After christmas.

It's almost time to put everything back up the attic.

All the lights, the decorations, the tree... 

But before  that, I wanted to make some sketches. This is the first:

I wanted to add some color, but I think I will leave it like it is.

We put the tree in front of the door this year, so there is more space for my father. He is in a wheelchair since suffering a stroke, and the room is a bit small.

We put a note on the door, do not enter, but I have walked in a few times, wanting to answer the phone.The tree almost fell twice.

Happy holidays!

Free online workshop

I have signed up for a online workshop.
Actually two workshops: Doodles Unleashed: Mixed Media Techniques and Watercolor Sketching.
It's my first online workshop.

This is from the website : " Our online workshops are free and self-paced. Workshops are held in our virtual classroom website. Each workshop consists of four video lessons and supporting downloadable instructions. "
Here is a link if you are interested

http://www.strathmoreartist.com


I am looking forward to it.

More info Doodles unleashed by Traci Bautista: 2011-free-doodles-unleashed-online-workshop.html


More tutorials Cathy Johnson (Watercolor Sketching): KateJosTube

Happy birthday !

Today is my mothers 82nd birthday!

Christmas market

I went to the Christmas market today. It was held in the summerhouse of an old merchants house called ‘Ceres’.
I call it a summerhouse, but it’s called ‘airhouse’ in dutch.
It's the only one left in the area, but I couldn't find out what it is.
Anyway, it was beautiful: the building, the decorations.

The tree in the garden is a purple beech, it is more than a century old.