My daughter C and I went out sketching on Saturday. First, we went to a restaurant adapted from an old train station and train car that once belonged to her late father, my former husband. I drew a couple sitting at the bar who saw me sketching them. They were all teary eyed when they saw the sketch and asked if they could have it---awww. So, I'll give it to them this week. C and I next headed for a vintage clothing shop across the street, where she (mostly) browsed and I (entirely) sketched. Later this week, I will post one or two drawings I have to do for a sketchbook exchange (more about this later) and some photos of my garden, which is happy after some April showers. Then I'm going to take a couple of weeks break from blogging. I haven't really taken a break in the three+ years I've been Laurelining and, like the tailor of Gloucester, dear buddies, I'm worn to a threadpaper. I'm going to work in the garden, paint, draw with friends here, and spend time with family and other friends. Good idea, eh?
Here, now, are those sketches!
Wonderful, as always. I especially like the t-shirt on the mannequin - that put a big grin on my face!
Posted by: Martha | May 07, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Comme d'habitude, tes dessins sont un régal. Tu sais quoi capturer et comment mettre tout ça en couleur.
Posted by: wagonized | May 05, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Thank you SO much, everyone. I appreciate your enthusiasm and understanding more than you know. I'll be better for a break, though. Katherine, that is another example of synchronicity, eh? Pam, I'm so happy to hear from you! Dear Maggie, thank you. No, I didn't buy anything this time. Thank you, Barbara, for stopping by. Karen, enjoy your accordion book! Thanks, thanks, one and all.
Posted by: Laura | May 02, 2008 at 11:26 AM
A restful break sounds like a very good plan, Laura, but your many fans will certainly miss you, including me. Beautiful sketches. The colors in your work are always so vivid.
Posted by: sharon | May 01, 2008 at 06:27 PM
These sketches are as invigorating and inspiring as ever - have a well-deserved rest and refresh - and come back soon!
Posted by: Cathy | April 30, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Now this looks like a great set of sketches to me. You always make me want to pick up a brush again!
How weird you're having a break. Not weird for you - it all sounds jolly sensible and long overdue to me. No, what's weird is that I've also decided to take next week off - but that's because I've done a deal with myself which goes something like 'half a day spring cleaning = half a day writing book'!
I've found my previous breaks always bring me back with a renewed enthusiasm - let's hope it does the same for you.
Posted by: Katherine | April 30, 2008 at 07:18 AM