Tiny Little Sketch Box

I'm excited about my new sketchbox. Look how small it is!



I made it out of an empty mint tin and one of those plastic doo-hickies that allergy pills come in. The eye-drop bottle holds enough water for a couple of paintings, and I can get by with just one Kleenex (for wiping my brush and cleaning up afterward.) Hooray for the end of allergy season!

Canada Day, Eh?

I had the most wonderful day. I felt thoroughly happy from breakfast to fireworks. I hope you felt the same way!



I took some photos and assembled them into a short slideshow. Click here to view it. Check out all those smiling faces, eh? That's the kind of day it was!

Illustration Friday - Paisley

It's been ages since I did an Illustration Friday picture. It feels so good to get back to it! This week's theme is "paisley." To see everyone else's entry, visit the Illustration Friday website. But be careful! Those little thumbnails are as irresistible as popcorn--once you get clicking, it's very hard to stop.

Wolfe Island Flowers

I was over to Wolfe Island this morning, for a museum-and-cemetery tour with the local branch of the genealogical society. It was fun! And as an added bonus, there was time to sketch while waiting for the ferry.



When you're on the Island, you never have to look far for a yummy sketching subject!

Time for Laundry

When the cat can see over the top of the hamper, it's time to do some laundry!

Flowers at the Limestone Cafe

It was such a rainy day, and the wind was blowing these flowers all over the place. I had to sketch fast!

A Bit of Bistro

A couple of weeks ago, the City started putting these bistro tables in Market Square. The idea is for people to sit and relax, meet up with friends, or have a snack. Sketching wasn't mentioned in the news item, but woo-hoo! They're a sketcher's dream.



People don't seem to be flocking to them yet. Every time I sit there, at least one person stops to ask, "What's going on? Why are these tables here?" But I think word will soon get around. Then it'll be hard to find a seat!