Ignatius was an arrogant cat that thought himself far superior to dogs. This series of postcards were inspired by a Lesson in Carla Sonheim’s 2021 Year Long Class.
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People in the Neighborhood #2
It was a beautiful Spring day. Many people came outside to enjoy the warming sun, birds singing and the cherry blossoms in the air. This series of postcards were inspired by a Lesson in Carla Sonheim’s 2021 Year Long Class.
People in the Neighborhood #1
This series of postcards were inspired by a Lesson in Carla Sonheim’s 2021 Year Long Class. There are 4 total which I will be posting over the next couple of days. Kurt, Carrie and Sally decided that they wanted to go on an Adventure. Carrie’s dog, Melville and Kurt’s kitty, Boomer, joined them.
Wild Calico
Oh HEY! Where did this guy come from? The idea for this guy came from Carla Sonheim’s 2021 Sketchbook Revival lesson. The first part of the lesson is to draw a bunch of one liner subjects…cat, elephant, vase of flowers, toilets…..then we each picked one of our own to turn into a more finished piece….Continue reading “Wild Calico”
Ziggy
Ziggy worried about everything. He practically wrote the book on worrying. He worried so much that his hairs on his back stood up permanently.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral bird
The Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral bird likes to sing lullabies, especially the Irish lullaby. He loves to gently sing in the evening, putting the forest slowly to sleep.
Murphy
Murphy lives in a cottage on a moor. He loves tea and biscuits, clotted cream and salted caramel scones. And Shepherd’s pie.
Rascal
Rascal is a Scottish Ridgeback fox who loves to swim and hunt for eels and fish. His ridgeback is often mistaken for his friend, Nessie.
Happy St Patrick’s Day
It’s St Patrick’s Day….again. LOL It feels like St Patrick’s Day is Groundhog Day. Later on today I will be cooking my traditional meal. And I’ll make Irish soda bread and Irish Potatoes (candy). I grew up in Philadelphia and we always had Irish potato candy around St Patrick’s Day. Every candy shop carried them.Continue reading “Happy St Patrick’s Day”
Argyle
Argyle lives with a little old lady in a house built on stilts, at the edge of a marsh. His best friends are seagulls and killdeer.
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