Can you hear the Celebrations going on behind this picture?
There's Sushi on the menu today...YUM!
What's on your Menu tonight?
HUGS
Char.x
Showing posts with label illustration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label illustration. Show all posts
Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday Celebrations!
Can you hear the Celebrations going on behind this picture?
There's Sushi on the menu today...YUM!
What's on your Menu tonight?
HUGS
Char.x
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Squash special...
I absolutely love the idea of Zines and receiving little magazine subscriptions which have been created by artists all by themselves.
This issue is special...it's ALL about Pumpkins..."Squash" to be precise.
Squash risotto...how divine, squash curry to warm the body in the winter...YUM! And ALL the recipes are illustrated by Katie.
AND here is Katie in her very well known "What I wore today" pages...I adore the details she adds to her drawings.
So...if you'd like to visit her Blog go HERE
And you can BUY her ZINES ...HERE
I interviewed her for a TELL ALL TUESDAY spot...go HERE to read it.
So, I will leave you with this for today...I would have gotten an interview ready...but sometimes we all need a break.
AND today is my break...off to have a coffee with the lovely Sarah from Lyyli.
How do you Celebrate Halloween!
HUGS
Char.x
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tell ALL Tuesdays :: Yael Frankel
GOOD MORNING fabulous readers...can you believe it's already Tuesday?
Well, we're back today for our Tell ALL Tuesday spot with Yael today...I have been a fan of her's for well over a year...love her little characters and her collaborative colouring books(this is how I first came across Yael...).
So...take a moment out of your day and enjoy Yael's answers to our Interview::
Tell us a little about the Town you live in... and have you always lived there?
I was born in Buenos Aires and all my life I've lived here.
What did you do today?
Today is Saturday! I woke up early (although I was not required to take my daughter to school) and went to look for my new guitar! (I bought it yesterday, through mercadolibre, that is our ebay). Then my husband, my daughter and me (my son –Ian- did not come with us because he’s a tennis player and he had a tournament) went for lunch (meat with potatoes and salad) and for ice-cream! And finally, back home. Now Ema is studying and Ian is with his 2 friends playing and having a picnic.
Usually I wake up early to take my youngest daughter, Ema, to school. Then I go into my study (which lies 12 blocks from my house). I take my breakfast there (from Monday to Thursday because Fridays, I meet my friends to have breakfast together) and start to work.
Are you a cat or dog person?
Mmmh… no cat and no dog person. Although I love both!
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?I am a breakfast girl with no doubt!!! I can not tell you how much I love the morning hours, having café con leche and toast with blueberries jelly (always always always the same!!)
http://finelittleday.blogspot.com/ (Her naïf world is great)
Until tomorrow...
Thanks for stopping by!
HUGS
Char.x
Well, we're back today for our Tell ALL Tuesday spot with Yael today...I have been a fan of her's for well over a year...love her little characters and her collaborative colouring books(this is how I first came across Yael...).
So...take a moment out of your day and enjoy Yael's answers to our Interview::
Tell us a little about the Town you live in... and have you always lived there?
I was born in Buenos Aires and all my life I've lived here.
If you could move anywhere tomorrow, where would it be?
If I could move tomorrow… I’d choose to stay here.
Here is where I have everything I need! Friends, work and family.
If I could move tomorrow… I’d choose to stay here.
Here is where I have everything I need! Friends, work and family.
What did you do today?
Today is Saturday! I woke up early (although I was not required to take my daughter to school) and went to look for my new guitar! (I bought it yesterday, through mercadolibre, that is our ebay). Then my husband, my daughter and me (my son –Ian- did not come with us because he’s a tennis player and he had a tournament) went for lunch (meat with potatoes and salad) and for ice-cream! And finally, back home. Now Ema is studying and Ian is with his 2 friends playing and having a picnic.
Usually I wake up early to take my youngest daughter, Ema, to school. Then I go into my study (which lies 12 blocks from my house). I take my breakfast there (from Monday to Thursday because Fridays, I meet my friends to have breakfast together) and start to work.
I return home after looking for my daughter at school. As you can see, nothing very exiting about my days! But I enjoy so much the quiet hours at my studio, making handmade stuff and doing some designs for customers as well.
Mmmh… no cat and no dog person. Although I love both!
