Ireland really is a land of mystery. After all, where else can one day last two weeks (on Earth, that is)? Last week we ditched Finn McSpool sometime in the early afternoon at Inishmore's Poll na bPeist (aka "Wormhole"). Now, it's time to hop back on Killer (that would be Killer the Attack Bike for … Continue reading More More Inishmore: Rocky Temples and Traffic Donkeys
Finn “Cousteau” McSpool: Underwater Explorer
Finn McSpool, Mr Husband, and I have returned from Maui, Hawaii! Of course, with a monster tucked into your luggage (or finding his way out, as is often the case), there's plenty of fun to share. So let's get underway with Finn's adventures from 30,000 fest in the air to a few feet under the … Continue reading Finn “Cousteau” McSpool: Underwater Explorer
Beastie Meets Beasties at the Oregon Zoo
I know I promised a continuation of my tales from Orvieto for today's post, but I thought I'd take a little break from the Italian adventures and share a recent outing that's a little more local. As you know, Finn McSpool recently moved to the U.S. from Ireland (although he's thinking about packing his bags and … Continue reading Beastie Meets Beasties at the Oregon Zoo
Welcome to the Peep Show
Hmmm, I may have just changed the demographics of my blog visitors with that post title. Ah well, the more the merrier, right? Besides, I doubt anyone will be disappointed when they see the cute chicks in this peep show. As usual, I started off with a lovely photograph. This time by Case.Janea. See, told ya there were … Continue reading Welcome to the Peep Show
Please Help the Not-Quite-Right Giraffe
Sometimes my projects go better than expected (such as my recent colored pencil zebra drawing). Other times, I think a piece is going along splendidly, but somehow in the end the whole thing just ends up being a bit off. Take for example the giraffe drawing/painting I completed last week. The inspiration came from this darling photo by Gary Jones … Continue reading Please Help the Not-Quite-Right Giraffe
A Project Completed Already!
Hello Blogland! Yes, you read that (not-so clever) title correctly: I have completed one of the pieces of the dozen or so I need for my spring art show already! You may not be in shock, but I am since normally my pieces take at least two weeks (usually closer to three) from start to … Continue reading A Project Completed Already!
Hop on Over and Meet Popeye
It seems like it's been ages since I've shared a new piece of colored pencil art with the blogosphere. It's not that I haven't been busily wearing down my pencils, it's just that other news keeps taking precedence over my little scribbles. But Popeye the Tree Frog is simply begging (in his croaky froggy voice) … Continue reading Hop on Over and Meet Popeye
Well, Hello Ladies! AKA “Saying Hi to My Bees”
When people ask me how many pets I have, my response is a quick "Four cats and two guinea pigs." After getting the Are-You-A-Crazy-Cat-Lady look, the conversation continues on to either cute things the cats do (if talking to a fellow cat lover) or on to other topics (if talking to a normal person). But in … Continue reading Well, Hello Ladies! AKA “Saying Hi to My Bees”
Meet Borris (New Colored Pencil Art)
Well, I had hoped to have two new pieces of art to show off today; unfortunately, sometimes the colored pencil gods don't cooperate. But let's not dwell on the negative because it's time to meet Borris! Who's Borris? Borris is an Amur Leopard who spends his days lounging at the Oregon Zoo. He's quite a … Continue reading Meet Borris (New Colored Pencil Art)
