The thoughts and works of a caffeine addicted artist!
Festive Echo
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)5 Jan 2009 at 6:07 pm
A tag from a Christmas gift inspired this repetitive composition. Sketched beside the glowing Christmas tree that we decided to leave up for just one more night! ... read more
Just Say 'YES'
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)4 Jan 2009 at 6:48 pm
While sketching my infamous antique chair from the comfort of my sofa I suddenly felt like breaking free and doing something spontaneous, so I did!
We all dashed around and within just a few minutes we were in the truck heading for Cineworld in Huntingdon where we caught the latest Jim Carey movie ('Yes Man') and grabbed a KFC meal.
Great uplifting film, full of laughs!
I finished my chair sketch bac ... read more
January Sales
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)3 Jan 2009 at 6:43 pm
Some sale shopping, cake, coffee and a good film make for a wonderful day! ... read more
What A Year!
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)2 Jan 2009 at 6:28 pm
2008 was a great year, lots of new things happening and some heart tugging changes.
Not only did I manage to post to my blog everyday but I also added the titles AUTHOR, ILLUSTRATOR, TUTOR and COLUMNIST to my CV.
In June I began to move into my new indoor studio off the dining room, a wonderful space with a view across the Fen.
I gained a solo exhibition space in the village and exhibited in a palac ... read more
Family
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)1 Jan 2009 at 6:47 pm
Happy New Year everyone!!!
I did it, I posted on my blog each and every day of 2008! Phew!
I'm still considering my options for 2009 (Have lots in mind) so no specific plans as yet except to continue sketching each and every day.
Thank you for sharing last year with me, it wouldn't have been half as good without you!
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In The Bath Again
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)31 Dec 2008 at 6:46 pm
...With my sketchbook! ... read more
Sketch Crawling With Harry
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)30 Dec 2008 at 6:48 pm
I felt a little guilty neglecting my journal over the holidays, so I decided to make up for it and create some fun time for myself and Harry at the same time.
A sketch crawl!
After dropping our bottles into the recycling bins at Doddington, Harry and I went into the post office to check our lottery tickets.
We then headed into nearby Wimblington in search of a bunch of flowers, picking up a hot comfo ... read more
Christmas Mayhem
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)29 Dec 2008 at 6:43 pm
Christmas here has been a wonderful affair and I've been so wrapped up in all it's glory that I've neglected my daily journaling a little, skipping days here and there.
A quick spread in sepia ink was all I managed Christmas day between the eating, drinking, games and general indulgence.
Harry's corkscrew mayhem garage proved far too challenging for an impatient Mum, so my eldest Son came to the re ... read more
Design By Commission TWO
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)28 Dec 2008 at 6:20 pm
You may remember back in October when I designed and painted the large canvas above to compliment a client's bed linen. Well her Daughter-In-Law also commissioned me to paint a smaller canvas for her as a Christmas gift at the same time but it was to be a surprise so I couldn't post it until now.
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Chocolate Lab - Finished
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)27 Dec 2008 at 6:51 pm
Acrylic on canvas © Anita Davies
As promised, here is the chocolate lab complete. ... read more
Chocolate Lab
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)26 Dec 2008 at 6:55 pm
Another peek at the chocolate lab commission in progress that I painted before Christmas. I will upload the finished piece as soon as I have downloaded the photos from my camera. ... read more
Merry Christmas
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)25 Dec 2008 at 6:47 pm
Hope your day is filled with love and laughter! ... read more
Cookies For Santa
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)24 Dec 2008 at 6:39 pm
All set...Bring it on!!! ... read more
Gingerbread Men, Rudolf, Hockney and Pappas
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)23 Dec 2008 at 6:52 pm
Ooooh, it's getting closer!
The turkey was delivered today and looks scrumptious, I have a crown (breast only) and I buy one large leg just for my youngest Harry who loves the darker meat.
My journal page shows my eldest Son's Christmas stocking. He is almost 18 now but Rudolph has been with him from the start of all things Christmassy so he's part of our family.
Harry began his baking today and will ... read more
Let There Be Light
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)22 Dec 2008 at 6:41 pm
I am pleased to report that my little Angel granted my wish.
I completed my grocery shop today, with my sunglasses on, without any signs of a headache...The first headache free day in four days!
While I was out shopping my new tree was delivered...Let me explain...We have had the same Christmas tree since our very first Christmas and this year when we went into the barn to gather the decorations we ... read more
Rescued Angel
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)21 Dec 2008 at 5:57 pm
I rescued this angel from my parents when Mum decided to have a clear out a couple of years back.
This cheap, plastic, lattice style, tree topper crowned the tree every Christmas when I was a child and now rules over the tiny tree in my studio. She's been around for two generations and I'm hoping my boys will carry her on through a few more after me.
I sketched her today hoping she would repay me fo ... read more
Santa
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)20 Dec 2008 at 6:39 pm
Finally I have the decorations out and something festive to post.
This gorgeous little fellow is about the size of my thumb and all the little bits and bobs he's holding move about, jingling on pieces of gold cord.
Adorable! ... read more
Hello
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)19 Dec 2008 at 6:49 pm
A couple of quick studies using an old copy of 'Hello' magazine as a reference, a couple of Stabilo point 88 pens and a black pigment liner. ... read more
I Won!
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)18 Dec 2008 at 6:31 pm
Andrea's red pen giveaway!
Can't wait to get my hands on them...New pens...Oooooh! ... read more
Spend Spend Spend
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)17 Dec 2008 at 6:59 pm
It's Christmas time alright and my poor little purse has been taking some abuse.
Oh, I'm not moaning though, I love buying gifts for people and no two people deserve it more than my boys!
Our shopping trip was not designed around sketching, so I created a spread when I got home and my purse, bursting at the seams with receipts rather than cash, seemed the perfect subject. ... read more
Two For One
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)16 Dec 2008 at 5:09 pm
A vase I purchased a while back, a real bargain at just 99 pence in duck egg blue, sketched from the sofa while watching X-Factor repeats Sunday evening.
A quick sketch in the doctors surgery waiting room helped complete the spread Monday morning.
Nothing major, so please don't be concerned. ... read more
X Factor
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)15 Dec 2008 at 6:12 pm
Saturday was brimming with X-Factor goodies:
Harry brought home some cheap plastic animal shapes he'd 'won' in Christmas crackers from a meal the night before. Cheap, tacky little shapes that we moan about but wouldn't really replace for all the world, they are simply part of Christmas, an important part. First you select your cracker pulling partner, then you both clasp one end of the cracker, sli ... read more
Taking A Load Off
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)14 Dec 2008 at 6:43 pm
Spent the day doing some extreme housework and the evening with my feet up in my cosy new slippers made of suede, wool and fake fur lining...So snug! ... read more
Street Life
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)13 Dec 2008 at 6:29 pm
Making use of the few minutes I had after arriving early to collect Harry from school. ... read more
Festive Goodies
by noreply@blogger.com (Anita Davies)12 Dec 2008 at 5:55 pm
Held my last class of the year on Wednesday and we spent it journaling some of the treats I'd lined up especially. I then dashed off to a Christmas buffet where I ate two slices of the most delicious lemon cheesecake I've ever tasted!
Yum! ... read more