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?I am a breakfast girl with no doubt!!! I can not tell you how much I love the morning hours, having café con leche and toast with blueberries jelly (always always always the same!!)
If you had 6 friends over for Dinner what would you make for them?
Pasta for sure! I cannot cook, but I love my friends to come home and have dinner together. Actually, we usually get together for dinner… I buy homemade pasta and 2 or 3 different sauces.
Pasta for sure! I cannot cook, but I love my friends to come home and have dinner together. Actually, we usually get together for dinner… I buy homemade pasta and 2 or 3 different sauces.
How old were you when you knew you were on the right path in your Life?
I still don’t know if I am on the right path in my life! (and I am 43!) You know, always trying to be a better person. Each day. And there are some signs that tell me that I am doing things right: my children are wonderful, respectful and sensitive. I have great and very close friends and I think my husband is the better person in the world. So… I should be doing something right!
I still don’t know if I am on the right path in my life! (and I am 43!) You know, always trying to be a better person. Each day. And there are some signs that tell me that I am doing things right: my children are wonderful, respectful and sensitive. I have great and very close friends and I think my husband is the better person in the world. So… I should be doing something right!
Who /what drove and inspired your love to create?Oh I don’t know… something inside me I think… need to express myself.
Tell us something not too many people know about you.Ok! It is a secret!
I LOVE to sing… Sometimes I go to a karaoke site (in the internet) and sing several songs before starting to work.
I LOVE to sing… Sometimes I go to a karaoke site (in the internet) and sing several songs before starting to work.
Shoe choice::flats or heels?
Flats always… until yesterday! (As it was my birthday, I bought some WONDERFUL brown leather heels clogs!!!
What was the last book you read?
“Un hombre en la oscuridad” (by Paul Auster)
Flats always… until yesterday! (As it was my birthday, I bought some WONDERFUL brown leather heels clogs!!!
What was the last book you read?
“Un hombre en la oscuridad” (by Paul Auster)
What advice would you give others just starting out?I have no advices: just be yourself.
Name 5 blogs you love visiting, and tell us why.
http://coridantinimakes.blogspot.com/ (Cori Dantini has the most beautiful and subtle graphic line I ever saw)
http://camillaengman.blogspot.com/ (I think she’s simply the best of the best)
http://miachristopher.blogspot.com/ (Adorable girl and wonderful color palettes)
Thank YOU Yael for taking part in our Tell ALL Tuesdays!
You can FIND Yael and say hello:
Until tomorrow...
Thanks for stopping by!
HUGS
Char.x
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tell ALL Tuesdays : Felicita Sala
Good morning ...
As you know we try to make every week on Tuesdays our "Tell ALL Tuesdays" interview were we introduce to you another one of our *Fabulous Readers* who I have gotten to know through Blog Land.
I am honoured to be able to introduce this OH SO wonderful Artist...yes, I am a huge fan...another Artist I would love to one day own an original of her work!!!
Tell us a little about the Town you live in... & have you always lived there?
I live in Rome, which is like a gigantic small town. It’s the most overwhelming and frustrating place to be, at the same time. I was born here, then I moved to Australia for about 20 years, then I moved back here about 4 years ago.
If you could move anywhere tomorrow, where would it be?
Berlin. Or Buenos Aires. Or Jerusalem.
How structured is your day usually?
It has no structure, my day. It depends on the jobs I’m doing. I also teach and translate, so it can be something like this: a lesson in the morning, come home and draw for 2 hours, bike ride, cook lunch, more lessons, more drawing, finish translation, go out, late night. Or it can be more like this: wake up, spend 80% of the day thinking about what I should do with a certain painting, procrastinate, paint for 1 hour, be completely dissatisfied, take a bike ride, late night. Always late night.
What did you do today?
I went to the post office, then the beach. It is quite the scorcher in Rome at the moment. then I made a paper crane and tried to make it fly.
Are you a cat or dog person?
I’m a monkey person. And I do have a weakness for the rhinocerous beetle.
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?
All of the above. I could eat all day.
If you had 6 friends over for Dinner what would you make for them?
Since it’s summer, pasta with roasted pine nuts, fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, and then maybe lemon chicken (that is, a whole chicken stuffed with a whole lemon, always a winner).
How old were you when you knew you were on the right path in your Life?
I’m still trying to figure that out. I think it’s an ongoing process that culminates only with the realisation that maybe there is no right path, just one that at a certain time can be better than another, and that can change.
