Saying Good Bye

Illustration Friday "soft"

It's been a tough week, as I had to say good bye to my sweet cat, Sadie. She was about 16 years old and had had a wonderful 14 years ruling the roost in our home.  She loved to spend the nice weather sitting on the porch in the sun, and this is how I will remember her best.

Rainy Day

April showers bring May flowers!

This morning we woke up to snow-encrusted vehicles. It was hard to believe that we'd be cleaning off our cars again, although with a winter like we just had, it seems par for the course. The good news is that a warm-up is predicted for the weekend! It is a welcome change to hear the weather person talking about 60 degree weather. Opening day at home for the Red Sox is on Monday, and it sounds like a perfect day for it. The Boston Marathon is coming up on the 20th, so hopefully the nice weather will hang around.

My inspiration for this black Prismacolor pencil drawing was last week's Illustration Friday prompt, "outside".  Looking forward to spending a bit of time outside this weekend, just without the rain.

Happy Easter!

Best Wishes for a Happy Easter!

NAEA Conference in New Orleans

Just got back from a great trip to the National Art Education Association Conference in New Orleans. It was my first time there, so there was much to see and do! I tried some of the traditional foods---catfish, gumbo, fried oysters, and the beignets and cafe du lait from the Cafe du Monde.

Imagine thousands of art teachers all in one place!

                                                     

There were a myriad of workshops available each day, as well as time to sightsee and explore the city. We did a walking tour of the French Quarter and visited the "City of the Dead" cemetery, and got the opportunity to sign up for a glassblowing workshop.

My finished ornament!

"Strong"

Illustration Friday "Strong"

I guess I'm on a mouse kick right now!

The Sketchbook Project 2015

It's time to mail in my 2015 sketchbook to the Brooklyn Art Library. I finally finished it up today, and scanned the pages to share here. I hope you enjoy "A Mouse Tale".

"Path"

I am finishing up my sketchbook for the 2015 Sketchbook Project, as it is due by the end of March. This week's Illustration Friday prompt is "path", so I'm using this illustration from the story as my submission. I will be posting the whole series of drawings very soon.

Lots of snow still on the ground, but last night we "sprung ahead" one hour for Daylight's Savings, so now the sun will be setting closer to 7pm. Some melting going on, but the temperatures haven't been much higher than 35 degrees F. The week ahead looks a little warmer-- in the 40's.

Have a great week!