RED!

In my younger years, I used to hate the colour red, especially for home furnishings or clothing.  I think I've only ever owned one piece of red clothing in my whole life.  It was a red T-shirt and, even then, it was given to me by my son who re-organised his own wardrobe at the time.  You can even see me wearing  said T-shirt in THIS post.  I must admit that, in the past five years, the colour red has really grown on me although still not in clothing because it totally clashes with my complexion.  

So what's all the 'red' talk for, you ask?  Well, I'm always on the lookout for the perfect bag which is not an easy task considering I'm the type who carries everything but the kitchen sink.  There's my sketch journal and sketch supplies to consider too so I need a good-sized bag. Well, about a week ago, I was browsing the bag shop when this beauty caught my eye.  It was available in black but the red completely mesmerised me and, yes, I bought it! I also sketched it in my journal which worked in perfectly because #3 of the EveryDayMatters challenge was to sketch a wallet or bag.  Btw, I bought myself a matching red wallet but didn't sketch it.  Maybe another time.

This pic was after the first layer of watercolour

....and this was the end result after a couple more watercolour layers.

Pencil-free sketch using Faber-Castell Artists PITT pens and watercolours in large Moleskine sketchbook.

I am lovin' my new red bag!!

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Unfortunately, as much as I wanted to participate in the APR challenge this week, I had to give it a miss.  When my usual deadline date rolled around, my lower back was killing me and did not want to let me focus on the task at hand.  The type of pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night is never good. :(   I'm only allowing myself short stints at the computer.....heat packs and painkillers are my friends at the moment.

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We've had a few winter weeds pop up in the yard of late and some of them have such pretty flowers.  I don't know what the name of this weed is but just had to snap a pic of it's flowers.

(UPDATED - I have since found out that these are Wood Sorrel/Oxalis flowers)

Pretty, aren't they?

Well I'm off to rest my back some more.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

~ Love, light and peace ~