even drawing a tin of sardines…
Each act is a rite, a ceremony. Raising your cup of tea to your mouth is a rite. Does the word “rite” seem too solemn? I use that word in order to jolt you into the realization of the life-and-death matter of awareness. Thich Nhat Hanh, The Miracle of Mindfulness
not much zip…
…again just now. I’ve been indulging my fantasy of being a wandering artist a little, sadly without the legendary Danny Gregory and Dan Price (who henceforth in this entry with be referred to as The Two Ds). In comparison with The Two Ds my wanderings seemed far from Kerouacian – though perhaps more in keeping more »
i’ve been spending…
..quite a bit on “things” of late. Mostly things to draw with and on. When I was painting I didn’t give much thought to equipment. Apart from paint (which I usually bought the best I could afford) I used to use cheap equipment – decorating brushes to paint with, paper bought in bulk and folded more »
waiting at the station…
…yesterday for N to come back from buying a car I got my sketchbook out and doodled a bit. I’m constantly surprised how nervous I am drawing in public and drawing people is particularly difficult. I did feel the need to rush a bit which meant I didn’t really find that lovely calm spot that more »
morning pharmacy…
I realised how pretty my morning pharmaceutical routine looked this morning. As well as the lovely magenta and blue box of my setraline I’ve added a particularly attractive bottle of aloe vera juice, some brightly boxed vitamins and a fetching baby blue labeled bottle of something that is supposed rebalance the bacteria in my gut. more »
I’ve treated…
…myself to some tubes of gouache – the three process colours (yellow, magenta and cyan) plus black and white and have been enjoying myself mixing them today. I do like gouache – quite luscious. I’ve not used it before. I’ve never really spent much time mixing colours either, and certainly not from scratch. A bit more »
contemplating…
…and relaxating. Still trying to sit quietly. I sat reading this blog entry about How to be Creative over at gapingvoid while drinking my coffee. Thanks to Creative Voyage for the link.
after reading…
…this over at Keri Smith I dug deep into one of my new drawers and pulled out an old watercolour set. I had fun sitting in the garden playing with them – and for once I think I actually was playing. I find it so easy to forget to let myself have fun – even more »
i’ve discovered…
…that a little male beauty care can be a good thing. Not very butch true, but a good way to make myself slow down and a help with one’s complexion. I’m having problems with getting back into the relaxation habit and my health is paying for it. I seem to be back in my pattern more »
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I'm Michael Nobbs, an artist, blogger and tea drinker (not necessarily in that order).
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