ThankFULL Thursdays...

good morning...or afternoon...or evening to you! Don't you just love how we're all living in our own moment...no matter if you're in Austrailia, Malaysia,Japan,US,Europe...or here in Canada...out west they're still ALL fast asleep...in the UK it's mid-day!
I'm THANKfull for:
 My family...my husband who in my main rock...and joker too...we're fortunate to have met...one of those "it was fate" moments. I owe so much of my happiness to him. He's a wonderful positive energy force in my Life...and is SO REAL...thank you Mr.R!

To my girls who keep me striving to give them more for their futures...even though we've had a quiet few days...we've been together couped up and haven't ventured out..I think I've learnt a lot about how I need to go forward. To not be AS tough on them, I think I expect too much...they're only 5 and 3...and they're precious Souls which need nurturing.

Thanks to my Mum...my other rock...(I have a few)...she's probably my biggest fan when it comes to creativity...and I am hers. I love her dearly and miss her...UK is far...it's always wonderful to chat on the phone though....thank you for the call yesterday.

Thanks to my Dad...another of my rocks...I should have listened...about the being "more commercial" with my ARt...he's a business man, I am a starving artist...(and always will be...sorry Dad) ...he's given us everything...lots of tough love and lots of effection. I miss him too...

My Big Sis...and my little Bro...they're always there for me...knowing this fills my heart.

To my dear friends...whom I cherish...who make my Life fuller.(more full?- speaking many languages has definitely screwed messed my head when it comes to grammer-sorry)

To ALL of you...who I am pleasantly surprised every day by your heartfelt comments...you make a difference...you inspire...you help ignite that flame inside which can spark new ideas and should create everyday...

What are your THURSDAY thankFULLS?

I'll be back later with my Shoe sketch...I enjoyed the 30 minute sketch I did late last night...now this is how I should apply a workout every morning give myself 30minutes(doesn't seem so bad then)...can you imagine if you measured everything in the day by 30 minutes...I would have...35 half hours in a day...THAT's SO much time...I would get SO much done!!!!
Something to ponder...

Go Char Go!!!! Love that...thank you!!!
Hasta Luego.
Char,ON

Cocka-DOODLE-Doo...BAAAaaaa...

2 down and MANY more to go...I have had a productive day...and now...Bon Nuit my friends.
Until tomorrow.

Char,ON

painted...

in greys with a blue under tone...
I like it, I'm used to leaving my doodle sketched just as they develop and I really enjoyed having everyone's input on this one.
I really like the cropped image above, I think the compositiong works better.

Here's the finished product.
P.S. REMEMBER to head over to Charlane at Ramblins... to see my inspiration for this piece.

Hope you've had a good evening, you're most likely in bed right now.

I'm going to rest my eyes too.
Ciao for now.

Char.On

The Giveaway Prize...

This is the Prize of my April 1st Giveaway...Carolina Elizabeth chose...Panda,with 2 girls and pinks and greens...
Congrats again Carolina!
Charlotte,Ontario

Spring chick...

Well, I did manage to finish it before 12 midnight...but not post it.
I'm behind one watercolour...today will be a busy day...taking the girls to Dance and then heading downtown for a date with my husband(so looking forward to it...nothing to wear-as usual).
This Spring Chick ...inspired by my Mum and her Swedish roots...I had doubts to whether the very bright chick would work, but I'm happy with the outcome.It's a very luminous painting...and would light up any room.
I'm tired and must head to bed.
Until Sunday I do believe...
Thanks for visiting!
Charlotte,Ontario

New Items on MY Etsy Store...

It's something which I have been meaning to do for a while, get my card designs up on Etsy...I need some honest criticism and advice though...I've only added 3 cards so far...but would love to hear from you and your thoughts.
Would you pay $12 for an original Ink drawing?
Thank you all...
Charlotte,Ontario