Horses on the Paddock

I found a sketch in an old sketchbook from last year made around this time, (maybe a little later since the horses all have their coats on.) of the paddock in front of our house. I think we are so lucky to have this view. I decided to do a 'sketch from a sketch'; I took a small section of the drawing and enlarged it.

It Takes Two

I couldn't resist sketching these two holiday makers on the beach while on holiday. I also couldn't resist colouring them in!

Lady at the Hospital

Today I took Sam to hospital for a blood test and consultant’s appointment. Sam was born with an underdeveloped thyroid gland- apparently he is one in four thousand born in this country with this condition called 'hypothyroidism'. He needs to take thyroxin tablets every day and will do for the rest of his life. The blood test measures 'T4' and 'TSH'. Some of you may understand what these mean and do- too much to write here! The consultant thinks Sam will need his dose increased since he has had a growth spurt and is approaching the dreaded puberty. I beat him up the stairs this time (he usually beats me) and this could be a sign, well, the consultant said a lack of energy could be a clue.

Anyway, while sitting in the waiting room I sneakily drew this lady sitting opposite. We were in the children’s ward and she must have had a child with her somewhere, probably hiding.....

 

Sam's Crossbow

Today Sam made a large crossbow. He carved a length of wood and managed to bend it and secure the ends to the straight length of wood. He went in to the shed and worked hard all afternoon. The crossbow is really strong and meticulously tied. I started to draw his creation and realised I was not going to be able to fit the end on to my sketchbook-hence the dark edge and the 'cut off bit' on the right.

So why was Sam doing this rather than playing on the computer or his PS 3? Punishment is the short answer and not doing as he should when JB and I were out on my birthday! But I have to add, Sam has taken it on the chin and actually enjoyed his day. Holly and Jack are most impressed with his creation- well, Jack is, girls don't really care about this kind of thing.

My family in a line

Holidays, holidays! Here is the family all in a line looking out towards the sea while taking a break on a walk.

It's my Birthday!

Here are the cards Holly, Sam and Jack have made. Can you guess who did which?

People's Pets

I'm taking some finished artwork to the framer- (although I do need to make more of the cat's eyes first) and I thought I would show a part of it on my blog. Chickens, dogs, cats; I've even put cows in a painting for a client. I've yet to be asked to put the actual client in their picture……