It seems appropriate to post this blog today, since it is soooo cold! It was 12° this am, and tonight we are expecting a low of 3°!
I have already posted my Bird In A Sweater, and then my Bundled Birdie in late December. You may recall the story...my teenage son teased me about a figurine of a bird in a sweater I admired (and ultimately bought), so I told him in his honor I would be doodling anything in a sweater for a while. I always seem to revert back to animals-maybe because they are cute. But who knows, maybe I'll do something ridiculous at some point, like a potato in a sweater, a hammer in a sweater... yeah, maybe I'll just stick to animals.
In any case, today I give you two more sweatered critters! Say hello to Bunny In A Sweater and Dog In a Sweater. Both of these guys, along with my over-clothed birdies, will be on display at an Art Expo being held at work. But, for those who won't get to see it there, here you go!
I came across a cute pic of a lop eared bunny, and thought he would be adorable in a sweater. So, with some artistic license, I "cutified" him even more than he was and gave him a giant, cozy sweater.
This little guy was doodled during a staff meeting! Before you think I was goofing off, please know - I really was paying attention! I think better when I doodle sometimes, and I relax more. You know, when God created everything, the Bible says He rested on the 7th day. Not because He was tired, but because He was setting an example. I can relate to that, in a way. Doodling in pencil is cathartic for me, as opposed to other mediums I am experimenting with that I am not yet as comfortable with. Take for example this Owl, No Sweater, Just Flowers.
This was my first real watercolor attempt last summer. It was a lot of fun, but definitely not what I would call relaxing...maybe more exciting,or challenging, as I tried to understand the medium better. But it was not as restful as gently scratching a pencil on a piece of paper and watching as things begin to take shape.
By the way, Mr. Owl will also debut in the Art Expo, my only submission without a sweater! I know, I know...he must be cold!
What is it that helps you to unwind?
Stay warm!
"Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable." Isaiah 40:28