Who /what drove & inspired your love to create?
I’ve always had the urge to draw. My father was very good at it, he always encouraged us. It was living that inspired me to create, and sometimes didn’t inspire me at all. It’s a strange feeling that you can never really contain the hugeness of what’s around you, so you find a humble way of channelling a tiny part of it. And that’s art I think. A microscopic contribution to it all.
On a more tangible level, I was also inspired by being surrounded by people who create, other artists, photographers, illustrators, animators, a collective of artist friends here in Rome. That’s what introduced me to the world of illustration. Before meeting them I was only painting for painting’s sake. Illustration was a welcome change to the stiffness of the fine art world.
Tell us something not too many people know about you.
I play the didjeridoo. Badly.
Shoe choice: flats or heels?
Preferably barefoot.
What was the last book you read?
Blindness, by Jose Saramago.
What advice would you give others just starting out?
Don’t be afraid.
Name 5 blogs you love visiting, and tell us why.
http://gianlucamaruotti.blogspot.com : this guy is one of the reasons why I illustrate, and the most amazing plasticine sculptor I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.
http://idrewhim.blogspot.com : Andrew hem, brilliant.
http://uppercasemagazine.tumblr.com : uppercase scrapbook, for stimulation.
http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com : a journey round my skull, and what an interesting skull it is.
http://www.imadeyouabeard.com/ : because who doesn’t love a beard?
http://www.fecalface.com/
Thank you SO much Felicita for being with us today and sharing a little part of whom you are.
Grazie Mile!!!
You can visit Felicita's Blog HERE
And she has an ETSY SHOP too...
Make sure you go and say hello...ot leave a little hello here below.
Isn't her ART gorgeous!!! LOVE it!!!!
Today is a big day here in our house...our little miss A starts Grade 1...a full day at school!!! I think I was more nervous for her than she was.(I have a picture I'll show you later)
Have a great day...
HUGS
Char.x
As you know we try to make every week on Tuesdays our "Tell ALL Tuesdays" interview were we introduce to you another one of our *Fabulous Readers* who I have gotten to know through Blog Land.
I am honoured to be able to introduce this OH SO wonderful Artist...yes, I am a huge fan...another Artist I would love to one day own an original of her work!!!
Please meet and get to know a little better, Felicita...
I live in Rome, which is like a gigantic small town. It’s the most overwhelming and frustrating place to be, at the same time. I was born here, then I moved to Australia for about 20 years, then I moved back here about 4 years ago.
If you could move anywhere tomorrow, where would it be?
Berlin. Or Buenos Aires. Or Jerusalem.
How structured is your day usually?
It has no structure, my day. It depends on the jobs I’m doing. I also teach and translate, so it can be something like this: a lesson in the morning, come home and draw for 2 hours, bike ride, cook lunch, more lessons, more drawing, finish translation, go out, late night. Or it can be more like this: wake up, spend 80% of the day thinking about what I should do with a certain painting, procrastinate, paint for 1 hour, be completely dissatisfied, take a bike ride, late night. Always late night.
What did you do today?
I went to the post office, then the beach. It is quite the scorcher in Rome at the moment. then I made a paper crane and tried to make it fly.
Are you a cat or dog person?
I’m a monkey person. And I do have a weakness for the rhinocerous beetle.
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?
All of the above. I could eat all day.
If you had 6 friends over for Dinner what would you make for them?
Since it’s summer, pasta with roasted pine nuts, fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, and then maybe lemon chicken (that is, a whole chicken stuffed with a whole lemon, always a winner).
How old were you when you knew you were on the right path in your Life?
I’m still trying to figure that out. I think it’s an ongoing process that culminates only with the realisation that maybe there is no right path, just one that at a certain time can be better than another, and that can change.
Who /what drove & inspired your love to create?
I’ve always had the urge to draw. My father was very good at it, he always encouraged us. It was living that inspired me to create, and sometimes didn’t inspire me at all. It’s a strange feeling that you can never really contain the hugeness of what’s around you, so you find a humble way of channelling a tiny part of it. And that’s art I think. A microscopic contribution to it all.
On a more tangible level, I was also inspired by being surrounded by people who create, other artists, photographers, illustrators, animators, a collective of artist friends here in Rome. That’s what introduced me to the world of illustration. Before meeting them I was only painting for painting’s sake. Illustration was a welcome change to the stiffness of the fine art world.
