Branches

Branches, a photo by megan_n_smith_99 on Flickr.

It has been a quiet weekend. Friday evening I painted while listening to the Narnia audio books. I am up to the Horse and His Boy. Not my favorite of the books but still enjoyable. Actually I think The Magician's Nephew was my favorite, followed by The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Then yesterday I was a bit useless. That's what you get when you stay up till 4am reading. I never meant to but I got sucked into the book I was reading - The Butterfly Cabinet by Bernie McGill. It was pretty good - sort of moody and gothic - but somehow did not quite all come together as I thought it would. So I was tired yesterday and not good for much. I did read a little Neil Gaiman (short stories) and did some hand sewing and knitted some while watching MI-5. I am up to season 5 and they continue with their tendency to kill of or otherwise dispose of main characters left and right. In some ways it's a stronger show because of that - I mean it's not very realistic to put people in mortal danger continuously and then NEVER have any of them suffer and permanent damage- but still it's rather intense. It is a good series, I am enjoying it.

I hope to get some art done today! And perhaps some laundry.

This painting is:
Branches
8 x 8 inches
watercolor on paper
available on Etsy.
I am fascinated by the beautiful branches forms in nature - trees, wave patterns at the beach - a river delta seen from above.

And.. finally, the winner of this month's give-away is Faith! Check back around April 1st for your next chance to win a small piece of art!

Cup of Tea

You've still got a couple days to comment on This post for a chance to win one of my paintings!

Amid Steam

Amid Steam, a photo by megan_n_smith_99 on Flickr.

This is my latest painting. It's 8 x 8 inches, watercolor and ink on paper. It's available on Etsy.

I spent a couple of days visiting friends this week. It certainly is a very different life than what I am used to, raising 2 small children. They are both delightful but they have so much more energy than I do. I always enjoy listing to whatever strange stories Ingrid has invented and in watching Finn grow (almost visibly!) and learn new words.

But now I am home with some things to do. I'd love to paint all day but I need to make myself do a few other things first. I'm also working on another large pen and ink drawing I'd like to get back to. We shall see what there is time for!

Cat and Mouse

Cat and Mouse, a photo by megan_n_smith_99 on Flickr.

Cat and Mouse
5 x 5 inches
watercolor and ink on paper

I was happy with the colors in this one. It has been a long time since I painted or drew a cat. I suppose this one is rather cutified and stylized but it was still fun to paint,

Yesterday I did not feel very well. i did draw and crochet a bit while lying in bed listening to Kenneth Branagh read The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. I am not feeling well today either, but I am going to try to rouse myself enough to run a few errands and do a few chores.

Sweet Tea - March Giveaway.

Sweet Tea, a photo by megan_n_smith_99 on Flickr.

Hello and Happy Sunday. I think I will be starting with a cup of Pangiallo from the Tuscan Tea Room. I have gotten into sleep pattern I don't care for but I must wake up. And then remember to stop drinking caffeinated tea early!

So, inspired by yesterday's round of delicious iced teas, we have the March giveaway. Comment here for a chance to win this little tea painting. It's 4 x 4 inches, watercolor and ink on arches watercolor paper. I will randomly select a winner next Sunday, March 11th.

I've also listed a new Orange Kitty (and mouse) painting on Etsy - take a peek!

Yesterday had some lovely sun breaks and I had dinner with friends. Today I need to Get Stuff Done. if you know that feeling. i am not motivated, alas, by a feeling of confidence and energy, but i do need to apply myself!

enjoy your day!

Moody Blues

Tree, a photo by megan_n_smith_99 on Flickr.

I finished this painting earlier today. It just needed a few touches. When I started it I had no idea the sky would get so moody and brooding. It could be an April tree, though It's barely March... Anyway, it's available on Etsy.

After having been so much a hermit as of late I saw two friends today. I had tea at Miro with a friend this morning and Janusz came by this afternoon and brought me some of my very favorite tea which you can only get at the Tuscan Tea Room. We drank some (other) iced tea and discussed books and things as we do. I borrowed The Kite Runner and The Bone People. He borrowed a couple but I already forget what - good thing I trust him!

Now it's time to unwind and paint a bit, then probably read a bit. I've gotten my body clock out of wack a bit and I need to readjust it. So why did I eat a few chocolate covered espresso beans earlier? Oh, dear. That was not a good idea.

Entangled

Entangled, a photo by megan_n_smith_99 on Flickr.

This is my latest pen and ink drawing. It's the largest pen and ink i've done in years and as you might imagine, it took a while. I worked on it between other projects. The paper is actually a hot pressed watercolor block i ordered by mistake and didn't like for watercolor, so I thought i'd use it for pen and ink because it is arches, good paper!

It's 16.25 x 12.25 inches.

Today was a good day. I've not been feeling well this week and the weather has been pretty awful so I had not ventured further from home than the post office. Today I had coffee with a friend and then ran some errands. There were even a few spots of sunshine!