Day 23 - AEDM & Nablopomo - Desk lamp

A couple of days ago, 

I managed to fall backwards onto concrete 

and put my hand out behind me to take the brunt of the fall 

and protect my lower back from hitting the concrete hard. 

I felt immediate pain in my shoulder and it's 

been tender ever since. 

If I raise my left arm out from my side, 

I can't raise it any higher than shoulder height 

due to the pain.

I'm taking painkillers and resting it as much as I can.

It's been a bad day for me pain-wise so 

a super quick sketch will have to do to 

keep me in the challenge.

#54 of 75 pen/ink sketches

The special crafter's lamp I use when sketching 

or painting at night. 

I do prefer natural lighting but, sometimes, 

it isn't always possible.

Pencil-free sketch in A6 Moleskine pocket sketchbook 

using ZIG Millennium and Micron pens.

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Last, but certainly not least,
may I present to you my beautiful new granddaughter,

MADELYN GRACE HALLMOND.

Here she is with her Mum and big sister, Mikayla.

Proud Uncle Aaron

~ Love, light and peace ~

Day 22 - AEDM & Nablopomo - rosebud

It's been full-on the past few days. 

I had Mikayla for a couple of days and nights while Michelle 

was in hospital but she has gone home now. 

Yes, Michelle and little Madelyn were released from hospital today. 

They picked Mikayla up from my place on the way home. 

Then, I dropped Abbey, their dog, home later. 

Baby Madelyn is doing very well.

Thanks so much for all the Congrats and Well Wishes! 

I only had time for another quick sketch today....this time, a rosebud.

#53 of 75 pen/ink sketches

Pencil-free sketch in A6 Moleskine pocket sketchbook 

using ZIG Millennium, Micron and PITT pens.

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I think I'll get an early night as Mikayla woke a few times in the wee hours

 mostly due to going off to sleep too early yesterday evening because she had

missed her nap during the day-time. 

I woke up this morning feeling like I hadn't slept at all.

I hope you're all having a great week!

~ Love, light and peace ~

Day 21 - AEDM & Nablopomo - Baby has ARRIVED!!

Today, I became a Grandma for the second time,

I am SO excited!!

My daughter, Michelle, gave birth to her second child/daughter 

at 3am today (November 21st) weighing in at a whopping 9lb 6oz!!!!
Baby decided to kick things off on her own so
Michelle didn't have to be induced after all.

Mummy and baby are doing well and Alex, Michelle's hubby, is thrilled.

Mikayla was carried into the ward by her Daddy

to meet her new baby sister.  

It was love at first sight and she quickly became the doting 

and possessive sister. 

Too cute!!

I am so in love with my new granddaughter!!!

MADELYN GRACE HALLMOND

#52 of 75 pen/ink sketches

One pair of the numerous bootees I made for baby.
She was wearing this pair today.

Pencil-free sketch using A6 Moleskine pocket sketchbook 
using ZIG Millennium and Micron pens.


To check out posts by other Art Every Day Month members for today,
click HERE.


~ Love, light and peace ~