Happy New Year! -Paint Party Friday

Happy New Year dear Friends.  The coming year is like a package filled with unexpected blessing, laughter, pain and all sorts of memories.  I am thankful for this new year with it's well spring of surprises.

God bless you, dear ones and happy Paint Party Friday!

Little Boy Blue -Paint Party Friday

The original cloud for this cloud painting formed over the back fence in the alley. I was astounded--I had very little work to do. The little fellow's profile was perfect.

Above you see the original cloud.  Such a sweet little boy blue.

Have a lovely weekend and happy Paint Party Friday!

Elven Mischief

This is one of my few attempts at watercolor.  I love the expression on this handsome young Elf's face.  What a wonderfully mischievous boy he is!

The Patriot

Every boy seems to dream of being a soldier.  This is an early drawing of mine from way WAY back.  I am posting this in honor of all those boys who have sacrificed their lives for our Freedom.

Tale of Tails - Illustration Friday

When I was a girl, my siblings and I would pretend to be shipwrecked.  My garden, located in the middle of the blueberry field--was an island surrounded by rough seas.  We would build forts and have picnics there.  My brothers would battle all kinds of dragons and slithering creatures from their imagination.  Those bygone days were such great fun.

After I was done with this drawing I noticed I did something really funny--can you spot it???

For more wonderful illustrations, please drop by Illustration Friday.

A Boy and His Lion

This is one of my favorite Prismacolor pencil drawings.  There's something so compelling about the friendship between these two.  A Boy and His Lion.  The drawing almost happened by itself.  It reminds me of Aslan from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis.

I would love to run with the Lion too.

Ready For Action

Here he is--a forest dweller perhaps from ancient Ireland. I believe he would be ready for anything--just look at his stance. He would be a good friend, fiercely loyal and stout hearted.