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!

Kayaks in Breakwater Park

A local sports store was inviting people to try out canoes and kayaks in the park today, and they had a great turnout.



Everywhere I looked, people were happily paddling up and down. What a hoot!

On My Way Home from the Hardware Store

Sketchers' Law #256 -- If you come across a bunch of town criers doing their thing in Market Square, you must stop whatever you're doing and draw. Click here to see them in action.



I love this sketch. I was drawing so fast that she ended up with one hand ringing the bell and two hands (!?) holding the scroll.