“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ....Oscar Wilde

Friday 30 October 2015

Reading, robins and reminders

As soon as I saw Tracey Fletcher King's instagram illustration recently of her comfy reading chair, I knew that I needed to draw my own reading corner. 
It's been incredibly neglected over the whole summer, so it's time it got a little attention. 
Now winter is coming towards us, I hope that I'll be curled up here with a mass of great books to plough through. Bliss!
Obviously with the roaring fire toasting my toes... ahh... I never thought I'd say it but now I think about it... roll on winter if that's the case. 
(by the way if you have any recommendations please just pop them into the comments below)  
I'm still managing to add to my Inktober Challenge, although I'm still not up to date. 
I thought I'd take a photo of the reading corner so that you can see what I was using as a reference. 
I've not drawn it exactly, otherwise I'd be here until October 2016, so let's say it's my artistic license. 
Here are a few other sketches just in case you didn't see them on my Instagram or Facebook accounts.
If you did, then I apologise... you must be fed up seeing these designs yet again, but we're near to the end of the month.
I'll leave you in peace then.
I've got a thing about Highland Cows.
This one isn't Hetty (drawn last year) but maybe Hilda perhaps?

I had a request to include a grapevine in this challenge... I'm pleased with this one which if you know me is unusual. I think it would be better with a nice glass of red, but maybe I'll have one later!
I like the swirly whirly grapes.
Now here's a very simple design of a fuschia that is still actually blooming in my garden. 
It's a beautiful pink puffy ballerina tutu.
And finally, I wasn't going anywhere near Christmas but I've got a few robins in my garden and they're singing beautifully. 
I think they want to be drawn.
I'm heading off to the PPF party now to check out other artists and they're amazing work. 
If you'd like to join me then click on the link below. 
Paint Party Friday
Have a brilliant weekend everyone
Happy painting too xx

31 comments:

  1. lovely

    have a good PPF

    much love...

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    1. Thank you Gillena, I hope you have a lovely weekend too ;D

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  2. Love your chirpy robin drawing and the sketch of your reading chair.

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    1. Thanks Terra, I've had fun with this Inktober challenge
      Have a great weekend ;D

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  3. I love your comfy reading chair and what lovely ink drawings!

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    1. Thanks Lisa Isabella,
      It doesn't look such a comfy chair but it really is... especially if you use the foot stool with it ;D

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  4. That's a great rendering of your chair corner. Looks perfect.

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    1. Surprisingly Faye, I really enjoyed sketching this corner.
      Thank you for your kind words.

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  5. Wonderful cozy chair illustration...and all the others are amazing too!! Good job sticking with inktober..

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. Hi Giggles, thank you for your kind words once again.
      Although I've not managed to draw something everyday, I'm pleased and surprised that I've drawn as much as I have.
      The worst is trying to photograph what I've sketched each day, whilst there's still enough light.
      Hugs to you too

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  6. Hey Neesie, your inktober pages rock :) Happy PPF :)

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    1. Aww Özge, thank you so much
      I've enjoyed this challenge but I'll be happy when it's done and I can try other things ;D
      Happy PPF to you too

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  7. That chair looks so comfy. I finally got a reading corner last winter, right next to the wood stove! Great sketches this week too! I love the big highland cow.

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    1. Mine is also next to the wood burner Erika,
      It's the perfect place to enjoy a comfy, cozy read. I love to hear which sketch people like from the selection.
      Thanks for your comment and I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.

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  8. Love all your drawings, sketches but the chair is my favorite. I am now following you on IG. :)

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    1. Hehe thanks Jo, it's so interesting to hear what people like the best out of the sketches. Thanks for leaving a lovely comment and also for following me on Instagram :D
      Have a great weekend

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  9. Lovely ink drawings.
    Happy weekend ♥

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    1. Thank you Sirkkis,
      I hope you have a great weekend too ;D

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  10. I love all your illustrations - especially the robin. I also liked seeing your reading area since I love to read, too! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thank you Laney for your lovely comment.
      It's great to read such great feedback.
      I hope you have a wonderful weekend too :D

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  11. Hello Neesie!
    Thank you so much for the nice comment and being my follower now. It is great honour to me.
    Have a happy Halloween ♥♥

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    1. My pleasure Sirkkis, I hope you'll enjoy your visits to my place.
      Happy Halloween to you too :D

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  12. One of the things I love most about winter. You slow down and cuddle up with a good book - a good hot cup of tea and a fabulous home made soup with crusty bread!
    sandy xx

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  13. I can just picture you in your cosy reading corner Neesie, If I had to draw mine it would have to be in bed with my computer on my lap and a pair of reading glasses on!!! I like yours much better! Your cushion looks fabulous :)
    Wren x

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  14. What wonderful artwork! I especially loved the one with the grape swirlies. :D

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  15. gorgeous, gorgeous,gorgeous! I love your reading chair. I also wish I did more interiors..they are so comforting!

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  16. Yarn, books and birds = heaven. Your little reading nook is wonderful!

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  17. Your inktober drawings are all wonderful and I especially love the cow and grapes drawings! Thanks for the sunday sketches visit.

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  18. OMGosh, I love the Highland Cow. Adorable, Awesome. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  19. really nice sketches :) all I want to do with the weather lately isjust be lazy and read, too rainy to do anything else

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  20. What great sketches! I have a strange affinity to bovine drawings to you know I just LOVE Hilda! LOL! Happy PPF! :-)

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