Tell us something not too many people know about you.
I play the didjeridoo. Badly.
Shoe choice: flats or heels?
Preferably barefoot.
What was the last book you read?
Blindness, by Jose Saramago.
What advice would you give others just starting out?
Don’t be afraid.
Name 5 blogs you love visiting, and tell us why.
http://gianlucamaruotti.blogspot.com : this guy is one of the reasons why I illustrate, and the most amazing plasticine sculptor I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.
http://idrewhim.blogspot.com : Andrew hem, brilliant.
http://uppercasemagazine.tumblr.com : uppercase scrapbook, for stimulation.
http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com : a journey round my skull, and what an interesting skull it is.
http://www.imadeyouabeard.com/ : because who doesn’t love a beard?
http://www.fecalface.com/
Thank you SO much Felicita for being with us today and sharing a little part of whom you are.
Grazie Mile!!!
You can visit Felicita's Blog HERE
And she has an ETSY SHOP too...
Make sure you go and say hello...ot leave a little hello here below.
Isn't her ART gorgeous!!! LOVE it!!!!
Today is a big day here in our house...our little miss A starts Grade 1...a full day at school!!! I think I was more nervous for her than she was.(I have a picture I'll show you later)
Have a great day...
HUGS
Char.x
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tell ALL Tuesdays :: Jessica Bradley
GOOD MORNING!!!!
Every week as some of you know on Tuesdays we introduce to you another one of our *Fabulous Readers* who I have gotten to know through Blog Land.
We have Jessica Bradley with us here today for our Tell ALL Tuesdays spot.
Sooo...grab a cup of Tea and enjoy the read...she's an amazing artist...and I was fortunate to win a wonderful prize pack from her last month...which I'll show you sometime this week...
ENJOY....
Tell us a little about the Town you live in... & have you always lived there?
I live in Bristol in the South-West of England. I moved here about 10 years ago to attend university and stayed as it's a very cool city if you're an artist. There's a big media base in Bristol and compared to where I was born and raised (Swindon) it's a lot more exciting! Like all cities though, it can get a bit overwhelming at times; I'm a cyclist and Bristol is not a very friendly city to ride your bike in!
If you could move anywhere tomorrow, where would it be?Japan in a second! I'd love to live just outside of Tokyo. I visited Japan about 3 years ago and it was incredible; beautiful scenery, amazing food and awesome books and toys; my baggage was about £50 over the limit when I got to the airport because of all the stuff I bought! I think Japan is the closest place to how the inside of my head looks.
How structured is your day usually? I work part-time 4 days a week so usually it's: Up at 6.30am, breakfast and some drawing, off to work at 8.15am, home at 2.30pm and pretty much drawing for the rest of the day! If I have my day off (like today), it's up at 8.15am and I'm usually drawing by about 10am. Of course, you can intersperse bimbling on the internet, making tea/coffee, reading, playing video games and watching films between all of that...!
What did you do today?
Today I coloured some drawings, drew some stuff for the collaborative blog I run with Katie Green, picked up my bike from the repair shop, ate too many Swizzle lollies and felt a bit sick and read Craig Thompson's Blankets while I ate lunch.
Are you a cat or dog person?
Oh dog person, definitely! My family have had two pet dogs; our last dog, Robbie, died suddenly last year which was a shock and it hasn't been the same since. A home isn't a home without a dog! I love drawing dogs too; they're just awesome.
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?
I'm a big fan of food in general but I think I like dinner best; all the good things come at dinner! I've gotten into a bad habit of reading cookbooks while I eat my dinner and it just makes me even more hungry!
If you had 6 friends over for Dinner what would you make for them?
Probably the food I'm most obsessed about now: Melanzane, green curry, Tom Yum soup, corn on the cob, tofu and some kind of fruit based desert. Bit of a mish-mash but I'm sure people would enjoy it!
How old were you when you knew you were on the right path in your Life?
I've always drawn but went through a phase of wanting to be a special effects artist, author, teacher and a marine biologist(?!) I started my Art Foundation course in 1999 and got to do a module on illustration; that was pretty much when I decided what I wanted to do and haven't looked back. I've had a lot of ups and downs since then but I've always drawn!
Who /what drove & inspired your love to create?
