And now it’s on to the next decade of ‘desk hop’… here’s how mine looked yesterday afternoon

WOYWW #251

It’s a sunny day after a day filled with rain, so I won’t be spending a lot of time at my desk today. The art journal spread can wait ’cause I can’t wait to enjoy the sun. I got a nice book from the library that I just started reading and I think I will put the chair on the balcony and spend the afternoon there with Karl Ove Knausgård

Before I go, a few things:

Urban ‘sketch’
Another card, send to a friend for his birthday last week, inspired by Karen Stamper.

This ‘urban sketch’ was done in my atelier and pictures a non-excisting city, drawn from fantasy. According to the ‘rules’ I should not call this ‘urban sketching’… but I will go for ‘the real thing’ and sketch outside in public this weekend. I have an appointment with my old neighbour Frederika who paints and sketches outside a lot. I will meet up with her and join a group of ‘urban sketchers’ that will go into town on Saturday. I already bound me a small sketch book to bring with me and googled for info… this alinea sums up how I feel about it.

“Problem is, getting started can seem a little scary. (…) Feeling shy? You’re not alone — lots of would-be urban sketchers are worried about being that person, drawing in public. You’ll get over that as soon as the joy of creating takes over. But for starters, bring a friend. It helps!” (A Beginner’s Guide to Urban Sketching)

I’ll let you know how it goes.

The Chronicles of Marit 2019 – Week 19

Crocheted hippie skirt
Some of you asked me about the skirt I started crocheting in April (see this blogpost.) I finished it a while ago already and sewed a lining in it too. My friend Lena agreed to take some photos of me wearing it – we’ll have a ‘girls’ day out’ and do a photoshoot… so be patient, photo’s WILL be there someday.

And that’s it for today sweeties. Enjoy the day, enjoy the sunshine (if there is any) and keep on rockin’ in the free world!