Since Jesus came to dwell with us we may know that our Creator is the friend of sinners. Wishing all my friends and bloggers a wonderful and blessed Christmas

No paintings at this stage, but instead a photo taken not far from home a few weeks ago while out and about in search of new inspiration. Somehow I feel nearer to God when surrounded by His beautiful creation. Today is very hot :-32 C -and much too warm to do much of anything . My thoughts are with those of you who are enduring freezing temperatures at this time. I do hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season and that the new year brings better things.

"An Early Start" -oil on canvas

Drawing from the past - a charcoal drawing from a couple of years ago of a friend and his best mate.

Well finally...here he is - our dear little boy, looking at the world in wonderment and taking everything in with those big brown eyes. Charcoal on paper 42cm x 33cm

Spring is finally here down under and although the air is filled with the joyous sounds of blackbird and thrush, the silver-eyes no longer congregate at the bird feeder. I shall miss them over summer, but look forward to their return in time for the ripening apples in the autumn. This little fellow is my first attempt at silverpoint. His quizical expression seems to ask "What do you think?"

Wee Chuppa Chup (grandson- not his real name). The world is filled with wonder - got to take it all in! Still sitting on my easel while I work on other projects.