haunted house, kinda

Can't say I'm pleased with my house but here it is.  I had a lot of fun looking at all the costumes in town today.  I saw Batman, Brunhilde, The Scarecrow, a vampire, a fairy, a homeless guy..oh wait, he wasn't in costume.
On second thought, I kinda like it after all.

Postage?

Here's the story;  I had in my mind, stamps so I began with the suitcase and as I was merrily drawing away I remembered "postage".  So, instead of starting over which is verboten, I inserted the letter completed with postage paid.

Catching up on the challenge

This is Sunday's challenge of what I hope is obvious; ROLLER COASTER.  Don't care too much for the roller coaster but I just love the people.

Monday's challenge  MINT.   Memory doesn't serve very well I think but this was fun.  If I were to do it over, I'd take into consideration perspective.  But it was fun. 
I was tempted to re-do each one of these; to try and create something better.  But I decided that I liked them in their messy simplicity.  Perhaps someday I'll try and make better art but today I'm happy with quick and  lazy sketching.

Freedom

So I've decided that I don't need or have to be good at drawing or painting.  It's such a feeling of freedom and I'm having so much fun just putting stuff down on paper and I don't care who sees it or what anyone thinks because I don't care!  Hah!  No kidding.  I really feel free and happy to play.

Pantry Prep

Here's a very brief summary of  the day before Pantry.  I probably should have used a larger book or used two pages because it was fun making these quick sketches and I could have done up several more before the day was ended. 

After the Gold Rush

Found this post in my draft folder from back in 2012 so I decided to just post it.  Agh!  the memories!

So, after a few mind numbing days of, yes assisted living. no, home, no maybe residential living, how about adult foster homes like down the street from my house, and not a few tears on my part and the last sleepless night I care to have, I let Dad know that the only alternative was residential living.  sorry about the cost, sorry about not going home, etc. etc.
He agreed resignedly

Re-Re-discovered Blog

My sister and I each found our respective blogs we had started several years ago.  I am planning on putting up my drawings and paintings here.  I believe she is in accord.  The whole thing came about when she told me about her daughter putting up her drawings on Instagram and that she was going to do the same thing.  I remembered this blog and decided to skip Instagram for the time being and start posting here. 
I figure I can also add my musings from time to time.  Let's see how long this one lasts eh?

I was at the Partner Agency Conference today and took the opportunity to sketch the people in front of me.  I painted it when I came home.
Funny...The conference was located at the Faith Center. I believe it is a Four Square Gospel Church.   We were sitting in the Worship Center, a large amphitheater shaped room with a stage that held a piano and a drum set along with some very simple dried flower arrangements and two large viewing screens.  No cross or crucifix to be found anywhere in the entire room.  What is getting worshiped in that room?
The conference was interesting.  The first session covered de-escalation.  I've taken this before but it is always good for me to refresh my memory on how to work with people who are in distress in some way.  There are so many skills that I can see useful just in everyday communication with family members and friends.
The second session was titled Trauma Informed Care.  It was in some ways along the same line as the de-escalation session but went into detailing what trauma was and what are the causes of it.  Also very interesting.  I was especially impressed with the tips she gave to help us who are trying to provide help on how to deal with our own trauma induced behaviors so we can be more effective in helping others.