By CharlieTyping WordsFor our prompt of “Vintage” today, I made a sketch of a tabby cat sitting next to a vintage typewriter. I still remember typing up reportsApril 30, 2024
Art Supply ReviewsBOOK REVIEW: “Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah M. Pickerill‘Watercolor Wanderlust’ by Hannah M. Pickerill has a secondary title of ‘The Ultimate Guide to Painting Beautiful Landscapes’. There are twentApril 25, 2024
By CharlieMagic In A BottleFor our prompt of “Perfume Bottle” today, I sketched three vintage perfume bottles in my favorite colors. It’s been awhile since I&#April 23, 2024
By CharlieAlways On The GoFor our prompt of “Monkey” today, I made a sketch of a little one enjoying a bicycle ride. As I was sketching this, I realized that I haveApril 16, 2024
By CharlieTime AloneFor our prompt of “Bubble Bath” today, I made a little sketch of a cat enjoying one while reading a book. As I was making this, I realizedApril 9, 2024
Featured ArtistsGUEST ARTIST: “Exploring My Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah PickerillMy name is Hannah Pickerill and I’m from Sammamish, Washington. A couple years after I became a full-time artist, I was watching some old home vApril 4, 2024
By CharlieQuiet ReflectionFor our prompt of “Otter” today, I made a sketch of a little river otter taking a moment to relax and enjoy nature. It’s spring wherApril 2, 2024
By CharlieAlways FascinatedFor our prompt of “Hippopotamus” today, I sketched a baby hippo watching a little flying bird. One of my favorite parts of this time of yeMarch 26, 2024
By CharlieWelcoming SpringFor our prompt of “Giant Panda,” I made a sketch of a little baby panda in flowers watching a butterfly (I’m a bit late this week, bMarch 20, 2024
Art Supply ReviewsREVIEW: Hahnemühle Round Watercolor Paper in a TinCan you believe it? Hahnemühle now has round watercolor paper in a tin! There are 30 round sheets of Hahnemühle’s cold press Expression watercolouMarch 14, 2024
By CharlieA Little ExtraFor our prompt of “Crème Brûlée” today, I sketched a little ramekin of some with berries and a spoon. Philippe and I often get little dMarch 12, 2024
By CharlieQuietly TogetherFor our prompt of “Bearded Reedling” today, I sketched a couple of them enjoying a little afternoon break together. I saw two birds sittinMarch 5, 2024
Those are the sweetest little birds Charlie. We don’t have them here in Edmonton. It is so nice to see birds from other areas.
It never used to be windy here in Central Alberta, but the last few years I think we can outdo Chicago!! I dislike the wind for a few reasons. But the description of you, Philippe and Elliot sitting in the sun sounds like heaven. Here in Alberta our winter started a couple of weeks ago. We have had quite a bit of snow (lots of shovelling) and it has been cold – last night was -28C so we had a nice fire going in our fireplace.
I can’t wait for spring! I am very tired of this cold weather we have been having of late and it doesn’t look like there is an end in sight yet.
Hugs and much love to the three of you.
Thanks so much, Zoie! 😃💕 Yeah the wind is the worst… particularly when it a cold wind! Brrrrrr! I’m so ready for spring as well, however, we’ve had unseasonably warm days that pretty much count as spring. I’m now worried that summer is going to be so hot we’ll have to hide indoors much of the time. Hugs to you and much love! ❤️
Adorable! 💕 And a great reminder to remember to see the good in a situations.
Thanks so much, Teresa! 😃💕
Nice! And he sounds like a great cook! I took out of the freezer a zucchini stew I forgot I’d laded with chili pepper flakes and added more after I put in cooked chicken. It was wonderful although I was afraid for my stomach with all that pepper. It was all good. I love to experiment!
That sounds delicious! I love spicy foods, but yeah, my stomach has other thoughts sometimes! hehe 😃💕 Always great to experiment!
Lovely painting of the 2 birds and wonderful essay!
And this stood out to me: “But, those birds reminded me that even in the most chaotic of circumstances it’s still quite possible to find and enjoy a sense of calm and serenity.”
And now, to apply that to my days … 🙂
Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 I’m so happy you found this post inspiring!
I envy you your cook! Patrick is actually a better cook than I am, but seldom does it. I have little talent for it, and don’t particularly enjoy it. I’d be so happy if we could eat my paintings of food – they’d probably be more tasty, lol.
LOL… I’m always thought the same thing! I can paint food that looks delicious, but when I make the real thing… it’s truly not. I’m horrible at cooking. But thankfully I have Philippe… he is an amazing cook! 😃💕
Hola, Charlie! I love the twilight of the evening. It’s so beautiful. I know that I’ve shared this before, but I loved to be out running when the evening turned into twilight. The hill that I used to run up, overlooked the city’s skyline and at twilight, it was stunning! Either that or it was the lack of oxygen. 😂😂😂😂
A wonderful painting, Charlie. I won a gift card from Artistry by Altenew and I bought watercolor brush markers. I’m hoping to get back into crafting again. Of course, I hope that my fingers will allow me to. I haven’t crafted in a minute so I’m sure how it will look. 😂😂😂
Sending you much love and big hugs!
Let us know when you post. Take care!
Hola, mi amiga! 😃💕 Evening twilight really is a gorgeous time. And congrats on the new art supplies! They are now calling to you… make… create… go wild! You definitely have to DO it! Big hugs and much love! ❤️
I’m not a big mac and cheese fan, but with lobster, I’m a fan! I can just taste the rich flavor! Your reflections on dealing with a disruptive wind gust and watching those two lovely birds carry on without a care are endearing. Have a wonderful rest-of-the-week and remember to “kiss the cook”! xo
Thanks so much, Kathy! 😃💕 Yeah… I agree… mac and cheese on its own is just a bit too blah. hehe And I never forget to kiss the cook… he’s pretty cute! hehe 😉
These birds are beautiful!!! Spring has to be my favorite time of year; seeing that Spring green appearing in the trees, listening to a chorus of birds singing their joy at the sun rising. Definitely a beautiful time of year
Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Spring is sooooo gorgeous! I adore all of the colors and, of course, the mild temps. I think it’s going to stay above freezing here now and buds are already starting to appear!