Random Tidbits
September 4th, 2008
Some images from a sketchbook for a swap I'm participating in. I love to doodle and see what comes out. I guess the change of seasons was on my mind!
I'm surrounded by cute kitties at the moment, feeling sleepy after a day of errand running, and getting excited about my honeymoon trip in about a week! Wee!
Speaking of kitties, I loved Amy's post on the lessons her cats have taught her. Too cute.
I was tagged by artandtea to post seven random things about myself. I'm a bit wishy-washy about tags lately. I mean no offense if I don't pass on a tag, I'm just following my energy. I always wonder if I have seven random things to share that might be new. But there's always something right?
- I'm short, but I'm not big on wearing heels. They hurt my feet. And while I'll where them to a wedding on on random occassions, most of the time it's just not worth it to me!
- I love yoga, but I'm not naturally flexible at all.
- I'm not sure if it comes across here, but I'm incredibly silly. I regularly do goofy songs and dances for the hubster and he does the same for me.
- I can't figure out lipstick. I put it on and I think it just looks funny on me, so I don't wear it.
- I love having plants in my home, but can't because one of our crazy kitties likes to chomp on them. I sometimes get fresh flowers and put them in a couple spots that are out of his reach.
- I feel such a sense of spirituality when I'm near the ocean and I'm looking forward to being near it in Hawaii.
- I've never flown first class before, but we splurged for it for our trip to Hawaii and I'm really looking forward to the flight!
- And a bonus: I got some embroidery supplies today because I've been itching to try it. I also got Sublime Stitching from the library to get some inspiration!
In the meantime, I've been feeling inspired to sketch in my sketchbook and have some new ideas to bring to fruition.
A big thank you to Shelley for the i love your blog award she passed my way. Shelley recently did the most gorgeous collage pieces as part of a 6"x6" collage supplies swap. I love Shelley's collage work and her eye for design.
O.k., it's late and time for me to hit the hay. Well, that's not very friendly, I won't hit the hay. I don't even have any hay to hit. Hey now.
15 Responses
Thanks for sharing, Leah. Your sketches are wonderful.
Have a fabulous time in Hawaii!
Posted by: Karen | Sep 4, 2008 at 6:53 am |
Your Seasons are so very beautiful, Leah ! Inspiration for four wonderful paintings perhaps ? How fun that you and the hubster are going all out with the plans for your trip ! Life is too short and too precious not to just go for it once in awhile, isn’t it ?
Bon Voyage ! Can’t wait to see what this trip inspires !
Posted by: Kimbo | Sep 4, 2008 at 8:37 am |
Love those seasons walking in and out!
And I know what you mean about lipstick…
Posted by: Caroline | Sep 4, 2008 at 8:53 am |
I love your doodles. Would you just leave them as doodles or would you translate them into a more finished product?
I think I do a lot of doodles and art journals and am feeling a little blocked in putting my ideas to canvas.
Posted by: rowena | Sep 4, 2008 at 10:16 am |
What a fun post, Leah! I didn’t know that you were silly Enjoyed the random facts, your art, and…I absolutely cannot wait to hear about how you feel spiritually in Hawaii. I forget how it makes me feel to be there, but remember that it always affects me profoundly…then as soon as I get off the plane and smell the air it all comes back. Aloha nui loa, O
Posted by: Olivia | Sep 4, 2008 at 11:47 am |
Hi cutie…have been thinking about you lots!! Summer has just flown right by!!
Mentioned you here…. http://www.wishstudioblogzine.blogspot.com/
Let’s catch up soon! MISS YOU!
xoxoxxo
Posted by: jes | Sep 4, 2008 at 12:15 pm |
I saw these images and thought “Brilliant!” They were such a beautiful depiction of the seasons Funny, I just wrote about the summer/fall transition this morning too! One of those moments
I loved all your little random notes about you
Posted by: Julia | Sep 4, 2008 at 12:22 pm |
Ooo, Hawaii!! What island are you two going to visit? Love the sketches, Leah.
Posted by: Sare-Bear | Sep 4, 2008 at 1:05 pm |
wow – first class to Hawaii. What a way to go! I’m jealous! Totally! Love your sketches as always and can’t wait to see what you do with embroidery. That was the first thing I did a lot of – my cousin taught me how. I started with printed pillow cases and graduated, in my 20s, to blue jeans (now in a blue jean quilt since th embroidery way outlasted the jeans) and jean jackets…and onward to my kids’quilts. I LOVE embroidery although I don’t do it anymore. Everynow and then I still pick up needlepoint.
Posted by: Tammy Vitale | Sep 4, 2008 at 1:15 pm |
Hi there, long time no see, I’ve been busy making stuff for my shop, hope you can come over and take a look sometime. Love your doodles and it’s nice to get to know you better with those personnal things we get to read about you. It’s fun. By the way I’m having a tea wallet giveaway if you’re interested. Have a very fruitful day.
Posted by: Nathalie Brault | Sep 4, 2008 at 2:39 pm |
Leah–
thank you so much for the kind mention!
xox
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Kommers | Sep 4, 2008 at 5:21 pm |
Your sketches made me think of making a “Spring comes skipping” of my own as a sort of continuity
Have the most wonderful time in Hawaii!
Posted by: Paula – Buenos Aires | Sep 4, 2008 at 10:00 pm |
I LOVE these sketches! I used to do needlepoint long ago – but then I began having some problems with my eyes and it just wasn’t as much fun anymore.
Posted by: Rebecca | Sep 5, 2008 at 5:15 pm |
uh, yeah you’re silly! that’s obvious
your sketches make me think of illustrations for a daily journal/calendar…ala Mary Engelbright but more artsy funky cool. kwim?
Posted by: luf | Sep 7, 2008 at 9:00 pm |
Your work is so amazing. I’m glad you’re here.
Posted by: marta | Sep 8, 2008 at 12:17 am |