Here is another sketch of a Christmas present – a small bag that straps to my bike, with a pouch for a phone – from one of my brother-in-laws. It seems I got lots of black and grey presents this year – difficult to draw and not so colourful.
Thu-31-Dec-2020
Here is another sketch of one of my Christmas presents. This is a little elasticated sports bag for carrying your phone when you are running or cycling – I have already used it going for a run.
Tue-29-Dec-2020
My favourite time of the year is any time I get to use some new paints. These were bought for me for Christmas by my daughters – Holbein Artists Watercolors. I got Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Green, Lemon Yellow and Paynes Grey. This year I am hoping to sketch all the Christmas presents I was given (to say thank you to each person) – this is my first.
Sun-27-Dec-2020
We spent part of our ‘boxing day’ at the car mechanic’s, discovering that one of the radiator fans is busted and needs to be replaced. Not a nice Christmas surprise! At least I managed to do this sketch – which I finished at home.
Sat-26-Dec-2020
On Christmas morning we went to the memorial park to pay our respects to my wife’s parents who passed away several years ago. I do like going there because you can sit in peace and quiet and enjoy the greenery and nature.
Fri-25-Dec-2020
Here is sketch from a few days before Christmas – and we ate this yesterday, roasted along with coriander seeds, garlic and cauliflower. Frankly I don’t know why some people hate broccoli – I love it….but then I also like brussel-sprouts.
Wed-23-Dec-2020
On Sunday, when we were at the mall, we bought my Christmas present and I have been wearing them ever since – Birkenstock slippers for wearing around the house. Very comfortable and supportive. Happy Christmas to everyone who follows my daily sketches – looking forward to a New Year when we can go out without a mask!
Mon-21-Dec-2020
Over the weekend we took a trip to the mall and while we sat and waited for some brunch I started this sketch (finishing it at home). This part of the mall was pretty empty – but surprisingly the main part (and the supermarket) was crowded….too crowded for social distancing that’s for sure.
Sun-20-Dec-2020
I’ve been a bit lax with posting my sketches recently – but I am still doing them each day. This is another of our odd Christmas decorations – this is actually a souvenir I was given when I finished work in Syria, but we hang it up every Christmas as it looks kind of festive (to me).
Sat-19-Dec-2020