out in that I was desperate to get snow tires today. I've never
put them on before, but every winter when I drive to class
it's a nail biting, hair raising experience in bad weather.
So I did it.
I also took back the beautiful art book Steven gave me for
my birthday, which is so heavy I actually hurt my arm
carrying it. It's a book about Canadian women artists
who are certainly not given enough space, either in
Canadian art books, or art galleries. But I've told you
that before. Independent Spirit is a huge book filled with
gorgeous work by Canadian women artists, and I was determined
to get an excellent copy. Steven was not well at the time
of my birthday, and didn't notice that the book was
damaged all the way through. I felt great about
getting a perfect copy because it was such a deeply
thoughtful gift.
I know I am so lucky to have a partner who respects my
work, and helps and encourages me any way he
can.
Quick sketch of my son Christopher
trying for minimal line
marker on bond paper
8 1/2 x 11 inches
and as I was getting them by email, I printed them
off before I read them -- and I also ran out of ink
today, so had to go out and buy cartridges. Not the
most riveting news -- but vital to my life all the same.
Mary Talking
more detailed sketch
in black and orange marker on Bond paper
8 1/2 x 11 inches
I'm including a very quick sketch tonight, and
another more in-depth drawing.
I did the sketch of Christopher talking to him on
Skype, and started the sketch of Mary while talking to
her on Skype. I like the way she looks mid-conversation.
I couldn't see her husband Peter very well, so he's far
less defined. Mary is the friend I've known longest in
the world. I love her, and miss her. She lives in
Vancouver, at the other side of the country. Whenever
we get together it feels like there's just been a short
break in the conversation.
Have a keeping-your-mind-joyous day!
2 comments:
Thank God you have snow tires and ink!!! The drawings as always are wonderful and fresh. I must have ink, also...and snow tires were a must when I lived in the mountains of Utah! I hope you can relax some on your way to class and errands!
Hi Theresa,
Sometimes I'm astounded at how long
it takes to do the simplest errand in a big city. That doesn't mean I crave small town life, it just means I always think I can accomplish at least double what I actually get done.
The snow tires sure came in handy today in freezing rain, ice pellets and snow.
Take care,
xoxoxoBarbara
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