December 23rd: 2 for the price of 1! A Meerykat Christmas and an Iced Bunny Cake (For Bella and Roger)

2 for the 23rd!

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Should say 'meerkat', not 'ca't. Oh dear.
Pen & Ink on handmade paper.

I went delivering cards and gifts today and called in to see our old neighbours in Brynmill (we long to move back). I took Marty with me as the last time I saw them, he was in utero. It was so lovely to see Bella and her and Marty really hit it off... her saxophone playing meerkat in a santa hat went down a treat, so this sketch is for Bella. x

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Pen on the back of an envelope.

And then, when Marty and I got home, having had a lovely day, and a great lunch with one of my oldest friends (Thanks Kathryn - Marty and I love you!), we found a Bunny cake in the dinning room which our pal's father had made Marty, for Crimbo! How bloomin' lovely is that?!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!

Thanks Roger - Dean, please tell your dad it may not last until Christmas day... going to have a cuppa and a slice, or 2 after posting this. xx

December 2nd: Duck-billed Platypus (one for you, this time, Gary Glenister!)

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Platypus inspired by Royalty free stock images but I somehow knew exactly what one looked like, despite never really thinking of them before!
Ink and Watercolour on handmade petal infused paper.

On the second day of December, whilst Marty boy slept and my dear Mum cooked me a yummy lunch, I sat and drew this little fella, in the kitchen of my childhood home. Bliss. Thanks Gary Glenister for suggesting a Duck-billed Platypus. I'm now rather fond of them, too!

December 1st: Holly Blue (Just for you Deborah Glenister!)

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Holly Blue information taken from an ex-library book I have, called 'Learning In Colour - Insects', Paul Hamlyn, published 1964. Watercolour and ink on handmade paper.

On this the first day of December, instead of cooking my son his food, I did a quick painting/sketch of a butterfly. As suggested by my friend and fellow musician Deborah Glenister. Maybe we will write a song called Holly's Blues, eh Deborah?

Right, best get the lad his supper! (Don't worry folks, his father has it under control!!)