Days 10-12, 10 to 12 January 2015

Hello!

10 January:

The prompt was "hello". This was my first  idea - Coco hanging her head out of her crate (keeping an eye on the action but staying comfortable). 

My eldest started an Instagram account for Coco: @spoodle_and_chicks She's gaining followers at an alarming rate. Dogs are so popular on social media, lol!

While Coco watched from the crate, I drew a robin and coloured with watercolours. I should have used watercolour paper, but it didn't turn out too bad regardless. I used a photo off Instagram as inspiration. Photographer was @timoakes

The "hello" photo I chose to upload to IG was this one.

My kid being crazy with my new colander and an old pair of glasses. :-)

11 January:

Another day of spring cleaning in oppressive humidity. I almost melted! 

At the end of the day, I went outside to catch the last of the light and made Coco sit for me in the rain while I snapped my "I see..." photo.

12 January:

Back to work after three weeks of holiday, boo! I took the bus to work. At the bus stop I found a lovely red hibiscus. The photo I took doesn't do it justice.

Here's one where you can see my hand. No editing, but the iPhone struggles with that much red.

Thank you for visiting! I'll be back soon!

Michelle

xxx

Days 8 & 9 - 8&9 January 2015

Hello!

January 8:

I spent the day spring cleaning. I thought of photographing the mess, but it was the stuff of nightmares. I'm still working on it. I'm sure it will take forever. 

On a happier note, here is a photo of Coco doing what Coco does best - upside down sleeping. This pose is closely followed by what I call the frog-dog. :-) She had obviously just finished updating her Instagram account, since the phone is right there...

January 9:

We had some young friends over today to play with my kids. They had a great time together. I didn't hear a peep from them except when I fed them, and when I watched them in the pool.

The photo prompt today was "pattern". I found one while hanging the washing out under our frangipanis.

And because this pattern inspired me, I drew something.

I'm still wondering if I should colour it or leave it black and white.

See you again soon!

Michelle

xxx

Days 6 & 7 - 6&7 January 2015

Hello!

6 January:

I had a mole excision from my face on Tuesday. I'm a big sook and didn't like the anaesthetic. It was almost as bad as the dentist, lol! 

No art this day. I did have a marathon session making cards, though. :-) 

7 January:

The prompt was "currently reading". A few weeks back I found a pile of books by my Mum's front door that was destined for the church charity sale. I picked through and brought some on a detour via my place. They will still end up at the church, once I've read them. ;-). I've been reading on my Kindle. It's funny reading real books again.

I thought I was out of time for art, but just before bedtime I was struck by inspiration. This is drawn using Pitt pens. It's on an A4 page.

I love this style and want to explore it further. 

See you soon!

Michelle

xxx

Days 4 and 5 - 4 & 5 January 2015

Hello!

January 4:

We had such a lovely day with our niece and nephew and their families! 

My youngest daughter and our great-niece played so nicely together. Neither of them were happy when it was time for us to leave.

Our niece has a puppy, Archer. He has giant ears and feet. He'll be a big dog when he grows up.

I did no art on Sunday. It was a big day out.

January 5:

My youngest brings me flowers from the garden. I'm forever finding her old gifts in random places in the house. This is one.

I decided to practice watercolouring. This time I added a little background. 

My eldest was inspired to try her own version. I love what she created. She's 12. This is the work in progress picture.

And here is the finished product.

I also sewed a long-promised iPad case for my daughter. 

She's thrilled and feeling loved. ;-)

Thank you for visiting. I hope to be back soon.

Michelle

xxx

Happy New Year!

Hello!

This year I'm not only taking photos daily, but I'm going to attempt to do something arty each day - draw, watercolour, etc. some days it will be quick 5 minute sketches, other days something more time consuming. If I improve, you might even get to see some works in progress as they evolve over a number of days.

January 1:

Yesterday we were walking in the city. New Years morning finds Brisbane City a ghost town. We found one cafe open. They ran out of food. Thankfully after we had ordered, lol!

I took some photos looking up into the sky. 

I also tried to take a selfie with my daughter. Apparently I've taken too many photos lately.

Late in the evening I quickly drew a few little things, just to get started.

January 2:

Today has been a slow photo day. We took the kids to the Brisbane Planetarium  to watch Cosmic Collisions. Being a hot day I didn't want to suggest a post-show walk in the Botanic Gardens. I was tempted, though! ;-)

This afternoon I drew a quick portrait of my eldest daughter. It isn't perfect, but it isn't too bad either. I watercoloured the rose yellow for the Fat Mum Slim photo challenge prompt for today.

I'm mobile blogging so I'm crossing fingers that this works.

I'll be back soon!

Michelle

xxx

Days 149 - 151, 28 - 30 May 2012

Hello!

I'm actually posting the last photos of the month on the last day of the month, it's a miracle! This is the end of the fifth month that I have been taking a photo a day. Seven months to go... or will I just continue forevermore???

Day 149, 28 May 2012 - The weather today
The weather started with a clear blue sky in the morning, but I didn't capture that properly. Then I would have no idea what the weather did all day, although the wet pavements when I left work in the evening indicated it had rained. I caught a picture of the sky on our way home in the evening, and it was worth the wait.

Here are my other two photos from the morning. In the first one, the sun is peeking around the side of a building up the street.

And here is the second.

Both of these photos are looking up Ann Street in Brisbane from the corner of Creek Street.

Day 150, 29 May 2012 - A number
I've been wanting to photograph this number for several weeks. Today's theme was perfect for it. And the subject was perfect for me to try out my new iPhone app "Marble Cam". 280 Adelaide Street, Brisbane.

Day 151, 30 May 2012 - Your personality
My personality? What? How do I capture THAT in a photo? LOL! I drew a doodle and water-coloured it.

I'll leave the interpretation up to you. ;-)

:-)
Michelle

Day 131 - 10 May 2012 - Favourite word

Hello!

10 May's theme was a favourite word. It took me forever to think up this idea. I looked everywhere, all day long, for my photo. In the end I sat down with my watercolour pencils and drew my word for myself.

I'm not an artist. This took me about ten minutes. My daughters liked it.

One day I am going to learn how to draw flowers.

:-)
Michelle

Days 111-113 - 20 to 22 April

Hello!

Woo hoo! Caught up!

Day 111, 20 April 2012, Something I drew
I'm not an artist. I'd like to be. But I'm not, yet. I could have drawn a stick figure and been done with it. I decided that I would try to draw "something". So while my little one was at swimming lesson I played around trying to draw a lotus flower.  I have drawn a few more since this one, and they are getting better.

Then I decided I would draw another and colour it. Not so great, but worth the practice.

And then my 4 year old wanted to do one of her own. After trying for herself, she asked me to draw the flower for her to colour. I think she did a great job.

Day 112, 21 April 2012, Bottle

We had another beautiful sunset. As I passed the war memorial, the traffic stopped long enough for me to take ONE photo.

Day 113, 22 April 2012, The last thing I bought
Other than the groceries, I haven't bought much lately. I did recently get a few stamps and dies (my indulgence).

:-)
Michelle