I live in a small room on the bay large enough only for myself and my cat. The wallpaper is a lovely pattern, although quite faded. It reminds me of my Grandmother's old china pattern.
The furnishings are sparse. A cot that was meant to hold someone much smaller than myself, an old ladderback chair and one electrical outlet which sits unused.
There's a tiny window that overlooks the bay. I'm so grateful for that window! No matter how small my world is inside, that little window lets in light and hope and a promise of better days. If I were to put shades on my little window to the world I would miss so much.
So very, very much indeed.
acrylic paint, pencil, patterned paper and imagination :)
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16 Comments on Illustration Friday: Shades, last added: 3/20/2012
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It's a lovely calming illustration! It is your world and you have magic in your hands to make it anything you wish; keep looking out to the world. :)
You do so much fun things with paper backgrounds. BTW Elva, who visited me, LOVED your Crow you sent me.
A beautiful illustration, and very beautiful words.
The unused outlet really caught my attention, as that says so much in this day.
I think this is the first time I have read a story you wrote. Fiction I hope unless so big changes have happened in your world! Sweet illustration.
Delicate and lovely illustration.....
Wow this beautiful sad gentle painting
Wow this beautiful sad gentle essay
I'm struck by bab's comment on the outlet. Gosh we have a wonderful community
I hope you write more xoxo
beautiful!!!!
Something to think about and to admire!
Glad you had time to do some art!
Three more nights........
:)
♥M
Oh, L! What a charming sketch and a lovely little story to go with it. Yes, please do not cover that window. We all need a view to expand our horizons.
I wondered if it were the cat talking...or you at an art retreat spot...i am oh so literal...
beautifully drawn...and told.
We all need at least a little window to the world.
So sweet!It's magical:)
Delightful - both story and illustration!
It's wonderful! A beautiful looking painting, and then a story to go with it. I love the simplicity, it has a kind of purity.
Lovely, beautiful shades and patterns!
Beautiful use of color. Like the subtle pattern.
i love this gentle post. beautiful lo. xxx