Belated World Smile Day (which was on October 4)

Nicole

Inktober sketch before Inktober existed

Marker on watercolour paper

12 x 9 inches

Barbara Muir ©

(Skype drawing from the 

Consumer Electronics Show

2009)

I noticed today that I missed World Smile Day on October 4, which is when
we are supposed to be kind to one another. (Yes I know that should be every
day -- but I am all for a day that encourages the practice.)

So I thought I'd look through my blog for images of people smiling, and found

this. It seems perfect because it's also the type of drawing I need to post for
Inktober.  Nicole was a great person. As I drew her live for the

Consumer Electronics Show, apparently we were displayed on a giant screen 

(I'm glad I didn't know). After that I did this more refined drawing.

I hope you will extend the World Smile Day celebrations until at least the end
of October, and spread kindness wherever possible. I know it might seem
frivolous when the world is in so much chaos, but I think kindness has never
been more important.

Have a loving your life day.