She's* feeling better...

...if the evidence on the kitchen floor this morning is any indication:

It was so mild at 8am that I sat outside in my pajamas and painted a chair bedecked with last night's raindrops : 

Later, my husband and I had breakfast, double latte and a BLT, at Foster's cafe, where I drew some of my fellow diners. Click on image for larger version:

I haven't started my 101 Faces project yet, but will establish a separate gallery by that name in the lefthand column of this page to hold the images. I'm still in the throes of getting my workspace organized and it is STILL a mess. It should be ready in a couple of days.

To answer a couple of recent questions: I draw mostly with an 8b pencil, because that soft lead gives my lines lots of fluidity and life, I think.

The friend who makes my sketchbook is Josh and here's his new, still-under-construction website.  He says you are welcome to visit and contact him.

*She is my daughter C, whose tale of woe appeared in the post below.

Comments

[LeOgAhEr]

I Love you girls

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[yari]

Wonderful done stone floor in front of teh chair!!!

[andrea j]

Ooooh that shoe!!! Delicious.

[Jana Bouc]

My faves in this post: the patio tile, the sparkling floor, the noses on the cafe people...I love the way you capture such personality in your noses! Are you able to carry on conversations with your husband while you draw? I can listen but I'm not very good at actually conversing while I draw.

[Laura]

Thank you so much for all the well wishes for my daughter! Of course, by now she's fine and I've been spending the last few days making an adjustment to the new year's projects. These things take time! Marly, I 'm not sure---I'll check.

[sue]

I think that shoe is just fabulous--I want a pair of those! I love your sketches at the NCMA, too--those are marvelous. I did so enjoy that exhibit. I'm really enjoying your works of local subjects--wonderful! Your colors are beautiful--love your blues/aqua shades, greens, lavenders, etc...