Congratulations to France, winners of World Cup 2018
vive la france
pen and ink drawing
overtime tears
Croatia’s overtime goal brought tears to supporters on both sides.
England, you did us all proud. It’s been quite a ride.
Now on to Sunday’s final.
a day of celebration and remembrance
On a day of celebration of the rescue of the Thai boy’s soccer team and their coach this little watercolor sketch of France’s only goal against Belgium today is dedicated to the memory of Samarn Kunan, the Thai navy Seal who lost his life, together with thanks to the brave and dedicated international team that saved them all.
well it is the first day of spring after all
spring equinox I – 20.3.18
spring equinox II – 20.3.18
impossible continues
Three more Paralympic moments to inspire us all.
yardwork revisited
This week’s Photo Challenge asks us to “do some visual storytelling with your photography.”
In May 2016 I posted a story about how my yardwork became artwork. Since it fits so well with this week’s challenge I thought I would repurpose it for those who may not have seen it before. So…if your interest has been piqued open the photo and read on.international women’s day 2018
To celebrate not only all the amazing women in my life, but amazing women everywhere.
a wall worth building
wall of champions
Over the past two weeks, like you no doubt, I have been inspired by all of the amazing athletes of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games who, with their grace, artistry, strength, endurance and teamwork, have shown the world the true meaning of friendship, sportsmanship and peace.
As I painted each day my “wall of champions” grew higher and higher so that today, as the Games have concluded it has become my way of saying “thank you” to all of the remarkable athletes of the Games for thrilling us each and every day.
As those of you who follow my blog know two heroes of mine, and indeed all of Canada’s, are Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. I thought my few paintings of them fitted well with this week’s Photo Challenge: A Face in the Crowd for whilst you cannot see their facial expressions in these simple water-colour and ink sketches, their emotions and connectedness are expressed in every move, every gesture and every glance.
Finally, I feel that I have also been an unseen face in the crowd since with every event that I watched both day and night I was there unseen, together with countless millions of others in Pyeongchang and around the world loving every glorious moment.
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from russia with love
Olympic Moment XIV – 24.2.18
Simply sublime, Alina Zagitova, Olympic Golden Ladies Single Skating champion from Russia.
simply the best
Olympic Moment XII – 21.2.18
No other words necessary except “Thank You” to Tessa and Scott for their sublime artistry and athleticism. 🇨🇦