It’s been slim pickings for art time lately; I’ve been busy, my head hasn’t been ‘in the right place,’ and I’ve lacked the motivation to just get on with it in the little slivers of time which are available. Yes, feeble excuses. These spates come and go, so I’m trying not to feel too disconcerted. It will pass.
I did at least manage a little funsize sketch while waiting to pick up my son from his volunteering session at the local Cat’s Protection League (love that name – makes me think of superheroes). The colours were glorious, a shower of copper on the ground, with a few remnants hanging in the bushes; autumn undressed.
3×3 inch, fineliner and Tombows
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I love the understated eloquence of this, great work and share, thank you, regards, Barry
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Thank you Barry, I’m very glad you like it. 🙂
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You’ve given me a gift this day…..a favourite.
Thank you.
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That’s such a lovely thing to say – thank you so much! (And you’re very welcome) 🙂
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I love the splash of color! And be gentle to yourself when you don’t feel like painting or blogging or whatever. It will surely pass soon! 🙂
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Thanks, and thank you also for the good advice Birgit! 🙂
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Not feeble excuses. Life happens. Sometimes a break is necessary in order to recharge the batteries.
Autumn is my favourite season….those beautiful golds and russet reds ….i still enjoy walking over the dried fallen leaves to hear the delightful crunch underfoot 🙂 Anyway, you’ve got the colours perfect. Makes me wish it was autumn here instead of early summer ( ugh). I hope winter is kind to you!
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Thanks Siddie – I love Autumn too, and can’t resist scuffing the leaves… We’re just heading into the darkest days, and early summer actually seems very appealing! In return, I hope it’s not too hot where you are, and that you can enjoy a bit of flip-flop action. 🙂
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I will send some sun over 🙂
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Definitely can relate to the time-motivation conundrum! Right now I’ve got a full time day job and a side contract, and it’s hard to squeeze art time in! But we continue on, and have faith we will get back to it. Taking care of our animal bodies (food and sleep and exercise) and our feelings supports us to keep making art for the long haul, in a “marathon not sprint” way… even if it’s hard to remember at the time!
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Wise words…thank you. 🙂
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Lovely image. It’s rewarding when one emerges from a hiatus with something as special as this.
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Oh, thank you for that, Michael! 🙂
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It’s so dark too – I feel like we’re living in perpetual night just now. Well done on finding a little piece of day time to create this. Love the orange.
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Ah yes, roll on the lighter days, eventually. I’m with you – gotta love orange, haven’t you? One of the reasons I like the Tombows for these quick sketches is that you can get vibrant colour easily, which is something I struggle with when using watercolour pans… I’m loving your hats by the way – the world one especially! 🙂
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Thanks, that one is pretty cute 🙂 almost finished with the hats now and back to some painting!
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All good! 🙂
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Awww nice!! I adore seeing your work! This is no exception… perfectly lovely! 😍
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Hello Charlie! Thank you very much indeed. I see you’ve been busy… 🙂
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hehe… still managing to make something daily, but way to much travel lately. So happy to home for the holiday season!
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wow, so beautiful . Those remaining leaves really look like Christmas Ornaments.
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Thanks Shawn, I thought so too! 🙂
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love the colors. Simple yet vibrant.
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Thank you very much, Jordan. 🙂
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Title is clever hahaha
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Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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