.

I feel so thankful that Lolo started me on this journey and that I joined ATCSforALL, as I have met some wonderful people. (howdy Cat and Shana).

Blooming Tuesday (#56)

2009-11-03T06:00:00.000Z

Here are some wild daisies for Teri today.

Happy Blooming Tuesday everyone.

My World Tuesday (#47)

2009-11-02T19:53:00.006Z

Window watching in London.

http://www.showyourworld.blogspot.com/

Cactus Monday (#87)

2009-11-02T10:11:00.006Z

Senita a la Van Gogh

And I didn't have to cut off my left ear to paint this!

Happy Cactus Monday to all fellow cactuteers.

See Teri's blog for more wonderful cactuses.

If (#90) Skinny

2009-11-01T06:17:00.001Z

Thinness
I love it
I crave it
I welcome it
I enjoy it
This feeling of leanness.
My stomach flattens
My breasts recede
My hips begin to take the lead.
I don’t get hungry…
No more flapjacks, starch or stodge
No dark clothes, no darker thoughts,
No more hiding, cheating, lying.
Throw off the heavy,
Shrug off the dark,
Bring in the light-
Light food,
Light clothes,
Light mood.
To be thin gives me power
Control
Strength
To be thin is a dream come true.
For thirty years I’ve wanted it.
The only thing to strive for-
To love for-
It makes me want to soar and fly,
waft and flutter,
So high, so high…
I love it
I crave it
I welcome it
I need it
(one of the many poems I wrote in 1986 while suffering from Anorexia and Bulimia)
http://www.illustrationfriday.com/

Six Word Saturday (#39)

2009-10-31T12:58:00.003Z

I painted Steve

Is that spooky?

http://www.showyourface.com/

Most Marvellous, Magical, Mazing Maggie

2009-10-30T13:58:00.002Z

On Wednesday afternoon I spent a wonderful few hours with my son and MMMMM.

I read to her and this is what happened. How I love this little girl!

Skywatch Friday (#59)

2009-10-30T12:53:00.004Z

I am crazy about the moon right now. These were taken a few days ago at 5pm.

www.skyley.blogspot.com

Thankful Thursday (#19)

2009-10-29T12:32:00.010Z

Here is my delightful walrus from Lisa (ATC World Swap group). This lady does the most remarkable animals, and is more artistic than she ever lets on. Thanks Lisa, I love it.

This vampire ( also ATC World Swap group) moved to London. He is super Lo. I really love him. Thanx

I ordered some of Lolo's cards from her etsy shop and (as usual) she sent me lotsa extras. Thank you dear one.
When Margaret sent me her last few atcs for swaps, she included this beautiful 'raffie' card (knowing that I love them so much), but it was the words inside that made my heart swell with such a feeling of 'aaaah, she knows'..thanks so much P, it meant a lot to me at that time, when I was stuggling so much with 'things'.

Here are the words, which I am sending on to you all today, to pause and think and reflect. (specially for Suki).
"Every day the world seems to make dozens of demands on us, and it often feels difficult to pause and assess where it is we're going and how exactly we're getting there. The delusion of urgency prevents us from looking ahead, from taking time to contemplate the future and weigh the consequences of our present actions. That is why the Giraffe Spirit reminds us to stop every now and then, plant our feet firmly on the ground, and take a long view of things. When we have a clearer semse of what lies ahead of us, we are better able to set reasonable goals, keep a sustainable pace, and find pleasure in life's journey."

Doggie Thursday (#43)

2009-10-29T06:53:00.003Z

First there was Winston Then there were Antony and Cleopatra
Now there is only ME, Snuffles

I rule this house, and all bulldogs are long forgotten!
Happy Doggie Thursday everyone, and especially Apollo, Annie, Emma, Koekie, Droppie, Luna, Doozey and Sue and the gang.
(note from blog administrator: I love bulldogs, despite what this writer says!)

Wordless Wednesday (#26)

2009-10-28T11:37:00.003Z

Animal Wednesday (#77) More Ellies

2009-10-28T11:34:00.003Z

These are the three 'ellies' I did for an a4a 'ellie' swap.

Ellies are my second favourite animals (after 'raffies').

Happy Animal Wednesday to Mim and all of you animal lovers out there.

My World Tuesday (#46)

2009-10-27T09:41:00.018Z

In the Summer we visited Hampton Court.

Here are just a few views of its splendour and history.
One of the many gardens.
Complete with sundial

Henry came out to introduce us to his new bride.
This is the Queen's chamber
Garderobe (toilet)

One of the many kitchens
Servant's kitchen

One of the many notices

The King's dining table
The size of some of the inner doors (I am only 5"1and1/2" tall)

(we borrowed and wore these robes for our tour)

Visit me next week for more of Hamton Court.
http://www.showyourworld.blogspot.com/

Blooming Tuesday (#55)

2009-10-27T09:27:00.005Z

Autumn atcs

And real Autumn in my garden yesterday.

Happy BT everyone.

Cactus Monday (#86)

2009-10-26T11:33:00.003Z

Senita a la Joan Miro

Happy Cactus Monday fellow cactuteers.

See: www.painteddaisies.blogspot.com for more wonderful cactus images

Marvellous Maggie

2009-10-26T11:08:00.013Z

From 9 hours old To 9 months old

I hadn't seen Maggie for nearly 3 weeks and she is a completely different child, no longer a baby, a real little girl, active, busy, moving everywhere,crawling, standing, wanting to walk, engaging with all around her and an absolute delight.
Here are some new photos for all her fans.

She is so proud of herself when she 'walks' with daddy.My Bro arrives in 2 weeks time and he is going to throughly enjoy her.

And she still loves books, so reading time before her nap is very special for Gandie and her, moments I will cherish forever.
Thankyou so very much C and M for sharing her with me. I simply adore her and feel very blessed. (Can't wait till we can do 'art' together).

See: http://www.grandiesgirl.blogspot.com/ for photos and quotes since the day she was born.

IF (#89) Fast

2009-10-25T10:41:00.012Z

I discovered a new artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928- 2000) in the summer when I visited the Hayward Art Gallery in London.
His work is totally amazing. So, I set out to do my own rendition of his style.
I called it 'Slow and Patient'....and it is a perfect piece for this week's theme, as I am normally very fast with my art. (I hope you can enlarge the image to see it better).
It took me weeks and weeks, painting it bit by bit, then embelishing it with silvery paper and paints, tweaking it here and there, and finally showing it to my art teacher, who loved it and praised me highly. I am proud to add it to my etsy shop and hope you will visit my shop and see what else I have for sale at very reasonable prices.
www.illustrationfriday.com

Six Word Saturday (#38)

2009-10-24T10:25:00.004+01:00

No school for a whole week!

A group of kids in my class (3 year olds), did a fun project this week. They lay down on a sheet of paper, I drew around their shapes, and they painted them (asking friends to help them paint). It was a whole lot of fun.

http://www.showmyface.com/

Skywatch Friday (#57)

2009-10-23T06:00:00.000+01:00

http://www.skyley.blogspot.com/