I've always been an imaginative person; as a kid I was constantly drawing and making things. I'm still obsessed with a lot of cartoons from my childhood which were a huge influence on my work: The Raccoons, Dungeons & Dragons, Ulysses 31, Galaxy High, Rocko's Modern life, Ren & Stimpy, I could go on! I've always been a big reader too so books have always been a huge influence on my work. I think just generally being creative and having a very supportive family and a great network of friends have helped over the years!
Tell us something not too many people know about you.
I once jumped out of plane for charity and I can speak Japanese.
Shoe choice:: flats or heels?
Flats; I live in my trainers! Any kind of shoe that has even a remote heel gives me a blister within minutes.
What was the last book you read?
I'm re-reading anything by H.P Lovecraft at the minute; I love horror books and to me, his stories are just so creepy and atmospheric! I also read The Mosquito Coast for the umpteenth time before that. I go through phases of reading lots of my favourite books over again.
What advice would you give others just starting out?
Don't give up! Keep going no matter how hard it becomes; if you have enthusiasm and passion for your work people with notice.
Name 5 blogs you love visiting, and tell us why.
http://justinrampage.tumblr.com/
- awesome film and video game art from around the web. There's some really awesome stuff out there and if you're a total geek like me, this collects a lot of the best work. I've been featured a couple of times which is always good! :P
http://drawn.ca/
- In my opinion, the best illustration blog on the web. Every visit is a visual delight!
http://pinktentacle.com/
- Showcasing some of the odder aspects of Japanese art and life in general! Great for a dose of oddness in the morning!
http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/
- Fantastic eclectic artwork from old books. Pure brilliance!
http://pikaland.com/
- Another awesome illustration blog. I always use this as a pick-me-up if I'm feeling a bit down about my own work!
You HAVE to go and visit Jess and say hi...
Her Website :: http://www.jessbradley.com/
Her Blog:: http://squid-bits.blogspot.com/
Her WORLD ...this is such a fun place to browse around... http://www.milk-town.com/
THANKS Jess for participating in our Tell ALL Tuesdays...it was SUCH a pleasure having you here for the day.
Can't wait to see what you get up to next!!!
EVERYONE...thanks for passing by...remember to leave Jess a little note in the comments box below, I'm sure she'll be stopping by sometime today...
HUGS and OH... check back tomorrow as it's AUGUST GIVEAWAY day!!! Yup, I have been thinking long and hard about this one...and I think it's time.
Have a great day!
Char.x.
P.S. I have started organising our Blog...yeah, I know...about time!!! So at the top you'll fine a little Tab for all our TELL ALL TUESDAYS interviews...please go for a browse...you may have missed a couple along the way!
Every week as some of you know on Tuesdays we introduce to you another one of our *Fabulous Readers* who I have gotten to know through Blog Land.
We have Jessica Bradley with us here today for our Tell ALL Tuesdays spot.
Sooo...grab a cup of Tea and enjoy the read...she's an amazing artist...and I was fortunate to win a wonderful prize pack from her last month...which I'll show you sometime this week...
ENJOY....
Tell us a little about the Town you live in... & have you always lived there?
I live in Bristol in the South-West of England. I moved here about 10 years ago to attend university and stayed as it's a very cool city if you're an artist. There's a big media base in Bristol and compared to where I was born and raised (Swindon) it's a lot more exciting! Like all cities though, it can get a bit overwhelming at times; I'm a cyclist and Bristol is not a very friendly city to ride your bike in!
What did you do today?
Today I coloured some drawings, drew some stuff for the collaborative blog I run with Katie Green, picked up my bike from the repair shop, ate too many Swizzle lollies and felt a bit sick and read Craig Thompson's Blankets while I ate lunch.
Oh dog person, definitely! My family have had two pet dogs; our last dog, Robbie, died suddenly last year which was a shock and it hasn't been the same since. A home isn't a home without a dog! I love drawing dogs too; they're just awesome.
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?
I'm a big fan of food in general but I think I like dinner best; all the good things come at dinner! I've gotten into a bad habit of reading cookbooks while I eat my dinner and it just makes me even more hungry!
Probably the food I'm most obsessed about now: Melanzane, green curry, Tom Yum soup, corn on the cob, tofu and some kind of fruit based desert. Bit of a mish-mash but I'm sure people would enjoy it!
