RESOLUTION
Just a random page, as the urge strikes me. I simply can't get motivated or inspired. A long dry spell and the funny thing is I miss drawing and painting. And I miss you all!
Finally a sketch page submitted, I have been out of sorts, insanely busy and under the weather - and this page is as blah as I feel presently. Lots of worry in the house, and lots of illness, and rain - Yuck - I need a fresh blanket of snow to feel renewed. And it is only January 13th! I do hope to keep more regular sketch work coming.
If anyone is interested in following my 366 instagram challenge it is posted on my facebook page, it will not post automatically here. I have kept up to date so far :-)
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#6/366 Yep it Works!! Look at these sturdy straight paperwhites. In past years my blooms have grown tall and fallen completely over - very unsightly. This year I tried the trick of adding hard liquor to their water - and yep, they grew straight and tall and proud - no falling down drunks here ;-) and the scent, beautiful !!
My banana revealed a surprising sticker, not the usual Chiquita - Alvin, complete with a special scan box - Really?? Day 5 of 366 instagrams
Day 4/366 Needhams, home made by my MIL in Maine. Only Maine could devise a candy made from potatoes - so delicious and sooo fattening (or wait, is it a vegetable??)
Instagram #3 /366 First COLD day of the winter, 0 or below with wind - Quite rude after all those 40+ days we have been enjoying. So the first fire of the season too, sure wish some snow would fall.
Gus (Angus) is getting big, still in the digging, chewing stage (notice very dirty nose) but he is trying to be a good boy - along with his twin brother Otis. He is happy to represent day 2 in my instagram challenge.
A moment of play, photographing my refection in an ornament. There seems little time for Play
Alas, I am once again so stressed and tired from holiday prep. I ask - How to Simplify?? It's "all my fault" my husband says, "I do too much". But I have bought less, decorated less, planned early but still have no time for anything fun. This is Not the Reason for the Season!!
I am knee deep in wrapping now, having put it all off till now - I spent all last week baking - which is a waste of time really. I should wrap presets as I buy them (as I used to do) putting it off is a big mistake. With 10 grands, YES I go overboard. I need Christmas therapy -
Maybe a whoopie pie will help? They were a gift!
Oh yeah, the holiday weight gain does not help me either.
It's been so busy I have had little time to do much creatively, except decorate, bake and shop (a very creative sport in my book). Time is fleeting as usual. Last night I just sat and decided to doodle what is left to complete. It made for a festive page once I added the sting of lights and somehow made it all look more "doable".
Hope all are enjoying their holiday time and relaxing more than I. ( If so, please let me know your secret!!)
Quite a memorable Thanksgiving, 22 for dinner but that is not unusual at all. A good foot of snow - yes unusual of late. Babies doing the dangest things, and a killer sunset to name a few.
The mountains of Maine appeared ablaze - it was a long, stunning sunset.
It all starts here - girls and horses, it is a match made in heaven I believe. For me, it actually started with a wooden hobby horse - remember those? Mine never left my side as a child. Things blossomed from there.
And apparently the genes have passed on - to my daughter ( who progressed to the big time jumpers) and to my little granddaughter - Love, equine style.
Alyssa on Big strapping Bruno.
It's been a Long 12 Days without power/water/heat for thousands in Connecticut since Alfred hit (a Nor'easter that dropped deep wet snow in late October) 870,000 without power at first count in our state alone. A long slow recovery in frigid temperatures. Luckily, we were spared- the shoreline was protected by the relatively warm ocean waters (only received 5" of heavy wet snow!!) The news finally reported All Power had been Restored Finally! As I left work, I noticed the golden glow of the Full Beaver Moon, in soft lavender twilight - through the power lines. We do love our power!
Alfred came a'callin - heavy wet snow 3 days before Halloween, Almost a million without power in Connecticut - MAJOR tree damage, especially in the north part of the state. Today, 9 days after the storm thousands still have no power in these sub zero temperatures (at night)
The year of record breakers continues.
There was no fall here in Southern New England, we jumped right into winter. Even this sky looks cold and omnious. Wonder what will come our way next?
My Monster Mummy cupcakes were not as easy as I thought but they are done ready for my little monsters (sorry Lady Gaga)
This 'female' mummy came out fairly well, of course it was one of the last ones I made. Decorations out, food ready, candy ready- bring on the ghosts and goblins.
Here they are, almost all looking at the camera - ready to hoot, holler and forage for candy. Can you spot the three sets of twins? Still makes my head spin!
A good time was had by all! I think I survived...
I had Halloween plans - Big plans, to clean, cook, decorate inside and out until a huge hiccup hit. The mini chocolate cup cakes were baked and ready to decorate (and ready for their closeup Mr. DeMill)
The camera was fired up and set on Aperture mode (trying for Bokeh) and yes, I got it !! - then just as things were progressing well.....
The big Nor'easter Snot storm of 2011 hit - Wet, hideous slop that bent trees, broke limbs, took down power lines and wreaked havoc all over the north east. Needless to say it has stalled my plans. I hope to finish (or start) decorating today and finish the cupcakes and post more tomorrow. Our festivities we will not be stopped! Wish me luck ('they' say it may take a week to restore power to all - freezing temps - not fun!)
I have been AWOL - I know . Of course it is presumptuous to think anyone misses my posts. But, hey if you are here maybe you did miss me a little ?
Life gets hectic at times, there has been some traveling with my husband, and the usual work, and house work and chores etc. But - -
I have found a new lover (gasp!) For my birthday I got a new 'big girl' Nikon digital camera and it was love at first click. The combination of 10 adorable grandkids, 2 new puppies and the New England fall foliage brought to my attention how miserable my little point and shoot camera is.
And my sketching needed a break, I felt a little burned out and a break can re-juice the battery. So a month has flown by.
So between reading several books on Real Photography and finally trying to understand my Photoshop Elements beyond the 'quick fix' panel - I did a sketch. Just a little black and white - of my new lens ( wide angle) so I can take some goulish picture of the little gobblins coming soon.
My blog is going to morph into a more eclectic montage, some photos (surprise surprise), some life updates and yes still sketching. I want to diverse and experiment and enjoy it all more. Hey I may throw in some recipes I love!
Hope you will continue to come visit and comment and join in my fun. Thanks to all who have and hopefully will!
Sandy (myfiddlestix)
My Imaginary trip to Paris continues, and the view from atop Notre Dame is manifique !
40 min sketch (time limits set). Now i'll add my text. Great class to get journal entries down quickly.
Another page from my Imaginary Trip to Paris with Laure Ferlita. Enjoying the sights, food and museums. Sure wish I was there!
