Sunday, July 1, 2012

"Refresh"

For this week's Illustration Friday prompt, "refresh" I was thinking about summer vacations, and how we all need time to refresh our minds, bodies, and spirits. Because I teach full time in a high school during the rest of the year, my summer vacation tends to be the time when I feel like I must get a lot done---new art, better Etsy shop, organize my studio space, on and on good intentions. Some days though, especially the hot ones (no central air here), I find myself pulling out the latest library book and plopping down in front of the fan for a refreshing escape into another's world.

I just read "The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D." by Nichole Bernier, and enjoyed it very much!

5 comments:

  1. Looks wonderful and relaxing. The tiny pool is so cute!

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  2. What a lovely image Jane, have a wonderful summer...please send some heat this way...our summer so far has been dreadful here. Keep those feet cool!
    Jane x

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  3. Charming illustration and I agree its nice to take time out for yourself. The more relaxed you are the better the work created tends to be.

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  4. This illo makes me wish our weather here in the NW would heat up just a bit--she looks so relaxed and satisfied! Enjoy your summer, Jane :)

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  5. Thanks for your comments! I went to a beautiful state park today and pretty much just sat there and read a book! I love summer!!

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