Snowman

20-12-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

My festive bombardment continues with one of my parents Christmas decorations now cherished by us.

Poinsettia

18-12-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

After completing my walk-in-wardrobe we got a little carried away and painted the whole house! Decided on a colour for the dining room this time, rather than cream, and am very pleased with the result.
My annual poinsettia purchase in my Mums plant pot, must be a lucky pot because I usually manage to kill it off before Christmas day, this one is still hanging in there!

Mince Pies

11-12-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

I am so behind with my scanning that all my posts are of a few weeks ago even though my journal has current entries, usually I don't see this as a problem BUT it means I have almost gone through the Christmas season without a single festive upload and it occured to me that they would probably start appearing on my blog around February!!!
That's no good!
So...I have skipped through my journal to some more current entries and shall bombard you with festivities today before the new year kicks in. (brace yourself!)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

Chichen Itza, Mexico

29-11-11c, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Sketched from stills on the DVD 'An Idiot Abroad'.

Petra, Jordan

29-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Sketched from stills on the DVD 'An Idiot Abroad' using Noodlers Lexington Gray ink, which I haven't used in ages, and watercolour in my daily journal

Taj Mahal

29-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Sketched from stills on the DVD 'An Idiot Abroad' using Noodlers Lexington Gray ink, which I haven't used in ages, and watercolour in my daily journal

The Great Wall Of China

28-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Sketched from stills on the DVD 'An Idiot Abroad' using Noodlers Lexington Gray ink, which I haven't used in ages, and watercolour in my daily journal

Accessories

28-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Loving my new walk-in-wardrobe! I'm discovering juicy items all over again.
Harry is fine now, as you can see this entry in my journal was created back in November.
Still love these boots!!!

Facial Expressions

26-11-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

A few quick sketches using Mark Simons reference book

A Few Friends

25-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Noodlers bullet proof black ink and watercolour in daily journal

Pausa Cafe, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire UK

25-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

A quick sketch over a latte

Scobey

24-11-11c, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Relaxing while watching TV with me

Cambridge UK

24-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

An exceprionally quick sketch of Harry having his brace fitted at the orthodontics

Cambridge UK

24-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Arrived early for Harrys appointment with the Orthodontist

Winter Comforts

23-11-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Noodlers bullet proof black ink and watercolour in daily journal

Surprise!

22-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

All the way from Surprise, Arizona from my dear friend Margaret Storer-Roche....Bless her!
A quik sketch of my handbag among some of Margarets wrapping during a coffee break from painting my bedroom.

Cobblestones, March, Cambridgeshire UK

22-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Dinner with Harry!

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More Magazine Sketches

20-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

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Winter Inspiration

20-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

More sketches using magazines as references. Trying hard to find resources to ignite the inspiration now that Winter has set in here in the Fens...I miss getting out and about with my sketchbook and find myself wondering WHAT to sketch on a regular basis now. I find magazines and DVD's are a great help and, of course, there is always room for a self portrait series seeing as I am wherever I may be!

Gouache

19-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

No pencil, no ink...just gouache straight from the brush using magazines as references. This was a fun exercise!
(Well...when I say gouache I actually mean WHITE gouache added to my normal watercolour palette making all colours opaque.)

People

19-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Some quick sketches at the end of a busy day using magazines as references.
Noodlers bullet proof black ink and watercolour in daily journal

Cobblestones, March, Cambridgeshire UK

18-11-11b, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Good food, Great company...fantastic new venue for sketching!

Cobblestones, March, Cambridgeshire UK

18-11-11a, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

This craft paper was a nighmare to sketch on! It had a wax surface that did not like ink or watercolour at all!

Ely Rugby Club

13-11-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

View from the club house patio. A quick sketch befor the game started.
Noodlers bullet proof black ink in daily journal.

Least We Forget

11-11-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Noodlers bullet proof black ink and watercolour in daily journal.

Palette Clean

10-11-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

A very quick scene from imagination with a half inch brush to use up the colours in my palette so I could give it a good clean.

09-11-11

09-11-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

Before I went on holiday I was offered an eye appointment to have a cyst removed but to be honest I was more than a little nervous and just wasn't up to it, so I postponed. Boy did I need that holiday!!!
When they called me to re-book and offered me the 9th November, the 2yr anniversary of my Mums passing, I felt it was a sign...her way of holding my hand, so I took it.
The process was soooo quick and pain free!
It also gave me something to fill my day, keep my mind busy, help distract from the pain that still consumes my heart.
I miss her!

New Bookcase

08-11-11, a photo by Anita Davies on Flickr.

...in my studio to hold all my sketchbooks!
Noodlers bullet proof black ink, watercolour and decorative paper in daily journal