sketches

This is a sketch from a project that I set aside almost four years ago.   There are almost thirty illustrations sketched out but only three ever reached the final art stage. 

Now that I'm feeling a bit renewed I'm going to attempt to finish the project as I originally envisioned it.  And just for the pure joy of painting!  I hope you don't mind if I share the story and pictures along the way.  I actually feel a little excited about this!

It's a beautiful sunny, warm day today and I've done so much lawn work that a nice afternoon nap is needed... before I can move on to the fun work!

And please accept my apologies for not being a very attentive neighbor and friend the last few days!  My two young nieces (9 and 14 yrs. old) spent last week with me [they just went home yesterday] so there wasn't a spare moment for anything accept being an auntie!  We had a great time but it was certainly exhausting!

Comments

[Sweet pea]

Your drawings are as delicate and lovely as your paintings. This looks like a wonderful project to pick up again and I am really looking forward to seeing more.

[joanna]

Your work is wonderful. I will come back..

[Rosa]

I love her face. So angelic. Can't wait!

[Beth]

It is fun being an aunt. I wish I had more time with my niece and nephew. How neat to see your works in progress! It will be fun to watch their development along the way.

[Missymuh]

that sketch is devine. it reminds me of my daughter (not that she frequently flies out the window, but she looks a lot like her lol)

[Anastasia]

Hi Lulu
Hope you had fun with your nieces!!
Can I ask what medium do you use to draw your sketch - is it pencil or ink?

[Ulla]

Ohhh, I almost can't wait to be in LULU'S storyhour! What a wonderful drawing. I hope your little nieces gave you lots of new inspiration!

[annax]

This is utterly delightful! Your blog is such a find!

~annax