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Picture Hooks
Even though it was blowing a gale on Saturday we ventured out to the German Market in Edinburgh. We had promised Little Owl she could go ice skating and this was our last chance to take her to the rink … Continue reading
Posted in Illustration
Tagged bratwurst, christmas, conference, edinburgh, exhibition, german market, gluhwein, ice skating, illustration, National Gallery, pfeffernusse, picture hooks
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A sad thing
A sad thing happened this week. A calf from the neighbouring farm got out on to the main road. When I say calf, don’t imagine a gangly little creature, think of something not far off the size of a two-seater … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside
Tagged accident, bend, calf, carols, Christmas tree, decorations, farming, mabel royd, National Galleries Scotland, van, woodcut
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THE star
How are your Christmas preparations going? Are you leaving it all to the last minute or have you had it all organised for ages? Things are in full swing for us. Yesterday Little Owl was a star in her nursery … Continue reading
Posted in Family and friends, Illustration
Tagged christmas, Christmas play, hailstone, Little Owl, nativity, nursery, star, The Grandpas, Tom and Jerry chase, wise men
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An eventful journey
Having a high old time in London this week, Little Owl and I managed to be completely oblivious to reports of the impending storm that hit Scotland on Wednesday night. Oblivious that was, until we tried to go home on … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Family and friends
Tagged cathedral, crafts, Darlington, Doncaster, Durham, edinburgh, journey, King's Cross, london, nativity, Newcastle, scotland, storm, trains, wreath, york
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Country Living Christmas Fair
Little Owl and I have been off on our travels this week. We are heading down to London to visit friends but on our way we stopped off in Harrogate for the Country Living Christmas Fair yesterday. It was wonderful and … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Family and friends
Tagged brocantes, christmas, cloth hobby horse, Country Living Fair, Country Living Magazine, Ellen Clarke Enterprises, glassware, Gracie J, harrogate, Harry and Molly, homeware, Jewellery, patchouli, rose, Rosie's Armoire, stocking, textiles, vintage, Wild Olive Soap
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Fruitful labours
Here is the fruit of some of my labours at the Cyrenians. These proofs are of promotional postcards and business cards I made up for the SCCR team. They came through from the printers this week and will soon be … Continue reading
Toadstools and learning
The paths down by the river are lined with enormous toadstools that look like creamy dinner plates laid out on a table cloth of gold and bronze autumn leaves. Yesterday we signed Little Owl up for school in September. There … Continue reading
Posted in Family and friends, Illustration
Tagged autumn leaves, bronze, England, enrolment, enrolment week, gold, illustration, North Berwick, river, scotland, starting school, toadstools
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Keeping warm
This week feels like it has been all about keeping warm. At this time of year the walks Little Owl and I take around the farm and the valley usually have an ulterior kindling-gathering purpose. In fact, to such an … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside
Tagged branch, bug hotel, kindling, oil, speech therapist, sticks, tractor, wood shed
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Morning in the Cornfield
After tonight’s life drawing class there will only be two more until the end of term. It’s gone really fast and I’ve enjoyed it a lot. It’s brilliant to see how people have progressed. Here is another of my new … Continue reading
Posted in Illustration
Tagged cornfield, Flat Cat Gallery, illustration, life drawing class, poppies, term
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Bonfire Night excitement
This week the temperature dropped and the promised iciness of a few weeks ago is now here to stay. The morning frost that covers the garden has seen off the last off my nasturtium flowers that had been cheerfully hanging … Continue reading
Posted in Countryside, Family and friends, Illustration
Tagged baby's first movements, bonfire night, excitement, frost, larch, sparklers, stars
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