being me…
I feel like I’ve been struggling a lot recently with accepting things as they are in my life – not something I seem to be very good at. I hate having limits, I hate having things I can’t do (or only do with a great effort of will). I’ve been feeling that I have to more »
people i wish had blogs…
After looking at some wonderful photos over at Black Notebook of a visit to Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage I was suddenly struck that Derek Jarman would have made a wonderful blogger. I’m sure there must be many other people that I’d like to have (or have had) blogs. Here are a few off the top more »
new pen…
Someone very kindly sent me a set of Pigma Micron pens. There’s nothing quite like a parcel in the post to cheer up a day that is full of runny noses and coughing and spluttering. I believe Microns are the pens that the wonderful Dan Price uses in his Moonlight Chronicles. I like them so more »
kinder surprise
I’m feeling a bit under the weather just now. A cold seems to have taken hold which has left me not feeling up to much. I find it difficult not to panic when I feel ill – I’m always scared I’m having a downturn that will go on for months. On the bright side though, more »
back to basics…
I’m feeling the need to get back to basics a bit with my life. I want to try and find a gentle routine again for a while. Drawing, eating, seeing the people I love – not thinking too much. Enjoying my life I suppose. I’ve started a morning drawing routine. A morning warm-up. I’ve dug more »
what makes me giddy and excited…
In a recent post Keri Smith posted a list of things that make her crazy, happy and giddy. Here’s my (shorter) list, made this afternoon to cheer me up when I was feeling groggy and a little sorry for myself. What makes you giddy and excited?
the drawing club
In between spending a lot of yesterday sleeping (though not in as interesting places as Blue found) I’ve been working on a flyer and poster for my new class which starts on 26th April in Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Places can be reserved at the box office on 01970 623232. The class is £45.00 for ten more »
things to do (now it’s spring)…
Sit on the beech with a beer and a dear friend. Buy a new summer hat. Remember to put sun cream on my head until I get a new summer hat. Start cutting the grass again. Eat more salad (and less biscuits?). Look through my wardrobe for things I don’t wear anymore (and see if more »
spring cleaning…
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I'm Michael Nobbs, an artist, blogger and tea drinker (not necessarily in that order).
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