Acrobat

Is the suggested topic for Illustration Friday this week

"The poet like an acrobat climbs on rime to a

 high wire of his own making."

 ~ Lawrence Ferlinghetti

The paint was still wet when I photographed this little guy, I've been experimenting with colour and texture recently. I'm not sure if the image is too simple, the canvas is quite large.

(acrylic and mixed media on canvas)



remember...

I love typewriters,

there is something so poetic and steam punk about them.

Although I have cursed them a thousand times over back in the day...

[Acrylic on watercolour paper]

Summer Luvin'

Today was a beautiful Summers day, so, I took the kids to the beach and rejoiced in living on an island covered in pristine beaches. It was so nice to watch them all run and play (and to join in a bit). Aaaah, if only every day was the same, I promise I wouldn't get sick of it or complain!!

Spring has Sprung !

At last Spring is in the air after what feels like a VERY long Winter. Today was the first day in a long time that the sun really had us smiling. First step was to plant out my Summer vegies, 3 Pumpkin varieties, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber, peas, beans etc

            

I cannot believe that this tiny little seedling will soon be a gigantic plant with numerous huge Queensland Blues ! Yet, every year I eat the yummy rewards - see, it's not all just about gardening!

it's also about...

chooks !

These are my 'leghorns' who are in retirement, but still lay an egg a day (well, in the warmer months) and help with my gardening. So, much to the kids delight we have 7 young 'Isa-browns' who are now in their awkward teenage phase and should start laying in the next month.

One of our gangly teenagers who never realised her potential fame, my son has named her 'Thomas' (he's  a serious Thomas the Tank fan!) maybe Thomasina ??

super mum

Aaaah it's all just another day in the life of

"Super Mum"

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Thank you so much for your comments !!