How old were you when you knew you were on the right path in your Life?
I've always drawn but went through a phase of wanting to be a special effects artist, author, teacher and a marine biologist(?!) I started my Art Foundation course in 1999 and got to do a module on illustration; that was pretty much when I decided what I wanted to do and haven't looked back. I've had a lot of ups and downs since then but I've always drawn!
I've always been an imaginative person; as a kid I was constantly drawing and making things. I'm still obsessed with a lot of cartoons from my childhood which were a huge influence on my work: The Raccoons, Dungeons & Dragons, Ulysses 31, Galaxy High, Rocko's Modern life, Ren & Stimpy, I could go on! I've always been a big reader too so books have always been a huge influence on my work. I think just generally being creative and having a very supportive family and a great network of friends have helped over the years!
Tell us something not too many people know about you.
I once jumped out of plane for charity and I can speak Japanese.
Flats; I live in my trainers! Any kind of shoe that has even a remote heel gives me a blister within minutes.
What was the last book you read?
I'm re-reading anything by H.P Lovecraft at the minute; I love horror books and to me, his stories are just so creepy and atmospheric! I also read The Mosquito Coast for the umpteenth time before that. I go through phases of reading lots of my favourite books over again.
Don't give up! Keep going no matter how hard it becomes; if you have enthusiasm and passion for your work people with notice.
http://justinrampage.tumblr.com/
- awesome film and video game art from around the web. There's some really awesome stuff out there and if you're a total geek like me, this collects a lot of the best work. I've been featured a couple of times which is always good! :P
http://drawn.ca/
- In my opinion, the best illustration blog on the web. Every visit is a visual delight!
http://pinktentacle.com/
- Showcasing some of the odder aspects of Japanese art and life in general! Great for a dose of oddness in the morning!
http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/
- Fantastic eclectic artwork from old books. Pure brilliance!
http://pikaland.com/
- Another awesome illustration blog. I always use this as a pick-me-up if I'm feeling a bit down about my own work!
You HAVE to go and visit Jess and say hi...
Her Website :: http://www.jessbradley.com/
Her Blog:: http://squid-bits.blogspot.com/
Her WORLD ...this is such a fun place to browse around... http://www.milk-town.com/
THANKS Jess for participating in our Tell ALL Tuesdays...it was SUCH a pleasure having you here for the day.
Can't wait to see what you get up to next!!!
EVERYONE...thanks for passing by...remember to leave Jess a little note in the comments box below, I'm sure she'll be stopping by sometime today...
HUGS and OH... check back tomorrow as it's AUGUST GIVEAWAY day!!! Yup, I have been thinking long and hard about this one...and I think it's time.
Have a great day!
Char.x.
P.S. I have started organising our Blog...yeah, I know...about time!!! So at the top you'll fine a little Tab for all our TELL ALL TUESDAYS interviews...please go for a browse...you may have missed a couple along the way!
Friday, July 30, 2010
GUESS what I forgot...
after a frantic hour and a half the other day of searching through ALL our bags and clothes...I still couldn't find it.
I forgot my SD CARD in England which I had loaded with pics and edited them all ready for posting...can you believe it?
I just called Dad this morning and he confirmed that it was there, still sitting in the docking station of their lap-top.
Where is my head?
On another note I am going to show you a couple of sneak peaks from the book I am working on with Shelly.
I really didn't have as much energy as I had hoped to work in the evenings over in the UK on the book...it was more exhausting than I imagined...but great to be there through my Mama's operation and see her recovering SO well.
Thank you ALL for the wonderful support and kind words and well wishes for her...you really are SUCH an important part of my Life...the encouragement and energies are bountiful and I am SO THANKFUL...
We're back in Canada and enjoying the HEAT...friends who I haven't seen for a while, and the girls are so happy to see their buddies.
Trips to my homeland are always wonderful...and I will miss my dear family and friends who I saw...but here is my home and it is a delight to be close to my Soulmate,my husband...Mr.R.
Today is a THANKFUL day...
thanks for passing by...I will be by to say hello to you all later.
OH, and THANKful...SO THANKful for this marvelous internet connection I am fortunate to have here.
HAPPY FRIDAY!
HUGS
Char.x.
I forgot my SD CARD in England which I had loaded with pics and edited them all ready for posting...can you believe it?
I just called Dad this morning and he confirmed that it was there, still sitting in the docking station of their lap-top.
