Written by This is a doodlewash of my watch, because I wasn’t sure what to sketch and while looking at the time, I was suddenly inspired. I guess someday I’ll have drawn just about anything you can imagine and will seek more interesting subjects, but today, I’m still quite easily amused.
Philippe gave me this watch as a present on our first Christmas together. When we were in Paris earlier in that year, I was eyeing a watch like this while we were passing a Swatch store. I had never really thought about owning a watch by this brand as I didn’t think they made anything that wasn’t the color of fruit.
Later that year, I was thrilled when I received one from Philippe! It had exposed clockwork, which has always fascinated me. I’m not sure why, but the idea of that many tiny gears coming together to make something function amazes me. And it had the perfect band as I can only wear fabric or leather, since my wrists are roughly the size of an eight year old girl’s.
And not only does it have clockwork showing it actually is a completely mechanical watch, powered only by movement. On me, this means it always runs about five minutes fast. Also, each month you have to reset it in order to get the date to display properly. I’m too lazy to bother with this so when anyone asks me the date on the street, they walk away roughly three days earlier.
When I received this watch, for all I knew, this was going to be my only reminder of my time with Philippe. We were always running out of time back then. Being together was like looking at the ocean for the last time on a beach you’ve visited for the first time. You make a silent wish that you’ll be back, but in the end, you just never know for sure if that wish will come true.
Today, with all the hours and minutes ticking away, it never feels like I can get everything done. But whenever I feel like I’m not accomplishing the things that I want fast enough, I just look at this little reminder on my wrist and stop worrying. Things always work out, and there’s no need to rush. I’ve got time.
Awh…. what a sweet little teaser story….. leave us waiting for more you little stinker 🙂 That doodlewash is amazing! You blow me away with the beautiful art you create out of such ordinary things! The detail! Yowsers! Oh Charlie O! You are extraordinary!
You’re trying to make me blush on purpose now!! 😊😊Thanks Jodi!! It was actually more fun than I thought to doodlewash a watch!! But ironically …the story was a bit shorter because I ran out of time! lol
I sure am you “punny” guy!
Lol…that sentence is hard to decipher. ❤️😃
Beautifully rendered watch and lovely story, Charlie. I’m so happy our wonderful technology allows us to zoom in and see all of the details.
Thanks Sharon!! ❤️😃 there were soooo many details in this one…I almost got lost in them😊😊
Terrific sketch and good story. I’ve always wanted a groovy watch like that, but I’m hard on them, banging them hither and thither.
Thanks Kirk!! Im not better with mine…I really shouldn’t own nice things. When I went to sketch this one, I thought I had really scratched the glass somehow. Thankfully it was just white gouache 😊😊
I am constantly scratching my cheapo watches.
My only other watch is a Mickey Mouse watch I got for a steal on eBay, but I’m afraid to wear it much because I’ll scratch it! Lol
Your painting looks so real I want to reach in and wind it up! 😀 I love that Philippe noticed you looking at those watches and bought one for you! My hubby wouldn’t be quite as observant. 😉 Great story, as always!
Thanks Teresa! ❤️😃 I would be the unobservant one when it comes to things like that. I always rely on Philippe when it comes to gift suggestions for others as well! Hehe 😊
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I love it – the lighting on the frame is exquisite, and then there’s all the detail in the face… clever sod, Charlie! Sweet stuff.
A pretty enviable beast it is, too – I’ve never trusted myself with a timepiece like that, and I certainly haven’t had one bought for me! I used to have so many watches, but where they’ve all gone I couldn’t tell you. I feel this likely vindicates my lack of self trust!
Hehe…thanks Jacob! This was really fun to doodlewash, but the details almost drove me mad! 😳lol Glad you liked it! And you should treat yourself to one…I’m sure you’d look smashing in it! 😉👍🏻
Ha, I wish. Fingers crossed, Santa brings me one to lose after a few months!
Lol… you do know you’re supposed to wear them right?
Aha ha ha, *watch* it 😉 Yes, I’ll try and bear this in mind for next time, but make no promises.
Excellent! Hehe 👍🏻😉
Wow on the doodlewash! Metal to me is so difficult with watercolors and you did it so well!! And the sentiment behind the art makes it so very special!
Thanks so much Kari!! ❤️😃 I was scared of doing metal, but Philippe always just says “paint what you see” When I did that and stopped trying to make it actually look like metal, it all worked out better! Hehe
That’s the hardest to do.. Paint what you see.. My brain often tricks me into thinking I see certain things.. I think your brain works better than mine.. Lol. 😜
Not at all! Lol… I just learned to turn mine off to paint. It’s so weird too, because when I do that it feels like I’m doing everything wrong and then I step back and think…cool…that looks kinda right! 😉
Time is precious! So happy you and Philippe appreciate the time you have together. ❤️ Wonderful story and awesome Doodlewash Charlie! 😊🎨🌟💖🌟🌈
Thanks so much Jill!! ❤️😃 It’s been a long journey, but so happy where it ended up! And I got this cool watch!! Lol Glad you liked this doodlewash friend!
Beautiful story, it melts the heart…in a good way. Love your painting, particularly how you did the inner portion of the band, really gives a personal feel with the fine rendering. Now, as for watches “the color of fruit”, you say this like it’s a bad thing…lol (I loved those ‘fruity’ watches back in the day)…Peace to you both.
Haha…it’s not a bad thing if that’s what you’re into. I was probably just too lazy to attempt to coordinate my clothes with a fruit-colored object on my wrist. 😊 Thanks Haunani!! ❤️😃So happy you liked this one!
A swatch is one thing but a swatch from Paris is a whole wonderful thing and then painted! Lots of love for this one Charlie!
Awww thank you Cathe!! ❤️😃 I almost forgot to add it to this series…that would have been a huge miss! The month is almost up! 😊
Really really good! Tag swatch on your Instagram. I bet they’d love to use it!
Thanks so much Eileen!! 😃😃Glad you like this doodlewash! I did tag them, but not sure whether they’ll enjoy my commentary or not. 😊hehe…guess we’ll see!
Let me know how it goes 👍😄
A lovely painting and a really special story. Lovely post!
Thank you so much Michael!! 😃 Appreciate that. Glad you liked both the doodlewash and the story!
Wooow such a nice gift so your illustration too 😍.
Well said Charlie “Things always workout, and there’s no need to rush. I’ve got time” 👍🏼👍🏼
Awww thanks Snehal! ❤️😃 So glad you liked this post! Philippe really is the best gift giver I know!! Hehe
That’s a really great doodlewash and story. All my watch stories are about losing them lol.
Lol… weirdly I’ve never actually lost one, which surprises me, because I lose everything else. 😊Thanks Catherine! I’m glad you liked this one! ❤️😃
Very cool, Charlie.
Thanks so much, Brad! I’m so happy you like this! 😊😃