Illustration Friday "Trapped"

 Illustration Friday "Trapped"

When I was on vacation in Ogunquit Maine, we saw kids catching (and releasing) crabs from the bridge at Footbridge Beach. It looked like a lot fun for the kids---not so much for the crabs.

Summertime...

Here is my Illustration Friday idea for this week's prompt, "stomach." I remember that I was advised many years ago, to give my babies "stomach time" so they could strengthen their arms and neck muscles. I think we could all use a little of that, especially in the summer!

Along with a bit of relaxation, I'm getting ready for the "Uncommon Art on the Common" Art Event on August 6th in Goffstown. I'm busy matting and packaging my work in preparation for the show. 

It's always a fun event, with a wide variety of different artists and media. Pop on over if you are in the area!

a new print and a trip to Maine

It has been a busy early half of the summer, and I'm finally home from my travels with the sorority girls. Thirty-five+ years, and we are still having fun!

     A couple of sights from the Marginal Way in Ogunquit Maine

I also finished a block print of my cat "Wiley," right before I went away for my beach vacation.

 The plate with all the white areas carved away

 First layer of gray

 second layer

Final print

Poor Wiley is laying low today, as it's very hot and humid here! It has been a glorious summer so far, but we really do need more rain! There is a prediction for a few thunder showers tonight but the 10 day forecast shows little chance of rain through next weekend. I don't like air conditioning, but I may
have to break down and put the unit in our bedroom.

Illustration Friday "Teeth"

A post for Illustration Friday--"teeth"

It was a busy night for the Tooth Fairy!

I've been enjoying another sunny summer week, with a day at a lake, and a day at the ocean. The lake's water temperature was fine for swimming, but I only managed to go up to my knees in the ocean. It was still very cold! Usually by the end of August the ocean water is finally warm enough for some extended swimming time. Lots of kids didn't seem to mind, and were having fun riding the waves on their "boogie boards," while paddle boarders and surf boarders (in wet suits) were also taking advantage of the fine conditions.