Where is my head?
On another note I am going to show you a couple of sneak peaks from the book I am working on with Shelly.
Thank you ALL for the wonderful support and kind words and well wishes for her...you really are SUCH an important part of my Life...the encouragement and energies are bountiful and I am SO THANKFUL...
We're back in Canada and enjoying the HEAT...friends who I haven't seen for a while, and the girls are so happy to see their buddies.
Trips to my homeland are always wonderful...and I will miss my dear family and friends who I saw...but here is my home and it is a delight to be close to my Soulmate,my husband...Mr.R.
Today is a THANKFUL day...
thanks for passing by...I will be by to say hello to you all later.
OH, and THANKful...SO THANKful for this marvelous internet connection I am fortunate to have here.
HAPPY FRIDAY!
HUGS
Char.x.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Across the Ocean we go...
a belated Happy 4th July to all our friends in the US...sorry if I haven't visited your Worlds recently!
I have been packing for our trip to the UK, we leave this afternoon...
Mum goes in on Saturday for her double hip OP...
the girls are excited about seeing their Mormor and Morfar, Aunt and Uncles and cousins...
there will be lots of berry picking and riding little Shetland Ponies, making camps in the woods and going for walks...
I,amongst cooking,cleaning and looking after Mum...will be working on illustrating a book a friend has written....my FIRST one...
the above painting is a snippet of what's to come...
I am excited about it...
I will miss Mr.R lots...and am hoping that my parents internet connection will enable me to blog and check mail.
check back tomorrow...I'll be sharing lots of English Countryside...it's been a couple of years since I was there in the Summer...SO different from Winter there...the days are extremely long and the flowers and fauna are beautiful and luscious.
I better catch my wings...cheerio!
HUGS
Char.x.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A LOST LOVE...
meet Dylan the Dog...he passed just a couple of weeks ago,poor thing, but he was old...his owner called me up..."I'd love to have 3 paintings ,one for each of my children of Dylan and them...can this be done?"
of course it can be done!
and these are the times I love...keeping busy...drawing,painting and making smiles apear on others...
it's been a long day...emotionally exhausting...but I won't bore you.
sweet dreams...don't let the bed-bugs bite!
HUGS
Char.x.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Originals for SALE
They will be on Sale in my Etsy shop from April 1st (my B-day) until next week...
I'll be sorry to see some of these go...but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!
I thank all of you lovelies who have supported me...thank YOU...you know who you are...
But...I really thought Etsy would be more profitable...oh well...I guess you either make it or you don't.Sorry...
just having one of those rare days...I'm usually all "spiffy and happy"...but not today.
Ok...so you all deserve to know...and I know I'm probably being ridiculous.
I received a comment yesterday which I had to delete...I know I should put more rules on receiving comments and approve them before publishing them...but I really don't have time some days.
It's really very silly...it was an annonomous commenter, and they basically dissed my post...it's been bugging me since yesterday.
I'm a Peace maker...and wish for the World to be a happy place. When someone doesn't like me/what I say...it hurts...and I find it really hard to shrug.
I believe if you have nothing NICE to say...don't say anything at all.
That's all...but it really makes me think twice about blogging :-(
Until tomorrow...maybe.
Char,ON
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tell ALL Tuesdays :: Valentina Ramos
Good Morning...it's Tell ALL Tuesdays again and today we have 2 very different spotlights for you...this morning we will be introducing to you an extremely talented Artist who's work I fell in love with...it seems she has more hours in the day, as I can only imagine HOW long it takes for her to complete a piece of Artwork...
Then this afternoon we have a lady who is close to home and creates Artistry in Sweets and Baking...she also has a little plea to ask all of you...so keep an eye out for that post which will be around 2pm.
So...lets get on with this morning's Spotlight...introducing the wonderful Valentina Ramos!
Tell us a little about the Town you live in... and have you always lived there?
I’m from Venezuela but I have been living in Miami, FL for 6 years. I *LOVE* the area I live in (Coral Gables) because I can do almost everything just by walking. Sometimes I feel like a “town girl” because I love to go to my local places and know the people in stores and wave at people in the streets.
What did you do today?
Today is organization day. I have to clean up my office, take pictures of artwork, update my shop, schedule a couple of meetings, review a brochure design and work more in the new artwork I have right now in my table.
