Scribble Picnic - my 'art'. . . . . . . . . . .

Some of my 'artwork' from recent months.

I've enjoyed my weekly involvement with the small art co-op SCRIBBLE PICNIC

for many months now.

 Hosted by Michael in beautiful Colorado, our small but dedicated group creates 

the most amazing art for each new theme. Michael definitely stretches us and is 

generous enough to even allow those of us who aren't great at drawing, illustrating

and painting, such as yours truly, to use other creative ways to show our love of art.

 A love of photography has been my way to join these talented artists. Editing 

and adding watercolor and pencils to my photos has enabled me to join the group.

This week you may have noticed we're taking a little break. We'll all be back next 

week with quite a challenge - it will be interesting!  If you would like to join us, and

 we'd truly love to have you, check Michael's blog HERE for all details.

Michael's Scribble Picnic - my CABIN in the woods -

Scribble Picnic Theme: CABIN

I'm no artist. Well by that I mean I don't actually draw and paint pictures. 

 I can paint furniture, walls and my face. . . . . . but creating lovely 

pieces of art is not my forte.

However, I have been known to spend time coloring. You know, in

those 'adult' coloring books of which I've been gifted several in the 

past couple of years. Also, I do have some lovely tins of British pencils

 of many hues, and I admit to sitting down now and then and reverting to what

 we all thought was a childhood pastime. . . . . . . . coloring. It's relaxing,

 soothing and you end up with something pretty, and even though you may

 not be an artist, you feel a bit like one.

My dear friend of many years, Michael, fellow British professional artist,

 illustrator, graphic designer, and blogger, is an expat like me. He lives in

 Colorado now with his beautiful artist wife Alexandra. If you've ever read

 his comments left on my posts you will love them - he truly goes the extra mile

 to write lovely responses to my higgledy-piggledy posts, and always makes

 me feel good. Thank you Michael.

Michael recently opened a new online art community, a lovely place where

you can enjoy a weekly (Wednesday) meet up with other artists and

 encourage each other to make art. Michael sets the one word theme,

 today it's Cabin, and you post your completed (or even incomplete) artwork

 on Michael's post via the Mr. Linky sign up provided each week.

Go HERE to find all the details on Michael's blog.

My potting shed 'cabin' in the back garden - getting ready for Spring.

So I decided to join in this week hoping it will give Michael a boost because

 I know several of you are very creative with paintbrushes, pencils, charcoal and such.

 Perhaps you'd enjoy having a special, fun place to share your art with many

 other talented artists, such as my granddaughter Cassie who is now joining

in whilst the baby naps.

Oh, a word about my entry above. As Michael includes 'doodles' in his media list,

I'm hoping he will accept my art even though I was assisted by my camera. . . . and

 coloring pencils! There's no way I could draw this freehand - I'll leave that to

 the real artists.

Please stop by and meet Michael HERE if you aren't already acquainted - and

if you can't make it this week you can start working on next week's theme -

Umbrella - I like the sound of that one, especially as it's pouring down 

outside my window right now.