Two T's... Trees and T2 Tiny Tin of Tea

I was feeling a little smug with myself last weekend because I actually managed to visit all of the linked artists joining in with Paint Party Friday.

It's something that I've tried to do each week, but then life happens and I'm afraid I fail abysmally. 

If you linked up after my visits, then I'm sorry I missed you... maybe I'll catch up with you this week.

So as my last post mentioned the rain finally spotted and we saw not only the sky, but some sun too. 

The temperature has dropped and there is talk of possible snow... oh yes and as the weather presenters have mentioned (numerous times)... "we'll have minus double digits this weekend"!

This must be the latest buzz word in the meteorologists office, or from the office memo, because all the news presenters are using this new turn of phrase. We would normally be given the actual temperature ie -3 or -32 (ha) or whatever, but obviously we've moved into a new phase and this is the up to the minute phrase.

Anyway... here's my desk this week (or kitchen table actually)

I decided to go back and revisit a previous design.

An autumn tree...

Here it is in more detail from my old journal.

But I've decided to draw this new one as an A3 design.

I used a uni-ball eye which is one of my favourites.

I do find these kind of drawings incredibly relaxing.

I can leave it at any time and also pop back at random times to carry on, which is perfect for me just now.

Before I go I must mention this gorgeous T2 Tiny Tin of Tea that arrived in the post recently.

Happy post... don't you just love it when surprises arrive.

(I've had quite a few lately... so feel very lucky and I smile for the rest of the day)

I decided that today was the day that I would dive in (not literally) and try it out.

I must say that I've been intrigued since it's arrival, but you can't rush these things. 

Patience is a virtue and all that.

I have to say I loved the tin as soon as I saw it, even before it was opened to reveal the delight within.

A blossom opens up along with the green tea. 

It's beyond fascinating to watch... I did video it, but it was a slow process and my available space is very tight, so I decided just to show you the still photo.

How cool is that?

And that's before you even taste the peachy tea!

Gorgeous

Well, now that I have my cuppa it's time to start visiting all of Eva and Kristin's Paint Party Friday blog.

I'm also linking to Sunday Sketches. 
 
Have a brilliant day and a wonderful weekend.

xx

Inktober Challenge and Party Time (PPF) and Sunday Sketches

A few people have asked would I post what I'm drawing for the Inktober Challenge here on my blog... (they don't have an Instagram account or use Facebook) so as I aim to please my readers (hehe) here's the next phase of the challenge.

I'm still three drawings behind schedule, but I truly plan to catch up before the end of the month.

Honest!

This Autumn Leaf is the most popular so far...

But the Halloween Pumpkins are a hit too.

One of my favourite birds since returning to the UK is the Pheasant. 

We are constantly hearing them if not actually seeing them just now.

And then there just had to be a drawing of my true lifelong loves.

Books and reading...

With suffering experiencing extremely cold mornings over the last week... 

I'm having to play cinders once again. 

Lighting the wood burner is one of my first chores of the day.

I'm also hunting my winter woolies, thermals and fleeces out. 

But it's confusing because as the morning progresses the sun is shining making up for such a wet grey summer.

So obviously on a chilly morning Grumpy Owl appeared. 

I'm not sure why, but I can safely say he looks like he doesn't like the cold either.  

Are you craving a little colour now? 

I know I am... here's a photo of one of my garden flower beds. 

I can't believe just how colourful it is right now, especially in the low sunlight of early morning.

Some flowers are only just blooming... they must be so confused.

As are the birds no doubt!

So that's it for today... I'll perhaps show you a little more of the garden and what's happening in another post, but in the meantime why don't you pop across using the link below to enjoy some more incredible art over at PPF. 

I know they'll be explosions of colour and amazing talent there.

Thanks Eva and Kristin for hosting once again.
I'm also linking up with Sunday Sketches

I know I've been neglecting you lately, but I hope to get back to some normality soon... 

whatever that is! 

I appreciate your visit  and love it when you leave a comment.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy painting everyone.

xoxo