Are you a Dog or a Cat person?
I don’t have pets, but I think I can be a dog person ;)
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?
I’m a foodie girl! I love all ;) but if I have to pick one, breakfast is my favourite. Mushrooms omelette on Sunday morning= Heaven!
If you had 6 friends over for Dinner what would you make for them?
I’m trying to learn to cook... or at least I’m trying to do different things every week. Someday I would love to have guest and prepare a super delicious Indian dinner.
• Penelope Dullaghan
• Alisa Burke
HUGS
Then this afternoon we have a lady who is close to home and creates Artistry in Sweets and Baking...she also has a little plea to ask all of you...so keep an eye out for that post which will be around 2pm.
So...lets get on with this morning's Spotlight...introducing the wonderful Valentina Ramos!
Tell us a little about the Town you live in... and have you always lived there?
I’m from Venezuela but I have been living in Miami, FL for 6 years. I *LOVE* the area I live in (Coral Gables) because I can do almost everything just by walking. Sometimes I feel like a “town girl” because I love to go to my local places and know the people in stores and wave at people in the streets.
If you could move anywhere tomorrow, where would it be?
Italy! I think to live there is one of my big time dreams.
How structured is your day usually?
Working at home sometimes can be really tricky. I have to be really organized to keep track of the projects and don’t get busy with other stuff (like cleaning the house!). Every morning I have my cups of coffee checking emails and reading some blogs. After that I start working in my to do’s list. Usually, I’m working in several projects at the same time. I’m trying to apply a new system here because sometimes I spent way to many hours in one project and left other things behind. Right now I’m trying to work by the clock ;) I try to work for one or two hours in one project and after the time past, just work in the next one. Of course, if I have a timeline, I focus all my energies on that.
What did you do today?
Today is organization day. I have to clean up my office, take pictures of artwork, update my shop, schedule a couple of meetings, review a brochure design and work more in the new artwork I have right now in my table.
Are you a Dog or a Cat person?
I don’t have pets, but I think I can be a dog person ;)
Are you a breakfast, lunch or dinner girl?
I’m a foodie girl! I love all ;) but if I have to pick one, breakfast is my favourite. Mushrooms omelette on Sunday morning= Heaven!
I’m trying to learn to cook... or at least I’m trying to do different things every week. Someday I would love to have guest and prepare a super delicious Indian dinner.
How old were you when you knew you were on the right path in your Life?
I think knowing you are in the right path it’s not an easy thing to do. Many times you doubt about what you are doing. I feel super bless right now because I decided 3 years ago what I wanted to do. Right now I know where I’m going; I definitely believe I’m in the right path.
Who /what drove and inspired your love to create?
I think everything inspires me. I can be watching TV or walking in the street and found something interesting that makes my mind spin! Usually I get great ideas when I’m falling sleep, for that reason I keep a notebook near my bed. I spent a good part of my day just seeing other artist work. It’s amazing how much talent we have in this world! But definitely my biggest source of inspiration comes from the feedback I received. Every single time I get an email or a comment form someday telling me I inspired them to continue working or just to say they like my work, that makes my day and keep my working.
Tell us something not too many people know about you.
I came to US seven years ago with only $200 and zero English ;)
Shoe choice::flats or heels?
Flats.
What was the last book you read?
I feel super bad saying this, but I haven’t being reading a lot lately L I spent way too many hours with my artwork and totally forgot the piles of books in my night stand. 
What advice would you give others just starting out?
Believe in yourself. Keep yourself motivate and working. Some days are going to be hard, but you have to keep moving. Put yourself out in the world as much as you can. Blogs, facebook, twitter, flickr, use them all ;) Don’t copy anybody else work, you have to find your own voice. And again... Believe in yourself.
Name 5 blogs you love visiting, and tell us why.
I have tons of blogs I check daily! I *LOVE* to see what other artist are doing, I enjoy reading about their life; I like to see pictures of what they are doing. I think my top 5 artist blogs are:
• Alisa Burke
Thank you SO much for taking part Valentina...it has been a pleasure to tell a little snippet of your story to others who read our Blog...your work is beautiful!
YOU can pass by and say hello to Valentina HERE
Or shop at her store HERE
Until this afternoon...our girls are waiting for me...they have been prepping a Puppet Show whilst I've been posting...perfect timing!
Char,ON
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