Filed under: Drawing, Fleeting thoughts... | Tags: art, artist, cake, drawing, Pencil, still life
We all managed to survive the birthdaypalooza for my son this past weekend. I think that I aged a year just in that day alone. Basically, from the moment I woke up that morning, I was busy getting stuff together. Maybe I missed it, but I do NOT remember my mom having to do so much work for a kid’s party. WHAT IS IT WITH THESE KIDS TODAY???? (imagine me scowling as I look over my reading glasses, which I don’t own).
The cake…took forever. As soon as I started to make it, I told my husband that we’re buying one next year. Did I mention that the frosting alone had two pounds of chocolate in it? TWO POUNDS. I probably gained two pounds just licking the spatula afterwards. I gave up on really making it 3D, and just settled for 3D tires…
Hey, I think for someone who had to buy a pastry bag for the first time, I did a pretty good job. I must confess, I did have my son’s name on the cake, but somehow in order to shield him from the folly of his mom’s blogging, I photoshopped it out. Not bad as well, right?
I thought that this was going to be a VERY productive week. I guess that it has been, a little. I have been sidetracked slightly, as I am making a dress for my friend’s daughter. Here it is:
It’s cute, right? Looks very straightforward and easy, right? The sort of thing that someone on Project Runway could do in ten minutes with a Holly Hobby sewing machine and a broken needle, right? It’s sad how long it’s taking me to do this. I have sewn clothes for myself…but I have no shame in wearing my own wonky creations. THIS dress, however, is not for me…so I’m TRYING to channel Christian Siriano whilst I stitch this thing together. My biggest fear: that it doesn’t FIT and I’ll have to REMAKE it. Maybe I should call the mom up and suggest that her daughter only eat lettuce until I finish this thing.
My own work is always taking a turn for the weird. Some of my latest drawings:
and:
Someone else’s trash is another person’s treasure! Yes, I pulled that keyboard out of a trash can. It was in our own trash can here at home, so I figure that makes it slightly less gross. You can agree with me now. I’m wondering if these B&W drawings are less exciting than the bright, colorful stuff that I’ve done in the past. I mean…have you yawned yet while reading this? Be honest.
I hope that everyone is having, or will have, a nice holiday. I’m asking Santa for more sleep next year. And fewer dust bunnies. I have more than my fair share, really. They’re doing some kind of “Occupy My Living Room” right now. As long as they clean up after themselves, maybe that’s ok.
It just dawned on me that my son and husband are both home all of next week. This is called a “vacation”. Hmm…
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slightly wonky 
Hello Elisabeth and Merry Christmas .. I haven’t had time to send many comments lately.. volunteer work for Arts Society has got in the way of real life, but I have popped in to read your blog every now and then and I just have to tell you how much I love your drawings.Not only the skill with which you draw but also the quirky sense of humour.. I am sure they would sell really well. The birthday cake was fun too!
Comment by Ruth December 25, 2011 @ 4:41 pmThanks so much, Ruth! Thank you also for your lovely Christmas card! Very impressive! I can see how a large quilt with those rusted fabrics would be really beautiful. Have you done larger works with these rusted fabric pieces?
I hope that things are going well with your artwork. Please feel free to forward pictures of your latest projects. They are always so inspiring to see. 🙂
Comment by slightlywonky December 25, 2011 @ 6:27 pm