By CharlieHoliday SurprisesFor our prompt of “Gifts” today, I sketched a little mouse happily climbing a mountain of them. I’m currently in Boston and will be December 5, 2023
By CharlieOne Little CandleFor our prompt of “Candle” today, I sketched a little mouse enjoying the warm glow of the season. I adore this time of year! The twinklingNovember 28, 2023
By CharlieBlanket WeatherFor our prompt of “Kitten” today, I made a sketch of one cuddled up in a warm blanket. The temperatures are starting to drop where I live,November 21, 2023
By CharlieThat Brief Moment of PuppyhoodFor our prompt of “Puppy” today, I made a sketch of my own pup Elliott when he was just a wee little dog. I’ve painted him once befoNovember 14, 2023
Art Supply ReviewsBOOK REVIEW: Marvelous Metallic Watercolors by Sarah StyleMarvelous Metallic Watercolors by Sarah Style is a book with 32 simple and easy-to-do projects. I probably shouldn’t say ‘easy’, because that woNovember 9, 2023
By CharlieWriting Mystery BooksFor our prompt of “Books” today, I made a sketch of my pup Elliott sitting next to a stack of books. November is National Novel Writing MoNovember 7, 2023
Art Supply ReviewsREVIEW: Color Changing Pigment Salts Postcard Set from Boulder ColorsA few weeks ago, I reviewed watercolors from Boulder Colors that were made from food waste, flowers, plants and other natural sources. Boulder Colors November 2, 2023
By CharlieConjuring Up Some Fun!Happy Halloween! For our final prompt of “Cauldron” this month, I made a little witch cat bubbling up a spirit. I’ve no idea what tyOctober 31, 2023
By CharlieMagical PlacesFor our prompt of “Stream” today, I made a quick little sketch of a baby deer drinking from a brook. Since this scene was entirely made upOctober 24, 2023
Looks like a thirst-quenched deer, Charlie, and a cutie pie to boot. Sweet illustration, as deer bring to any painting. Happy late-fall!
Thanks so much, Fanna! 😃💕 Happy fall to you!!
Adorable! 💕 Glad sketching helps you relax in the midst of all the projects you’re tackling.
Thanks so much, Teresa! 😃💕 hehe… yeah… I’m definitely a bit overbooked at the moment, but sketching always helps!
I, too, am a crazy plate spinner! I can’t imagine life any other way, and part of that avid mind comes an avid imagination, as you know. I love your sweet deer-and even if the scene is from your imagination, that means among all those spinning plates, there is one very serene resting place. ❤️
Aww thanks so much, Ann! 😃💕 Yeah, sometimes I think I’m just busy, yet balanced, and then I realize I’m just have way too much happening at once! lol But, I guess I really wouldn’t have it any other way!
Adorable, Charlie!!! Every child should be able to spend time on a farm…lots of beautiful memories!
Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 I agree! So many wonderful farm memories!
I keep waiting for the magical time when everything is caught up and there isn’t much to do. I say magical, but I’ve come to believe it’s mythical, lol! Something always comes along to keep me busy. I don’t understand how some retirees are bored, having difficulty finding things to do. There is ALWAYS something!
There is! 😃 hehe… and sometimes that extra things come from my direction your way! Thanks SO much for all you do for Doodlewash. It’s incredible! ❤️
Thank you, Charlie! I love doing everything I do for Doodlewash, and it’s given me opportunities I would never have had. I say again – THANK YOU!
Hey Charlie-O,
Just keep on having fun!!!!!
Thanks so much, Linda! 😃💕 You as well!!
Love your magical place painting! And sharing your thoughts. All the best on your mystery cozy and the other projects you’re doing!
Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 I really appreciate the support!
Hola, mi amigo, Charlie! I love your beautiful memories that you have about your grandparents and their farm. Your memories feel so cozy and loving. I actually try to imagine their farm and even the waterfall.
My aunt used to have a fountain in her backyard. It was on its own island. You had to walk over a small bridge, over a small moat, to get to the fountain. I was so mesmerized! It’s was just so special. I loved sitting out there. There’s just something about water!
Your deer is so sweet! Reminds me of Bambi. 💜💜💜 Email on the way, my friend. Much love to you, Charlie.
Hola, mi amiga! 😃💕 Ohhhhh!!! Little bridges leading places are always so magical. That fountain sounds amazing! What a beautiful spot to sit. Much love to you! ❤️
That’s a lovely little scene. Charlie.
Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕
I love this so much. That little deer drinking at the stream is so peaceful and reminds me of my summer home. <3 You sound like a multipotentialite 😉 just like me. I get much more done when I have alot on my plate too. Some things are necessary, but some things are self-inflicted for me too. On the go (or starting soon) I have my harp lessons, I am writing a book too (mine is science fiction), despite advice to the contrary I am also writing my memoir in dribs and drabs (it is really more of a chronicling of my life for my children. I always wish my family did that and they are all dead now and the stories with them. I am including the stories that I remember.) I am building some modules for my synth. Trying to keep up with my music by playing at least one instrument every day and doing art. Together with all of that …. well, you get the picture and I think its pretty much the same as yours – lol!
Thanks so much, Zoie! 😃💕 That’s so awesome on your books. Yay! And, I love that your chronicling your family stories. I agree… I wish my family had done that, but I’ve captured a few here at least of mine. And harp lessons and keeping up with music? That sounds lovely as well. And inspiring… I have a piano I haven’t played in quite some time now. Keep on adding to that list!! hehe… that’s how we get things DONE! lol