Black on Grey on White

Way back last year, when the grass was still green, I "got together" (cyberly) with good friends and fellow artists Linda Shantz , Elizabeth McCrindle and we challenged ourselves to take a break from the old routine by drawing or painting an apple. This, ladies and gents, is how breaking my routine materialises. Apple Sketch #1 Colour Pencil in a sketch book Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved . Linda's Apple is a lovely red luscious sample tempting for any snow white princess. Like to think might tempt a wee worm. Oh and for the record, my Ladies did not respond to the challenge preferring to sketch a dog and run off to a brunch B-day party! Guess I'll have to bring out the paints next time and shout Dino!!!

Untitled and extinct Graphitint sketch on paper Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Mummy's going to draw a Dino! Want to join in? Before the end of my next breath there was action over-load! Floury of footsteps, giggles, drawers slams, individual sketch pads found, pencils, pens, scissors and glue (?) brought out, a wonderful assortiment of shiny things glissening on the table top. Beside the same table, standing to attention, ready for action; two beeming smiles. The ladies of the house were joining me on a mission! Islay's Dino Land Coloured sketch on Paper. All rights reserved Dinamelie - my wee Dino Coloured skecth on paper. All rights reserved We joined in on Draw a Dinosaur day and had such a wild time (bad pun intented) The ladies have done themselves (and their mum) proud with perfect creations and scenes from a world extinct. Tomorrow I'm wanting to draw an apple. Wonder if they'll be as keen!

That strange things can and may occur overnight in the studio, is a fact. Three days ago my blue tack took on a new shape and went all lost symbol on me. Giggling, I asked Jess for help. Lo and behold she pointed me in the right a direction, with a questionning look in her eyes. In her catty mind the culprits were so very obvious. Wilbur & Bernadette (the 2 studio rascals) Discover more about my mad studio assistants here , here and here . Wilbur and Bernadette , bored of not being entertained as much as they are used to, bashfully decided to leave me a special "impossible to ignore" message... I love subtle hints and really there is only one thing for it: take their hint to heart, pump-up the volume and get back to the scribbling front asap....

Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life. - Sophocles