Fantastic Friday... PPF Twinings

 To say I'm thrilled this morning is an understatement for a number of reasons. 

Yes, the sun is shining, it's Friday and I've started a sketch, but that's not why I'm ecstatic.

Firstly, a trivial thing but that depends on what your priorities are. 

What woman carrys a bag just for her hubby keys, wallet, phone etc?

Yes, I thought it wasn't just me.

There have been times when I haven't even needed a bag, but had to take one in order to carry hubby's stuff. 

But now here's the revelation... my son has just left the house using his own bag.

After numerous sniggering remarks from Dad (as they do) my son announced it's actually called a flight bag. 

It's just big enough for a guys essentials. 

(by the way my son is a butch, a man's man so don't get any different ideas here... young cool dudes are using these... really)

It's not feminine in any way... in fact it looks really cool, but maybe that's because my son's wearing it and not my hubby. It's okay hubby doesn't read my blog... or so he says.

Heaven help me if my hubby actually decides to use one.  

I'll probably die laughing or from embarrassment!

I'm willing to carry on taking a bag just to carry for him if that was to save the embarrassment!

(I haven't taken a photo because I know my son would object profusely)

Anyway, on to the real exciting bit...

I'm joining another art class but this one I can do in my Pj's!!!

How cool is that?

I'm joining Tracey Fletcher King's class which is starting in June.

WOOHOO!

I've been a fan of Tracey and her art since I first met her a few years ago. 

I think the best thing for you to do if you'd like to know more and have a giggle (she writes hilarious blog post by the way) is to visit her blog yourself... click here

There's even a chance to see Tracey in a video clip plus watching her work.

I've never seen carrots looking so brilliant (hehe)

So, in honour of Tracey and her forthcoming class... 

I decided to join in today with a sketch at the Paint Party Friday. 

Like me Tracey is a teapot, so I thought it quite appropriate to draw a box of teabags! 

As you can see from my desk below I'm even having a tasting session as I draw. 

The boss (Muffy) is watching over me just to keep me right until I have Tracey at my side.

(I don't want anyone reporting me to RSPP (for plants) for the terrible state of my orchid. I have three but this one is struggling...well okay it's dead... but I never give in. I still have hopes that I can bring it back to life)

Here's a photo below from a slightly different angle. 

If you look through the window you might be able to see the seven (yes seven) doves that visit me every day. I used to have three and then they increased to five, but seven is getting a little much with the amount of bird seed that I go through. 

(Oh yes and Muffy does need a trip to the groomers... but it's been really chilly here. 

There's been a really cold wind passing through for the last three weeks. 

Hopefully it'll move on soon and we can get our temperatures up in the 20's (Celsius)

Here's my WIP but I hope to splash some paint around this afternoon if all goes to plan and I'm left alone.

It would be great if you could join me in class... I'm so excited.

I may even buy new Pj's!

Here's the link to go Tracey's Delicious Paint

 I've promised Tracey that I'll be on my best behaviour and not be on detention in the first lesson... but who knows? We shall have to see.

There are other classes being taken by talented artists in Community Thrive.

Anyway, I'll never get to that painting session if I don't hurry up and link into 

Kristin and Eva's Paint Party.

Have fun everyone... enjoy your weekend and I hope to see you soon.

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Hot off the press... after this afternoon's painting session

I can't quite understand how the box shape can look like this as the real painting doesn't have those angles. It must be the angle that I've taken of the piece.
I'll be sure to post the final painting when it's completed.