Usually I am more a dog person, but there is something about cats ...Starting to practice more with watercolor - while our 3  year old starts practicing the eraser, excited that he likes to draw though. ;-)

Going to a water park today after enjoying quite a  few cupcakes the last few days, made me think of this. More of my silly creatures here ...

More of my silly creatures here ...

Yes, I know, I should make progress with my book. But right now, I am lacking inspiration and I am happy, when I get some small projects done. Beside - I am waiting for my Niece to visit us and therefore we have to make room in my so called office - or should I say messy art-room? Working hard on my zazzle store, but it feels like all designs are just swallowed by 3 trillion other zazzle products. Oh well, still enjoying the opportunity to be creative.

This card is one of the reasons I didn't make much progress with the book. I colored it, while I was on the phone with my best friend "over the pond". Not surprising that I like how it turned out. I also tried to gat a better idea about my Zazzle Store. But oh boy,...Zazzle is not my best friend.

I have not made progress in a long time. Our 1 year old decided, that he just doesn't want to stay with the babysitter . And for sure not, when mommy is next door. Therefore I spend more time on creating some Greeting Cards. Those items have a shorter Turnaround-Time. Anyway here is a new scene of my picture book. Who knows, if I'll ever be willing to finish.

Getting wrapped

I am not sure, if this scene, will be a part of the book. I read that a lot of childrens book have either 24 pages or 12 double pages. This page is still just a sketch and I am hoping that my drawing skill will grow a little as i continue from page to page. Therefore I am planning to design each page quite detailed before I am working on he final pages. 

Wishing my watercolor skills would be better I would sure take that path. Watching this watercolor tutorial is so inspiring.  

I would be happy to read your thoughts.
Thanks for reading.
Gerda
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